Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Low Glycemic No Added Sugar Rhubarb Cobbler Recipe Using Stevia

Low Glycemic No Added Sugar Rhubarb Cobbler
Serves: 8
Carbs Per Serving: 12 g
Prep Time:<20 minutes
Effort: Easy

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Ingredients Filling:
8 cups of rhubarb cut into 1/2 "-1" chunks
1 1/2 cup Fructevia
, Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or 2 cups of apple sauce with 1/4 tsp of Steviva Brand Stevia Powder
2 Tb sp tapioca or arrowroot
1 tsp cinnamon (use more for stronger flavor)
2 Tb sp cold butter cut up into small pieces

Instructions:
Grease a 9X13 pan with butter and put the rhubarb into the greased pan. Thoroughly mix all of the remaining ingredients (except the butter) in a bowl and sprinkle on top of the rhubarb. Toss the rhubarb to spread the Fructevia
, Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or Steviva Brand Stevia Powder mixture around as well as possible. Dot the rhubarb with small pieces of butter.

Cobbler Filling:
2 cups whole grain flour or low carb bake mix
1/4 cup Fructevia
, Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or 1/4 cup of apple sauce with a very small dash of Steviva Brand Stevia Powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup cold butter
1 egg
1/4 cup heavy cream

Mix the flour Fructevia, Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or Steviva Brand Stevia Powder, and cinnamon in a medium-sized bowl. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles large crumbs. In another bowl, mix together the egg and cream with a fork and then stir it into the flour mixture until thoroughly blended. Spoon the dough over the rhubarb mixture, but do NOT smooth the dough with your spoon.

Bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Allow the cobbler to cool before drizzling some heavy cream on top. Makes eight servings which can be stored in the refrigerator.

Nutritional Facts
Serving Size: 4 ounces
Total Calories:
2200

Calories Per Serving: 275
Total Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
Cholesterol: 2.2 mg
Sodium: 226 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 96 g

Carbohydrates Per Serving: 12g
Dietary Fiber: 6.7 g
Sugars: 8 g
Protein: 8.2 g

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Sunday, July 26, 2009

Low Glycemic No Added Sugar Easy Almond Butter Fudge Recipe Made With Stevia Sweetener

Low Glycemic No Added Sugar Easy Almond Butter Fudge
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 or 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 or 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

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Tuesday, July 21, 2009

No Added Sugar Low Glycemic Buttermilk Avocado Smoothie Recipe Using Stevia


Serves: 4
Carbs Per Serving: 15g
Prep Time:<5>

Skill Level: Easy

The good fat in this unusual yet amazing tasting smoothie will fill you up and sustain you for hours and the best part is that it is only 145 calories.

Ingredients
1 cup organic fat-free cottage cheese.
2 cups 1% low-fat buttermilk
1/2 ripe avocado, peeled, seeded, and diced
2 tablespoon of Fructevia
, Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or a tiny dash of Steviva Brand Stevia Powder
4 ice cubes or 1/2 cup crushed ice

Preparation
Place the cottage cheese and 1/2 cup of the buttermilk in a blender. Cover and blend until fairly smooth, about 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the blender; add the avocado. Cover and blend until fairly smooth, about 30 seconds. Add the remaining buttermilk and the Fructevia
, Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or a tiny dash of Steviva Brand Stevia Powder; cover and blend 10 seconds. Add the ice; cover and blend until the smoothie is thick and the ice has melted.

Nutritional Facts
Serving Size: 1 Cup
Total Calories:
580

Calories Per Serving: 145
Total Fat: 4 g
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 226 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 60 g

Carbohydrates Per Serving: 15g
Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
Sugars: 2 g
Protein: 12 g

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Sunday, July 19, 2009

All Natural Low Glycemic No Added Sugar Creme Brulee Recipe Made with Fructevia


Serves: 10
Carbs Per Serving: 6.3 g
Prep Time:<45>

Skill Level: moderate

Creme Brulee or "burnt cream" is a satiny custard. It is served chilled yet glistens with a crisp caramelized sugar top, which when tapped with the back of a dessert spoon, shatters like glass, revealing that cool, vanilla-infused custard hidden beneath. While you can certainly use Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or Steviva Brand Stevia Powder with this Creme Brulee recipe it is best made with Fructevia. Fructevia is the only all natural sugar substitute that browns and forms the crispy layer atop the custard. Making this recipe will shock (because of no added sugar) and delight your guests. Bona appetit!

