Banana Shake, Banana Smoothie

It's dessert time! Or lunch time, or snack time.
No matter what time it is, this milkshake feels like the right product at the right time.

I know it has been what- 2 years since I have posted on this blog. But I am returning for a little bit because of my inability to find recipes that include what I have in my house, therefore I want to get more options out there for you (and me)!

I have been on a huge smoothie/milkshake kick for the past few weeks, since I have a blender when at home. For yogurt I use plain greek yogurt which averages 8-10 carbs per cup and 20 grams of protein; when I use vanilla there is about 15 carbs per cup.
-Bananas are always the perfect additive to milkshakes and smoothies because they help with the creamy composition. In order to get the best results when using bananas, freeze them the night before. I usually break them into 5 or 6 pieces and them put in a plastic baggie, that way the frozen banana will blend easier.
-Then there is milk. My family does not drink milk, but if I have time to run by the grocery store I will pick up some form of unsweetened Almond milk, which has 2 carbs and 45 calories per cup. If you want a creamier shake I would recommend using no form of milk and just greek yogurt.
-Spices. Cinnamon, pumpkin, nutmeg. Any form of these three makes any treat taste like autumn. I add them to my coffee, breads and shakes.
This recipe has about 35 carbs.

So for this shake of sorts I used:
1/2 cup greek yogurt (plain)
1 frozen banana
1 cup of crushed ice
2 tsp of vanilla sugar free pudding mix
1/2 cup of water
1/4 cup almond milk
2 tbls of steel cut oats
also several dashes of different spices

Until today I had not used pudding mix or any kind of milk before, but I wanted something a little less smoothie and a little more milkshake, since this is not my breakfast. But I would say that a dash of vanilla extract is much better than any type of instant pudding, therefore I will stick with pudding-less shakes in the future.

Please let me know what substitutions you make in your shakes!
*Adding a tablespoon of PB never hurts either

good food; good morning

good morning. so today I realized that I am ususally starving about 30 minutes after I wake up in the morning. so, I decided that I would make something filling (not egg and cheese related, because that is my normal diabetic-low carb go to breakfast) and does use up all my morning carbs.
easy- oatmeal. steal ground oats take a minute to cook, but add a packet of splenda and some cinnamon to a bowl and you are set for the day. also throw in a few berries to enhance the flavor.

i also made my breakfast european by adding a few vegetables and half of a boiled egg. mmm.

oatmeal made right though can start you off strong(use your milk in the oatmeal and not to drink) and keep you full past lunchtime. also its good year round!

que ?

ok so quiche anyone?
it was delicious ( dont eat too much because then it gets fattening)

easy: start with just feta cheese, milk, 10-12 ounces of spinach, and a large amount of carmelized onions. i used no crust and it was just as delicious!

and only 8 carbs per serving (yes there were 10 grams of fat too) but make only half the recipe- nobody needs a plate of quiche.
a few bits should cover the craving.

also eat with some vegetables (espcially season fresh ones- and you can brighten up your plate)

have a great weekend- breakfast is next!

pizza

hi. i know it has been awhile, but since i have been on here i have been graduating, designing an art show for teens in metro atlanta, and writing over 75 pages while taking my ib tests.

so i have done barely any cooking, but this past week i made both soup and pizza. the pizza, it was pretty darn good.

so the pizza includes about 2 cups of dough, cooked for about 30-40 minutes with a thin layer of mozzarella cheese(take it out when it starts to turn brown) at 400 F. then cut 4 cups of cherry tomatoes in halfs, add 1/4 cup olive oil, oregano and italian spice- to your own liking. put this mixture on a seperate pan and cook for about 30 minutes at 350F. then take out and place on the prior-cooked dough, as well as sprinkle with your hearts desire amount of cheese. ( i put some before the tomates were added and some on top)

then place back in the oven at 350F and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the pizza begins some browning.

add any other toppings on your pizza the last time you put it in the oven(i would reccommend black and green olives, peppers, onions, garlic, and artichokes.) because of their low carbohydrate content.




about me? well i am everywhere. i have been reducing my insulin, now im on none since apparently this is normal at the beginning of diabetes. i also made all of my michigan relatives try sweet tea, when they came here for my graduation. and i chose a college-- UNC!(it was a hard pick between UNC, U of M:honors, and GaTECH)


thanks for the support and tell me anything you would add to your own pizza.

Coffee dessert for 3 Carbs

ok, so good afternoon.

the weather has been crazy here in atlanta, with all of this snow! but it is beautiful i will admit. as for recipes i decided to start with a dessert/ treat that any chocolate or coffee lover will have to try. basically go try slim silk.

this soy milk has protein, as well as only 3 carbs/ that's 5 cups that you could have for one carb serving! it comes in a cappuccino that i have had fun preparing two different ways in the last week.

1. take one cup of the slim soy milk and heat it up for your own wintery hot coffee/chocolate

2. this dessert was amazing, but it only works if you will be lingering around the kitchen for several hours. first pour a cup of the soy milk in a cup that you can freeze, then put the cup of soy milk in the freezer and every 30 minutes take it out to stir and get all the edges off the cup. within 3 hours you have chocolate/ coffee ice cream for only 3 carbs! if you want it to be sweet, feel free to add a little splenda, but i think it is delicious on its own!

well this milk has been my splurge this week $$$ because it cost 1.99 to 2.99 for a paper container of it, but spring is upon us, as well as two more recipes that i will upload this weekend, once i get pictures. they are amazing and i am so excited to share them with you!

on a personal note, right now i am working on selecting which college i will attend next year:

1. UNC: Chapel Hill

2. University of Michigan: Honors

if you have insight on either of these please let me know!

now all i have to say, is where is the warm weather that i usually complain about?

have a great rest of your day.

about me

hi. i just thought i would tell you a little bit about what i will be trying on here. so i am diabetic, i found of two weeks ago, and i am 18. so diabetes does not allow me to eat many carbs, but food is my favorite thing in the world!

i love cooking so once a wekk i will be uploading recipes that i have tried with their nutrition facts and pictures.

if you try one that you like, please tell me. i want to make this more enjoyable for other people and i want people to be able to eat good food ( you do not have to be diabetic to love this food)

have a great week, i'll be back.