Sunday, January 10, 2010

No Added Sugar Low Glycemic - Lemon Pecan Cheesecake Recipe


Serves: 12
Carbs Per Serving: 3.2 g
Prep Time:<35>

Skill Level: Medium

Ingredients:
1 cup pecans
1 tablespoon whole wheat flour
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
3 large eggs
3/4 cup Fructevia, Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or (3/4 cup of apple sauce with less the an 1/8 of a teaspoon Steviva Brand Stevia Powder)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
muffin tin with 12 large cups, preferably non-stick

Instructions:
Grease the muffin tins by spraying with a non-stick spray. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Place the nuts and the whole wheat flour in a food processor or blender and chop to a fine texture. Place in a small bowl and set aside.

Place all remaining ingredients in the large bowl of your mixer. Beat until well combined and smooth.

Add 1/2 cup of the cream cheese mixture to the nut mixture and stir together until well mixed. Divide this mixture among the muffin tins and press into the bottom of each cup with the back of your spoon.

Pour the cream cheese mixture over the nut mixture in each muffin tin, dividing the mixture evenly among the muffin cups. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, just until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and cool at least 30 minutes before removing from the tins.

Invert onto a sheet of waxed paper to finish cooling. Place on a platter or plate and refrigerate until ready to serve. When serving, garnish with fresh berries, whipped cream or a mint leaf if desired.

Nutritional Facts
Total Calories: 1032 (total)
Calories Per Serving: 86
Total Fat Per Serving: 3.0 g
Saturated Fat: 8.7g
Cholesterol: 3.5 mg
Sodium: 3 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 38.4 g

Carbohydrates Per Serving: 3.2 g
Dietary Fiber: 2.2g
Sugars: 2.8g
Protein Per Serving: 4 g

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Super Quick and Easy Low Sugar Cranberry Sauce Made With Stevia


Serves: 40
Carbs Per Serving: 3.6 g Under 4 calories per serving!
Prep Time:<25>

Skill Level: Easy

Nothing goes better with Turkey than Cranberry Sauce except maybe gravy and mashed potatoes but, that will be a discussion for another day. Check this out… cranberry sauce is loaded with sugar but more specifically high fructose corn syrup. One serving off cranberry sauce will add nearly 100 calories to your turkey and get this…. over 22 carbs! It doesn’t have to be that way. Here’s a recipe for home made cranberry sauce without all the added sugar and it will taste a lot better than what is in the can. Did I mention that this recipe is really really easy?

Ingredients:
4 cups fresh cranberries
2 cups water
1/2 cups Fructevia
, Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or a dash of Steviva Brand Stevia Powder

Directions:
Place cranberries and water in a medium saucepan. Over high heat, cook until the cranberries burst.
Lower heat to simmer. Stir in Fructevia
, Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or a dash of Steviva Brand Stevia Powder. Continue cooking 15 minutes.
Allow mixture to cool and serve.

Nutritional Facts
Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
Total Calories: 544
Calories Per Serving: 13.5
Total Fat: 0.4g
Saturated Fat: 0.0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 0 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 144 g
Carbohydrates Per Serving: 3.6g

Dietary Fiber: 16.2
Sugars: 94.2g
Total Protein: 0 g

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Low Glycemic No Added Sugar Apricot and Walnut Chutney Made with Stevia


Serves: 75+
Carbs Per Serving: 4.65 g
Prep Time:<55 minutes
Skill Level: Easy

This chutney is great with cheese, poultry, pork and even fish like salmon. The walnuts provide the Omega 3 and the apricots are low in sugar yet high in vitamin C. This is a lot of chutney so... you can freeze it, can it or give it to friends. Spread the joy.

Ingredients:
3 lbs Apricots
2 cups Fructevia, Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or 1/4 teaspoon of Steviva Brand Stevia Powder mixed with 2 cups of applesauce
8 oz dried raisins
1 lb Onions; peeled, chopped fine
2 teaspoons Salt
1 1/2 pint Cider vinegar
1 teaspoon mustard
2 Garlic cloves -- peeled, crushed
1/2 teaspoon powdered allspice
8 oz Walnuts very roughly chopped
2 Oranges (rind only)

Instructions:
Split and stone the fresh apricots and chop roughly. Boil the chopped onions for a few moments to soften them, otherwise you always seem to get a few hard bits. Drain. Put all the ingredients except the walnuts into a large preserving pan and bring to the boil. Turn down the heat and cook gently, stirring regularly, for 1 1/2 hours until the mixture is thick and jammy. Stir in the walnuts. Put into in warm sterilized jars or freeze.

Nutritional Facts
Total Calories: 2792
Calories Per Serving: 37.2 serving size 1-2 teaspoons
Total Fat Per Serving: 1.75g
Saturated Fat: 0.10 g
Cholesterol Per Serving : 0 mg
Sodium Per Serving : 0.5 mg
Total Carbohydrates Per Serving : 4.65g

Dietary Fiber: 1.0
Sugars: 3.2g
Protein: 0.75g

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Low Glycemic Sugar Free Super Easy Almond Butter Fudge Made With Stevia

Serves: 12
Carbs Per Serving: 6.58 g
Prep Time:<25>

Skill Level: Easy

Ingredients:
2 oz. unsweetened chocolate
10 tablespoons half and half
1/2 cup almond butter
1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup
Fructevia, Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or a tiny dash of Steviva Brand Stevia Powder
1/2 cup unsalted chopped almonds

Preparation:
In heavy saucepan, melt chocolate and half and half. Stir in almond butter. Remove from heat and add vanilla and Fructevia, Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or
Steviva Brand Stevia Powder. Fold chopped into fudge. Spread on sprayed plate. Chill and cut into 16 pieces.