Ingredients:
4 cups heavy cream
10 large egg yolks, graded large
1 to 2 vanilla beans, split and scraped or 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup Fructevia, plus extra to caramelize top

Instructions:
Using a wire whisk, vigorously whisk egg yolks with Fructevia in a large bowl, until mixture becomes light in color and Fructevia has dissolved. Now set aside.

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine heavy cream with vanilla beans which have been carefully split down the center, its fragrant black seeds scraped from the pod, and both combined with the cream. Bring the mixture to a simmer; when small bubbles have formed around the edges of the cream it is ready.

Gradually pour the cream mixture into the egg/Fructevia mix, whisking gently by hand to combine. Strain custard through a fine mesh strainer, retrieve vanilla bean and place it back into the custard. Chill and cover mixture with a sheet of plastic wrap, pierced several times to release any steam (chilling mixture overnight will let the flavors develop and allow custard to thicken a while).

Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Place individual ramekins/custard cups in a baking pan, large enough to hold 8 to 10 six-ounce custard cups and deep enough to allow the water for the custard mix to be added reaching at least halfway up the sides of the dishes.

Remove the vanilla bean from the custard mixture (can be reserved for another use) and fill ramekins 3/4 full. Place pan in preheated oven and pour hot water into baking pan so water level reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.

Cover pan with a sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil, sealing edges to retain steam. Cook 40 to 50 minutes or until custards are set. To test for doneness, gently shake the individual ramekins; if center is still a bit liquid-like or wobbly return custards to oven and continue to cook, checking every 5 to 7 minutes, until it has just set, with a small area in the center, the size of a quarter, still a bit loose.

Remove ramekins from baking pan and chill custard in refrigerator several hours or until chilled through.

To serve put a thin layer of Fructevia atop each custard. Using a blow torch, over a heat and flame proof surface (like over a large cookie or baking sheet) caramelize the Fructevia working from the outside in towards the middle keeping the torch in constant motion. The Fructevia should be golden brown and caramelized never black. If burnt, let the sugar layer cool a few minutes than peel it away with a paring knife and begin again. Alternatively you could caramelize the Fructevia under a broiler, keeping a careful watch over it and rotating it to cook evenly.

Nutritional Facts
Serving Size: 1 Ramekin
Total Calories: 4,078

Calories Per Serving: 407.8
Total Fat: 408g
Saturated Fat: 239g
Cholesterol: 3447mg
Sodium: 1014mg
Total Carbohydrates: 10g

Carbohydrates Per Serving: 1g
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Sugars: 1g
Protein: 62g

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Saturday, July 18, 2009

Low Glycemic No Added Sugar Blueberry Fruit Crisp Recipe Using Stevia

Low Glycemic No Added Sugar Blueberry Fruit Crisp
Serves: 8
Carbs Per Serving: 6.8 g
Prep Time:<45>

Skill Level: Easy

Ingredients:
4 cups blueberries (apples, peaches, etc. will work as well)
1/4 teaspoon Steviva Brand Stevia Powder
1/4 cup
Fructevia or Steviva Brand Stevia Blend
1/2 cup whole grain flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Instructions:
Grease a square pan, 9 x 9 x 2 inches.
Mix the fruit with the Steviva Brand Stevia Powder and place in the pan.
Combine the remaining ingredients together.
Cut in the butter.
Sprinkle over the fruit evenly.
Bake at 325 degrees for 40 minutes.
If using apples, peel, core and slice. Peaches, peel, take out the pit and slice.

