Need a sugar-free/nut-free idea!

Kiara874 · 12-20-2006, 05:08 PM

DD has her school Christmas party on Friday. One of the kids in her class is diabetic, so we'd like to make something sugar-free (Splenda's OK). The other catch is it has to be nut-free too

Any ideas?

stews · 12-20-2006, 05:10 PM

veggies/dip

Kiara874 · 12-20-2006, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by stews

veggies/dip

But it's supposed to be fun! They're 7!

melsybop · 12-20-2006, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiara874

But it's supposed to be fun! They're 7!

kids love veggies and dip.

Besides...what is fun about Splenda

stews · 12-20-2006, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiara874

But it's supposed to be fun! They're 7!

kids love to dip stuff.

Kiara874 · 12-20-2006, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by melsybop

kids love veggies and dip.

Besides...what is fun about Splenda

OK, maybe I didn't put it quite right. DH is in the mood to bake but can't figure out what to make.

Keep em coming!

stews · 12-20-2006, 05:18 PM

I have NO clue of anything to bake for a diabetic and nut free. mabye you'll get some ideas from someone. I hope.

another idea (although, not to bake) would be cheese slices. you could cut them in shapes with cookie cutters and have crackers to serve with it.

lkim · 12-20-2006, 05:21 PM

Can you use regular flour? If so make cookies, oatmeal are good. zucchini bread. Brownies

emel · 12-20-2006, 06:05 PM

toast some oatmeal and cool it. melt a ounce of unsweetend choc with 2 tbl butter, add about 3 T splenda to taste. Mix in the oatmeal and some toasted coconut if that works. press into a plastic lined pan, chill and cut into squares.

Purrgirl · 12-20-2006, 06:15 PM

From Familyfun.com then search Holiday Pretzel Treats! Shows the pic of them!

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Holiday Pretzel Treats

Salty pretzels combine with sweet chocolate for these fun treats that make a yummy gift few can resist. (In fact, you may want to make some extras for yourself!)

RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
Bite-size, waffle-shaped pretzels
Hershey's Kiss or Hershey's Hug
M&M's candy

1. Heat the oven to 170º. Set a number of bite-size, waffle-shaped pretzels (one for each treat) in a single layer on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, then top each pretzel with an unwrapped Hershey's Kiss or Hershey's Hug.

2. Bake for 4 to 6 minutes (the white chocolate will melt more quickly), until the chocolates feel soft when touched with a wooden spoon. Remove the cookie sheet from the oven and quickly press an M&M's candy into the center of each Kiss.

3. Allow the treats to cool for a few minutes, then place them in the refrigerator to set, about 10 minutes. Place handfuls of the candies in clear plastic bags and tie on colorful ribbons.

melsybop · 12-20-2006, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Purrgirl

From Familyfun.com then search Holiday Pretzel Treats! Shows the pic of them!

There MIGHT be sugar in those

Purrgirl · 12-20-2006, 07:36 PM

Oops. Forgot about the no sugar thing! I guess they've just been on my mind lately!

toomuchbooty · 12-20-2006, 10:23 PM

Cheese Popcorn?

Tazcat · 12-20-2006, 10:26 PM

I'd just google sugar free dessert recipes. I'm sure there are whole sites.

NM_Jennifer · 12-20-2006, 10:32 PM

It's not baking, but some sugar free Jello jigglers might be fun. In Christmas colors and shapes.

noirebfly · 12-20-2006, 10:36 PM

[COLOR="Magenta"]They've got quite a few ideas in here:

http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/lowcarb-recipe-help-suggestions/[/COLOR]

stews · 12-20-2006, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by NM_Jennifer

It's not baking, but some sugar free Jello jigglers might be fun. In Christmas colors and shapes.

I like this idea. kids always like finger jello (jello jigglers

).

Kiara874 · 12-21-2006, 09:43 AM

Thanks everyone for your ideas! I've given them to DH and will let him decide (while I pick up a fruit tray).

SteelerfanAL · 12-21-2006, 10:14 AM

There was a recipe posted recently about fudge. 2 blocks of unsweetened bakers chocoalte, 1 16oz box of cream cheese, vanilla and splenda. there were nuts in this one, but you could omit them. It makes a dark chocolate fudge. HEre is the recipe posted by sweeteater:

SUGAR FREE FUDGE RECIPE

16 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 unsweetened chocolate squares (1 oz. each) melted and cooled
1/2 cup sugar substitute (Splenda is good)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional

I made them with the nuts and they came out good.

