Canadian Diabetic-Friendly Recipes

"This is a 100% sugar free drink (sweetened with naturally sweet stevia) that is perfect for summer. I love using frozen fruit as ice cubes in drinks, because they don't water the beverage down and are edible! I'm lucky enough to have a Meyer lemon tree at home, but of course you can use whatever lemons you have on hand."

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Ingredients: watermelon, berries...

"Thinly sliced Brussels sprouts make a delicate coleslaw texture, enhanced by a classic vinaigrette."

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Ingredients: Dijon mustard, gruyere cheese...

"Toasted almonds and caramel flavoured stevia fill this whole grain apple muffin with rich flavour, while homemade apple sauce and almond milk keep it moist without added fat. Egg powder: http://store.honeyvillegrain.com/powderedwholeeggscan.aspx Stevia: http://www.krisda.ca/"

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Ingredients: cinnamon, sliced almonds...

"A simple, delicious, quick and inexpensive preparation of a fillet of lake trout. Many thanks to the Ontario Natural Food Co-op and the fisherfolk of Manitoulin Island for the incredible wild lake trout."

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Ingredients: salt substitute, lemon juice...

"If I was making these vegan "tasting cookies" for company, I'd use a good white port, but I've made them with regular tawny and they were delicious as well. They're not overly sweet, but great to put on a cheese tray with fruit and crackers after dinner."

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Ingredients: fennel seeds, lemon zest...

"Dad's a diabetic but loves his cinnamon raisin bread, and because he works such strange hours he's often eating snacks rather than meals. I crafted this version of the classic toasting bread to be higher in fibre and protein for staying power and a bit of impact on the carb count, as well as reducing the sugar with stevia."

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Ingredients: cinnamon, egg whites, eggs...

"This looks great. Found on a recipe card at the market. I'm posting the exact recipe but I'd use a little more cheese I think."

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Ingredients: Stilton cheese, vinaigrette...

"The tastiest, least preservative-filled vegan pizza topping flavoured like meat I've ever had - homemade OR bought! This is fairly spicy, so modify the pepper flakes to taste"

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Ingredients: fennel seeds, garlic powder...

"This is easy and I always make it when my sugar is a little high. its comfort food for me."

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Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, roasted almonds...

"Very simple and easy to make, this nutritious “Borscht” will fill you up anytime. It is delicious and freezes well."

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Ingredients: onions, tomatoes...

"Healthy sweet and spicy "hummus" that tastes just like Grandma's peanut butter cookie dough!"

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Ingredients: cinnamon, raw sugar...