Nutritional Facts
Serving Size: 1 cup
Total Calories: 925

Calories Per Serving: 115.63
Total Fat: 76.2g
Saturated Fat: 19.8g
Cholesterol: 196mg
Sodium: 128mg
Total Carbohydrates: 112g

Carbohydrates Per Serving: 13.6g
Dietary Fiber: 11.3
Sugars: 37g
Protein: 44g

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Sunday, July 12, 2009

Low Glycemic No Added Sugar Hazelnut Cherry Tart Recipe Made With Stevia

Sugar Free Low Carb All Natural Hazelnut Cherry Tart
Serves: 6
Carbs Per Serving: 6.3 g
Prep Time:<45>

Skill Level: moderate


Ingredients Pastry Crust:
1/2 cup - soy flour
1/8 tsp - salt
2 oz - ground roast hazelnuts or almonds
2 Tbsp - Steviva Blend or Fructevia
2 oz - butter
1 egg yolk
2 tsp - water

Ingredients Filling:
4 egg yolks
1/4 cup Steviva Blend or Fructevia
1 tsp - vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups - milk
3 tsp - non-flavored gelatine
2 Tbsp - water

Ingredients Topping:
2 lb - no sugar added canned or fresh cherries (lowest glycemic effect) or berries of choice for variety
2 tsp - gelatine
2 tsp - rum (don't worry the alcohol will cook off)

Directions Pastry:
1. Sift soy flour and add all dry ingredients together, with the Steviva Blend or Fructevia in the center, on a pastry board.
2. Add the butter (softened), egg yolk, and water. Work the liquids into the Steviva Blend or Fructevia until it is creamy.
3. Now work in the soy flour mixture, as you would for any sweet pastry.
4. Press the dough into a greased cupcake or muffin tin. Prick the base of the pastry all over.
5. Refrigerate for 30 mins, then cook in a moderate oven 375F or 15 to 20 mins (until golden brown)

Directions Filling:
1. Put egg yolks, Steviva Blend or Fructevia and vanilla into a bowl and beat until thick and creamy.
2. Heat cream carefully until almost boiling.
3. Combine the two mixtures, beating until smooth, then add the result to the top of a double boiler and simmer until it thickens (STIR CONSTANTLY).
4. Dissolve the gelatine in the water, and add to the cream mixture, stirring well until it is well mixed.
5. Allow this mixture to cool completely before adding to the pastry case. Refrigerate until it sets.

Directions Topping:
1. Soak the cherries in Steviva Blend or Fructevia for 20 minutes. Drain and and reserve 1 cup of the syrup.
2. Arrange the pitted cherries artistically over the top of the tart.
3. Put the reserved syrup, gelatine and rum into a saucepan and heat (stirring) until gelatine dissolves.
4. Cool the liquid and pour over the cherries. Refrigerate until set.

Don't be intimidated by the complexity of the recipe, it is well worth the effort.

Nutritional Facts
Serving Size: 1 tart
Total Calories: 94

Calories Per Serving: 94
Total Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 2mg
Sodium: 82mg
Total Carbohydrates: 9.2g

Carbohydrates Per Serving: 9.2g
Dietary Fiber: 4g
Sugars: 6g
Protein: 4g

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Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Low Glycemic Sugar Free All Natural Sweet Potato Cookies Recipe Using Stevia


Serves: 24
Carbs Per Serving: 6 g
Prep Time:<25>

Skill Level: Easy
(makes 24 cookies)

The sweet potato is a good source of dietary fiber, which lowers the risk for constipation, diverticulosis, colon and rectal cancer, heart disease, diabetes and obesity. The fiber in sweet potatoes provides a feeling of fullness and satiety, which helps to control food intake. And best yet they are low glycemic. Here's more on the Sweet Potato.

Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups whole grain of soy flour
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter or low fat margarine
1/2 cup Fructevia
, or Steviva Brand Stevia Blend
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 egg
1 cup grated, raw sweet potatoes

Directions:
Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, & salt into medium bowl. Set aside.
Cream butter or margarine with the Fructevia
, or Steviva Brand Stevia Blend in a large mixing bowl.
Mix in lemon peel, nutmeg, honey, & egg. Then stir in the grated sweet potatoes.
Blend the flour mixture into the sweet potato mixture.
Place rounded teaspoons of the cookie dough onto an un greased cookie sheet (1/2 inch apart).
Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 7 minutes. Remove cookies from sheet and put on a cooling rack.

Nutritional Facts
Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories Per Serving: 63
Total Fat: 17.9g
Saturated Fat: 9.2g
Cholesterol: 14 mg
Sodium: 62mg
Carbohydrates Per Serving: 6g
Dietary Fiber: 2.2
Sugars: 0g
Protein: 2g

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Sunday, July 5, 2009

No Added Sugar Low Glycemic Carb Blackberry Cream Pie Recipe Using Stevia

Serves: 12
Carbs Per Serving: 7.25 g
Prep Time:<35>


Ingredients:
Meringue Shell:
4 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
3 tablespoons
Fructevia, Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or a very tiny dash Steviva Brand Stevia Powder

Filling:
1 small pkg. sugar-free gelatin (strawberry, raspberry or un-flavored)
1 pint half and half
1 (8oz.) pkg. low fat cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup
Fructevia, Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or a very tiny dash Steviva Brand Stevia Powder
1 quart Blackberries cleaned

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 275F. Grease one Pyrex pie plate and set aside.
Beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar then beat until whites stand in peaks. Add Fructevia or Steviva Brand Stevia Blend and beat for an additional minute or two.
Spread the meringue evenly in the bottom of the plate and up the sides.
Bake 1 hour and 10 minutes in a 275 F oven, then raise the temperature to 300 and bake for an additional 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool while you make filling.
Dissolve gelatin with 3/4 cup boiling water. Stir in 1/3 cup cold water. Place in freezer for approximately 15-20
minutes (just until it begins to gel.) When the gelatin is ready, whip the heavy cream until stiff (but not dry). Fold in cream cheese
and Fructevia or Steviva Brand Stevia Blend. Fold in gelatin.

Stir in Blackberries (reserving a few for garnish if you like.) Pour over meringue shell in pie plate and let chill until firm -- about 2
hours.

Nutritional Facts
Total Calories: 826
Calories Per Serving: 68.83
Total Fat: 37.1g
Saturated Fat: 21.8g
Cholesterol: 124mg
Sodium: 731mg
Total Carbohydrates: 87g

Carbohydrates Per Serving: 7.25g
Dietary Fiber: 26.6g
Sugars: 59g
Protein: 48g

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Friday, July 3, 2009

No Added Sugar Low Glycemic Carb Chocolate Walnut Brownies Recipe Using Stevia

Serves: 8
Carbs Per Serving: 6.4 g
Prep Time:<15>

Skill Level: Easy

INGREDIENTS:
8- 1 ounce squares of unsweetened chocolate
1 fat free margarine
5 eggs
3 cups Fructevia
, Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or (3 cups of applesauce mixed with 1/4 tsp. of Steviva Brand Stevia Powder)
1 tablespoon vanilla
1-1/2 cups soy or whole grain flour

1 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted

PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 13 pan.

Melt chocolate and butter in a saucepan over low heat; set aside. In a mixer, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla at high speed for 10 minutes. Blend in chocolate mixture, flour and salt until just mixed.

Bake for 35-40 minutes. (Don't over bake.) Cool and frost if desired, but that is not necessary.

Nutritional Facts
Serving Size: 1 brownie
Total Calories: 1424

Calories Per Serving: 170.75
Total Fat Per Serving: 11.3g
Saturated Fat: 5.3g
Cholesterol: 57.4mg
Sodium: 61.2mg
Total Carbohydrates: 119.4g

Carbohydrates Per Serving: 14.92g
Dietary Fiber: 4.8
Sugars: 3.3g
Protein: 7.2g

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