Yummy's_Girl · 12-21-2006, 06:35 PM

Cheesecake

Yummy's_Girl · 12-21-2006, 06:35 PM

Kevin's Chocolate Chip cookies are awesome!

Bev-Ann · 12-22-2006, 08:19 AM

These are very good. I took a batch to work for a gathering of non-diabetic/non-lc people and they were a big hit!

See the tips below if you don't want to use the sunflower seeds.

1/2 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
1/2 cup equivalent sugar substitute
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes

125 grams (4 oz) cream cheese -- softened
2 large eggs -- at room temperature

2/3 cup sunflower seeds*
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract**
1/2 teaspoon orange extract**

Heat milk in microwave for 45 seconds. Stir in sweetener until completely blended. Add sour cream and mix well. Stir in coconut. Let stand 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Beat cream cheese with eggs until smooth. Add remaining ingredients. Stir into coconut mixture.
Place on baking sheets using about 1 tablespoon per cookie.
Bake about 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheets. Remove to wire rack and cool completely.

*Substitute any coarsely chopped seeds or nuts -OR- omit and add 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa and increase sweetener by 2 tbsp
**Substitute any flavoured extract

kitchenhelp · 12-22-2006, 07:15 PM

I am a food professional with Kraft Kitchens. I understand that trying to find a sugar free/nut free recipe can be a challenge. I hope you like this idea. I think kids would love it. Enjoy and happy holidays!

Fruit Kabobs with Lemony Dip
Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 1 hr 15 min
Makes: 10 servings, 2 kabobs and 2 Tbsp. dip each

1 container (6 oz.) lowfat/sugar free lemon yogurt
1/2 cup thawed Cool whip lite Whipped Topping
1 qt. strawberries
10 medium kiwi, peeled, quartered
6 medium bananas, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 can (20 oz.) pineapple chunks, drained

MIX yogurt and whipped topping; cover. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
INSERT fruit pieces evenly onto 20 small straws or wooden skewers to form kabobs.
SERVE kabobs with the yogurt mixture for dipping

12-20-2006, 05:08 PM	#1
Kiara874 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 13,536 Gallery: Kiara874 Stats: 196/179/145 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 11/30/04 and over and over again	Need a sugar-free/nut-free idea! DD has her school Christmas party on Friday. One of the kids in her class is diabetic, so we'd like to make something sugar-free (Splenda's OK). The other catch is it has to be nut-free too Any ideas?

12-21-2006, 10:14 AM	#19
SteelerfanAL Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Alabama... but true Floridian at heart Posts: 190 Gallery: SteelerfanAL Stats: 244/233/135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Start 01/13/09	s/f fudge There was a recipe posted recently about fudge. 2 blocks of unsweetened bakers chocoalte, 1 16oz box of cream cheese, vanilla and splenda. there were nuts in this one, but you could omit them. It makes a dark chocolate fudge. HEre is the recipe posted by sweeteater: SUGAR FREE FUDGE RECIPE 16 oz. cream cheese, softened 2 unsweetened chocolate squares (1 oz. each) melted and cooled 1/2 cup sugar substitute (Splenda is good) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional I made them with the nuts and they came out good.

12-22-2006, 08:19 AM	#22
Bev-Ann Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Canada Posts: 403 Gallery: Bev-Ann Stats: Ht 5' 2.5" Size 10 / 8 / 2 WOE: High Protein, LC Start Date: Sep. 2008	LC Coconut Chews -- Makes about 32 cookies These are very good. I took a batch to work for a gathering of non-diabetic/non-lc people and they were a big hit! See the tips below if you don't want to use the sunflower seeds. 1/2 cup coconut milk or heavy cream 1/2 cup equivalent sugar substitute 1/2 cup sour cream 2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes 125 grams (4 oz) cream cheese -- softened 2 large eggs -- at room temperature 2/3 cup sunflower seeds* 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract 1/2 teaspoon orange extract Heat milk in microwave for 45 seconds. Stir in sweetener until completely blended. Add sour cream and mix well. Stir in coconut. Let stand 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Beat cream cheese with eggs until smooth. Add remaining ingredients. Stir into coconut mixture. Place on baking sheets using about 1 tablespoon per cookie. Bake about 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheets. Remove to wire rack and cool completely. Substitute any coarsely chopped seeds or nuts -OR-* omit and add 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa and increase sweetener by 2 tbsp **Substitute any flavoured extract

12-22-2006, 07:15 PM	#23
kitchenhelp Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2 Gallery: kitchenhelp	Hi there I am a food professional with Kraft Kitchens. I understand that trying to find a sugar free/nut free recipe can be a challenge. I hope you like this idea. I think kids would love it. Enjoy and happy holidays! Fruit Kabobs with Lemony Dip Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 1 hr 15 min Makes: 10 servings, 2 kabobs and 2 Tbsp. dip each 1 container (6 oz.) lowfat/sugar free lemon yogurt 1/2 cup thawed Cool whip lite Whipped Topping 1 qt. strawberries 10 medium kiwi, peeled, quartered 6 medium bananas, cut into 1-inch chunks 1 can (20 oz.) pineapple chunks, drained MIX yogurt and whipped topping; cover. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. INSERT fruit pieces evenly onto 20 small straws or wooden skewers to form kabobs. SERVE kabobs with the yogurt mixture for dipping

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12-20-2006, 05:10 PM	#2
stews Random WIT Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 67,674 Blog Entries: 65 Gallery: stews Stats: - 23.2 WOE: Learning2Lose with Jackie Brown Start Date: November 1, 2009	veggies/dip

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stews Random WIT Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 67,674 Blog Entries: 65 Gallery: stews Stats: - 23.2 WOE: Learning2Lose with Jackie Brown Start Date: November 1, 2009	I have NO clue of anything to bake for a diabetic and nut free. mabye you'll get some ideas from someone. I hope. another idea (although, not to bake) would be cheese slices. you could cut them in shapes with cookie cutters and have crackers to serve with it.

12-20-2006, 05:21 PM	#8
lkim Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PMMG, California Chapter Posts: 7,952 Gallery: lkim WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 2000	Can you use regular flour? If so make cookies, oatmeal are good. zucchini bread. Brownies

12-20-2006, 06:05 PM	#9
emel Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 8,115 Gallery: emel Stats: 150/131/125 WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: Sept 2006	toast some oatmeal and cool it. melt a ounce of unsweetend choc with 2 tbl butter, add about 3 T splenda to taste. Mix in the oatmeal and some toasted coconut if that works. press into a plastic lined pan, chill and cut into squares.

12-20-2006, 07:36 PM	#12
Purrgirl Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,909 Gallery: Purrgirl Stats: 146/128 5'6	Oops. Forgot about the no sugar thing! I guess they've just been on my mind lately!

12-20-2006, 10:23 PM	#13
toomuchbooty Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 8,487 Gallery: toomuchbooty Start Date: 04/12/04	Cheese Popcorn?

12-20-2006, 10:26 PM	#14
Tazcat Carby Cat Join Date: May 2004 Location: amidst the cat hair >^..^< Posts: 38,732 Gallery: Tazcat WOE: Catkins	I'd just google sugar free dessert recipes. I'm sure there are whole sites.

12-20-2006, 10:32 PM	#15
NM_Jennifer Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,789 Gallery: NM_Jennifer Stats: 140 (yikes! it was the eggnog)/127/105	It's not baking, but some sugar free Jello jigglers might be fun. In Christmas colors and shapes.

12-20-2006, 10:36 PM	#16
noirebfly Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 533 Gallery: noirebfly WOE: Low Carb Start Date: September 2006	[COLOR="Magenta"]They've got quite a few ideas in here: http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/lowcarb-recipe-help-suggestions/[/COLOR]

12-21-2006, 09:43 AM	#18
Kiara874 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 13,536 Gallery: Kiara874 Stats: 196/179/145 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 11/30/04 and over and over again	Thanks everyone for your ideas! I've given them to DH and will let him decide (while I pick up a fruit tray).

12-21-2006, 06:35 PM	#20
Yummy's_Girl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,917 Gallery: Yummy's_Girl Stats: 168/134/130-135 WOE: A way of my own Start Date: June 2006	Cheesecake