Sunday, June 28, 2009

No Added Sugar Low Glycemic Yogurt Smoothie Made With Stevia

No Added Sugar Low Glycemic Yogurt Smoothie
Serves: 1
Carbs Per Serving: 9g
Prep Time:<15>

Skill Level: Easy

Ingredients:
1/4 cup flax seeds
1/4 cup low fat milk (use half and half to knock the carbs down but, it will increase the fats)
6 tbs Fructevia, Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or a very small dash of Steviva Brand Stevia Powder
1/2 cup plain yogurt (as with the milk you can use low fat or full fat which will increase fats but drop the carbs a little)
1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries or whatever berries you prefer.
6 ice cubes.

Instructions:
Blend all ingredients EXCEPT the ice in your blender until smooth. Then add the ice and blend. It makes a sinful "smoothie". Feel free to add a scoop of protein powder to increase your proteins.

Nutritional Facts
Total Calories: 386
Calories Per Serving: 386
Total Fat: 27.4g
Saturated Fat: 6.4g
Cholesterol: 10mg
Sodium: 72mg
Total Carbohydrates: 12g

Carbohydrates Per Serving: 9g
Dietary Fiber: 6.4g
Sugars: 7g
Protein: 12g

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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

No Added Sugar Low Glycemic Carb All Natural Cauliflower Salad Recipe Using Stevia

Serves: 18
Carbs Per Serving: 2.4g
Prep Time:<25>

Skill Level: Easy

Ingredients
1 head iceberg lettuce
2 heads cauliflower
2 cups Sugar Free Mayonnaise
1/2 cup Fructevia
or Steviva Blend
1/2 pound of turkey bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
Pepper to taste
Onion salt to taste

Directions:
Cut up the lettuce and cauliflower into bite-sized pieces. Toss it into a large bowl with the rest of the ingredients. Mix well and refrigerate covered overnight. It needs the overnight marinating in order to get all the flavors blended nicely. You can vary the recipe by adding a cup (or more) of grated Parmesan. This makes quite a large amount of salad, great for parties and gatherings.

Optional: You can add tuna or chicken to this recipe as well. It is excellent and adds a little more protein.

Nutritional Facts
Total Calories: 2192
Calories Per Serving: 121.77
Total Fat: 140.6g
Saturated Fat: 32.2g
Cholesterol: 371mg
Sodium: 5799mg
Total Carbohydrates: 199g

Carbohydrates Per Serving: 11.05g
Dietary Fiber: 48.5
Sugars: 0g
Protein: 73g

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Sunday, June 21, 2009

No Added Sugar Low Glycemic Vegan Strawberry Smoothy Recipe Made with Stevia

Serves: 2
Carbs Per Serving: 4.3 g
Prep Time:<15>

Skill Level: Easy

I start my day off with one of this and it will keep me going for hours. The nuts are super rich in Omega 3 oils, the tofu is high in protein, it is very alkalizing and this has fiber out the "you know what". Share it with you significant other and have an awesome day!

Ingredients:
1/4 cup flax meal
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup rice milk or almond milk
6 tbs Fructevia, or Brand Stevia Blend or a very small dash of Steviva Brand Stevia Powder
1/2 cup silken/soft tofu
1 cup frozen strawberries or whatever berries you prefer.
6 ice cubes

Instructions:
Blend all ingredients EXCEPT the ice in your blender until smooth. Then add the ice and blend. It makes a sinful "smoothy".

Nutritional Facts
Total Calories: 1124
Calories Per Serving: 562
Total Fat: 87.4g
Saturated Fat: 10.4g
Cholesterol: 10mg
Sodium: 142mg
Total Carbohydrates: 65g

Carbohydrates Per Serving: 32.5g
Dietary Fiber: 21.4g
Sugars: 32g
Protein: 41g

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Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Low Glycemic No Added Sugar Pecan Pie Using Stevia Sweetener

Low Glycemic No Added Sugar Pecan Pie
Serves: 10
Carbs Per Serving: 8.3 g
Prep Time:<45>

Skill Level: Easy

Ingredients:
1/3 Cup water
2/3 Cup Fructevia
, Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or (2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce mixed with 1/8 teaspoon Steviva Brand Stevia Powder)
2 packages sugar-free vanilla pudding (not instant)
3/4 Cup evaporated skim milk
2 large eggs
1 unbaked 9-inch whole grain pie shell
1/4 Cup chopped pecans
1/2 Cup Grape-Nuts cereal

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350° F.
Combine water and Fructevia
, Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or Steviva Brand Stevia Powder and simmer over low heat 5 minutes, then cool.
Mix dry pudding into Fructevia
or Steviva Brand Stevia Blend mixture. Add skim milk and eggs and blend well.
Pour into pie shell and sprinkle pecans and Grape-Nuts on top.
Bake for 30 minutes, until top is firm. Cool 3 hours before slicing.

Nutritional Facts
Serving Size: 1 slice
Total Calories: 1094

Calories Per Serving: 109.4
Total Fat Per Serving: 4.0g
Saturated Fat: 1.2g
Cholesterol: 26.4 mg
Sodium: 61.2mg
Carbohydrates Per Serving: 8.3g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugars: 3.6g
Protein: 4.5g

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Thursday, June 11, 2009

Low Glycemic No Added Sugar All Natural Gingersnaps Recipe Using Stevia Sweetener


Serves: 24
Carbs Per Serving: 12.5 g
Prep Time:<25>

Skill Level: Easy

Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups almond flour
1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons whole grain flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup softened butter
2/3 cup Apple Sauce
1/8 Teaspoon Fructevia or Steviva Brand Stevia Powder
3 teaspoon dark molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or Fructevia for sprinkling on cookies (optional) Gingersnaps

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 300°F.

Cream butter with applesauce, molasses, and Fructevia or Steviva Brand Stevia Powder in a large bowl. Add spices and mix well. Set aside.

In a separate bowl, sift together almond flour, whole grain flower, and baking soda. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture. Combine to make a stiff dough.

Form into small balls and place on greased cookie sheet at least 1" apart.

Bake at 300°F for 24 minutes. After first five minutes in the oven, press cookies down a bit flat. If using Steviva Brand Stevia Blend for baking to sprinkle tops, do this now or use Fructevia. Continue baking, being careful not to burn and adjusting time for your oven.

Nutritional Facts
Serving Size: 1 cookie
Total Calories:
1256

Calories Per Serving: 52.33
Total Fat: 2.74g
Saturated Fat: .75g
Cholesterol: 10.25mg
Sodium: 246mg
Total Carbohydrates: 147g

Carbohydrates Per Serving: 6.12g
Dietary Fiber: 1.2
Sugars: 1.7g
Protein: 1.4g

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Sunday, June 7, 2009

Low Glycemic No Added Sugar - Strawberry Jam Recipe Using Stevia Sweetener

Serves: 8 pint jars with 32 servings each!
Prep Time:<50>

Skill Level: Medium

I don't know where you live but, here in Oregon Mount Hood Strawberries have come into season. If you have never had them, you must. They are sweet and extremely flavorful. Wherever you live Strawberries are coming into season. You can get some great deals as the season peaks. Now is the time to make Strawberry Jam. It is way easier than what you might think and by using Fructevia, Steviva Brand Stevia Blend and Steviva Brand Stevia Powder instead of sugar you will be cutting out all the unnecessary sugars and carbs.You will be making a lot here so give it to friends and family. It makes a great gift!

Ingredients:
5 1/2 cups crushed strawberries
1 package powdered pectin
8 cups Fructevia, Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or 1 teaspoon Steviva Brand Stevia Powder

Directions:
Sort and wash fully ripe strawberries; Remove stems and caps. Crush berries. Measure crushed strawberries into a kettle. Add pectin and stir well. Place on high heat and stirring constantly, bring quickly to a full boil with bubbles over the entire surface. Add Fructevia, Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or 1 teaspoon Steviva Brand Stevia Powder, continue stirring, and heat again to a full bubbling boil. Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; skim. Fill and seal containers. Process 5 minutes in boiling water bath.

Nutritional Facts
Total Calories: 340 per quart jar
Calories Per Serving: 11 Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
Total Fat: 3.6 g
Saturated Fat: 0.0g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 15mg
Total Carbohydrates: 81 g per jar

Carbohydrates Per Serving: 2.53 g
Dietary Fiber: 19.2
Sugars: 78.4g
Protein: 5 g

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Thursday, June 4, 2009

Low Glycemic No Added Sugar Coconut Chocolate Fudge Recipe Made With Stevia Sweetener


Serves: <18
Carbs Per Serving: 3g
Prep Time:<10>

Ingredients:
2 cups Fructevia
, or Steviva Brand Stevia Blend
3 tbs sugar free cocoa
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup half and half or whole milk
1/4 cup water
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup peanut butter
3 cups unsweetened coconut

Instructions:
Mix Fructevia
, or Steviva Brand Stevia Blend, cocoa, butter, cream & water in sauce pan.
Stirring constantly bring to rolling boil for 1 min.
Remove from heat. add peanut butter & vanilla until melted.
Stir in enough coconut until most of chocolate mixture is absorbed. Spread into PAM sprayed pan.
Chill 2-3 hours.

Nutritional Facts
Total Calories: 2,837
Calories Per Serving: 236.41
Total Fat: 133.1g
Saturated Fat: 31.6g
Cholesterol: 763mg
Sodium: 219mg
Total Carbohydrates: 143g

Carbohydrates Per Serving: 17.87g
Dietary Fiber: 62.5
Sugars: 31g
Protein: 82g

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