Okay, so, I’ve been trying to find some good dessert recipes that my grandpa can eat. He’s got diabetes, and it’s a real pain trying to find stuff he can enjoy without his blood sugar going crazy. I’ve been digging around, and it seems like berries are the way to go. They’re generally lower in sugar than a lot of other fruits, and they’re packed with good stuff like antioxidants.
So, I decided to try a few things out. First, I just wanted to keep it super simple.
Simple Mixed Berries
- I grabbed a container of mixed berries – you know, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries.
- I rinsed them real good under cold water.
- I tossed them in a bowl.
And that was it! Seriously. He loved it. Just plain, fresh berries. Sometimes the simplest things are the best, right?
Berry Yogurt Parfait (a little fancier)
Next, I wanted to try something a little bit more involved, but still pretty easy. I went with a yogurt parfait.
- I got some plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt. That stuff is thick and creamy, and it doesn’t have all the added sugar.
- I layered the yogurt in a glass with some of those mixed berries.
- I sprinkled a tiny bit of stevia on top, just for a little extra sweetness. You could use any sugar substitute you like, though.
He really liked this one too! It felt a bit more like a “real” dessert, but it was still pretty healthy and diabetes-friendly.
Berry “Nice” Cream
Finally, I was feeling adventurous and decided to get blended the berries.
- I took frozen berries and blend them.
- I added unsweetened almond milk.
- I blend them again, until totaly smooth.
Grandpa ate happily, the taste is amazing.
So, yeah, that’s my berry dessert experiment! It was a success, I think. My grandpa got to enjoy some sweets, and I didn’t have to worry about his blood sugar spiking. It’s all about finding those little wins, you know? I feel very fullfilled.
