Tag Archives: diabetes

High Protein Granola Bars

These are like candy, but oh so good for you! I’ve been tweaking the recipes for a year, and this batch is by far the best! I’ll add more variations as I make them. First, about the ingredients. These are not cheap to make, but trust me, it’s worth the cost! Some of the ingredientsContinue reading “High Protein Granola Bars”

Sprouted Raisin Bread Pudding Recipe

Ingredients : 2 pieces sprouted raisin bread (great way to use the crusts) 4 eggs 1 cup milk 1 tsp. vanilla coconut crystals, or maple syrup (I used 2 tsp. coconut crystals, but I don’t like to sweet, you might want more) sprinkle of Cinnamon, and or nutmeg 2-3 servings Start with your eggs rightContinue reading “Sprouted Raisin Bread Pudding Recipe”

Banana Oatmeal ‘Pancakes’

I’ve been talking about this with my massage clients, so I figured I’d post it. I originally made these at a camping event. We were in charge of breakfast for about 40, and had a huge pot of leftover oatmeal. I was skimming the crusty bits off the top, and my friend Nancy said, “WhyContinue reading “Banana Oatmeal ‘Pancakes’”

Recipe ~ Raspberry, Chocolate, Cheesecake Granola Bars

    I’ll make these again, and update with more pics, and measurements. For now, I can give you estimates. The bottom layer, or crust, is crushed pecan (about 1/2 cup) with edible chocolate body butter. I melted the body butter, and added the pecans in a parchment lined 6 X 9 pan. Next layer,Continue reading “Recipe ~ Raspberry, Chocolate, Cheesecake Granola Bars”

Magnesium Body Butter

etsy link I bought magnesium oil to use topically, however it was drying to my skin, so decided to make into a body butter. Coconut oil, shea butter, and magnesium oil. It was a bit dry, so I also added Jojoba oil. I’m thrilled with it! First batch I added doTerra Balance. The warm, woodyContinue reading “Magnesium Body Butter”

Diabetes and Candida (yeast infections)

This is meant to be simple, from a diabetic, not a doctor. Diabetics do not make (type 1), or do make enough (type 2) insulin. Insulin is a hormone that takes the sugar, starches, and other food, and converts it to energy. Without insulin, a type one diabetic would starve, even if eating. The sugarContinue reading “Diabetes and Candida (yeast infections)”

Homemade Yogurt

Probiotics are expensive! Did you know you can grow your own? Yogurt is a great source. Fermenting vegetables is another. Making your own yogurt is easy, and cost effective. Ingredients.. Your favorite milk, (I use organic whole milk), and yogurt with active cultures. Put the milk in a pan, in this batch I made almostContinue reading “Homemade Yogurt”

Gluten Free Pear Upside Down Cake with Warm Butter Sauce

In response to earlier post, I made a gluten free, lower carb, good for diabetic substitute for apple upside down cake, with warm butter sauce. It came out a cross between an apple pancake, and the apple cake. Since I have Asian Pears coming out of my garden, I used those instead of apples. CoreContinue reading “Gluten Free Pear Upside Down Cake with Warm Butter Sauce”

Gluten Free, Sugar Free, Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars

I have Black Raspberries, Red Raspberries, and Rhubarb, in my yard. I bought the Strawberries at the farmers market. Jam is so easy to make! Just sweeten, and cook. I used Stevia, but not that much. Next I made almond Flour in the Vitamix, dry container. On the right is a white flour, and sugarContinue reading “Gluten Free, Sugar Free, Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars”