Strawberry dream

My daughter was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. As soon as we got the confirmation from the doctor my mind started racing with recipe ideas. I am no chef, but I do love to bake. I couldn’t stand the idea of giving up on my love for baking, and my heart broke when I thought about my little one (who is not so little) having to give up her love for sweets and delicious food. This blog will be a REAL account of my kitchen adventures in living with T1D. I have had some wonderful successes, and some full out disasters. Hopefully you can learn from my mistakes and share in my successes!

·      FYI: This is NOT a diet blog. These recipes are not low calorie, and they are not low fat. All I care about are natural foods that taste delicious and are low in sugar/carbs.

Let’s start of with the easiest recipe I have come up with. And in the words of my daughter, “The best strawberry milk shake ever!”

Strawberry Dream Milkshake

·      1 cup frozen strawberries

·      1 cup almond/coconut blend (pictured below)

·      1 heaping tablespoon of erythritol (or any other alternative sweetener you like)

·      ½ cup of yogurt of your choice

Blend all ingredients until smooth

Exact carb count will vary based on the sweetener and yogurt you use, but mine had 8g of carbs !

I bought this almond and coconut milk blend on accident. I wasn't paying attention and thought I was buying plain almond milk. Boy was a pleased with this little mixup!

This is my girl... isn't she the cutest?

I am always looking for great recipes... please share your favorite diabetic friendly recipes!