Nutritional Facts
Total Calories: 1877
Calories Per Serving: 156.4
Total Fat: 163.1g
Saturated Fat: 44.7g
Cholesterol: 34mg
Sodium: 160mg
Total Carbohydrates: 79g

Carbohydrates Per Serving: 6.58g
Dietary Fiber: 26.8g
Sugars: 27g
Protein: 66g

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Low Glycemic No Added Sugar Chewy Coconut Bars Made With Stevia

Serves: 16
Carbs Per Serving: 12.45 g
Prep Time:<55>

Skill Level: Easy

Ingredients:
2 eggs
1 cup
Fructevia, Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or 1/8 teaspoon Steviva Brand Stevia Powder
1/4 teaspoon maple flavoring
1/2 cup butter or low fat margarine, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup soy or whole grain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsweetened coconut, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins

Instructions:
Beat eggs, Fructevia,Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or Steviva Brand Stevia Powder and maple flavoring in medium bowl; mix in butter/margarine and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in small bowl; stir into egg mixture. Mix in coconut, walnuts, and raisins. Spread batter evenly in greased 8-inch square baking pan.
Bake in preheated 350ºF oven until browned and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool in pan on wire rack; cut into squares.

Nutritional Facts
Total Calories: 1576
Calories Per Serving: 98.5 serving size 1 bar
Total Fat Per Serving: 5.25g
Saturated Fat: 3.10 g
Cholesterol Per Serving: 42.56mg
Sodium
Per Serving: 22.5 mg
Total Carbohydrates
Per Serving: 12.45g
Dietary Fiber: 1.4
Sugars: 10.2g
Protein: 2.75g

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

No Added Sugar Fresh Lemonade Made With Stevia

Cutting the Sugar but Keeping The Flavor of Fresh Lemonade
lemons a total super food that keep your Ph in balance

Who doesn't like a nice tall glass of lemonade on a hot Summer day or any day for that matter. Lemons are super rich in vitamin C as well as calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium and zinc. Aside from a wealth of vitamins and minerals, lemons can also improve acid alkali pH balance in our system which can protect us against infection and cancer. The only problem is the Lemonade contains about six heaping tablespoons of white sugar per serving. That pretty much negates all the awesome benefits plus it results in our kids running around like a bunch of banshees high on sugar. I am going to show you how to make lemonade without all the added sugar but retaining all the benefits that lemons have to offer. Check it out.

Have an excellent day.

Thom King
President
thom.king@steviva.com
Steviva Brands, Inc.

No Added Sugar Fresh Lemonade Made With Stevia
Serves: 8
Carbs Per Serving: 4.5 g
Prep Time:<5>

Skill Level: Easy

Feel free to mix this recipe up a little... fresh ginger gives this traditional lemonade a new and fantastic flavor.

Ingredients:
1 cup lemon juice (around 4-5 lemons)
2 quarts water
3 small scoops of
Steviva Brand Stevia Powder or a 1/4 cup of Fructevia, Steviva Brand Stevia Blend
14 slices of fresh ginger (optional)

Directions:
If you are going to use ginger. Heat water,
Steviva Brand Stevia Powder or a 1/4 cup of Fructevia, Steviva Brand Stevia Blend and ginger root together until boiling.
Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
Let it sit and cool for 20 minutes or so, then remove the ginger root.
If you are going to make regular lemonade like what is in the video
simply add 3 small scoops of Steviva Brand Stevia Powder or a 1/4 cup of Fructevia, Steviva Brand Stevia Blend and 1 cups lemon juice to 2 quarts water in a pitcher.
Add ice, stir and chill lemonade before serving.

Nutritional Facts
Total Calories: 90
Calories Per Serving: 11.25 (2 cups)
Total Fat: 0.0g
Saturated Fat: 0.0g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 186mg
Total Carbohydrates: 36g

Carbohydrates Per Serving: 4.5g
Dietary Fiber: 0.9g
Total Sugars: 34g
Protein: 0 g

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Friday, August 21, 2009

All Natural No Added Sugar Tropical Raspberry Smoothie Made with Stevia




YOUR RECIPE


All Natural No Added Sugar Tropical Raspberry Smoothie
Serves: 4
Carbs Per Serving: 16 g
Prep Time:<10>
Skill Level: Easy

Coconut milk adds an exotic twist to this refreshing morning shake. Be sure not to confuse sweetened “cream of coconut” with unsweetened coconut milk.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
4 ounces (scant 1/2 cup) silken tofu
1/2 cup fresh raspberries or berries of season, plus more for garnish
2 tb sp Fructevia , or Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or a very small dash of Steviva Brand Stevia Powder
1 to 2 drops coconut extract, to taste
3 ice cubes
Whipped cream, for garnish


Directions:
1. Combine coconut milk, tofu, 1/2 cup raspberries, Fructevia , or Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or a very small dash of Steviva Brand Stevia Powder and coconut extract in a blender; blend until smooth. (If you want to remove the seeds, you can strain the mixture through a sieve, then return it to the blender).

2. With the machine running, add the ice cubes, one at a time, and blend until smooth. Pour into a tall glass, and garnish with whipped cream and raspberries, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Facts Per Serving:


Serving Size: 1 cup
216 calories
8.3 g protein
32 g total fat (0.9 g saturated fat)
16.0 g carbohydrate
4.1 g dietary fiber
3.5 mg cholesterol
110 mg sodium

Try All Natural Fructevia, Steviva Brand Stevia Blend and Steviva Brand Stevia Powder