Extra Low Glycemic Recipes

Desserts

Carob and Pumpkin Seed Bars

(serves 16)

98 calories, 6.2 g carbohydrates, 4 g protein, 7 g fat

These bars will look like a brownie but have a different taste since this is a no-flour dessert!

They are nevertheless delightful for those who haven’t had dessert in a while.

2 eggs, separated

½ cup apple juice concentrate

1 tsp. vanilla extract

¼ tsp. ascorbic acid (vitamin C) crystals (purchase in health food store)

3½ tbsp. carob powder, sifted NOT packed

1/8 tsp. salt

1 cup pumpkin seeds, ground into meal in food processor

¾ cup walnuts or pecans, coarsely chopped

Oil an 8x8-inch square pan. Cut a square of wax paper to fit bottom, lay it in place and oil it. Put

egg whites in a separate bowl from yolks and set aside. Put yolks in a medium bowl and add salt,

vanilla, and ascorbic acid crystals. Whisk a few minutes until light. Gradually add juice, then carob

powder, while continuing to whisk. Using a spoon, stir in seed meal and nuts for 1 minute. Preheat

oven to 350 degrees.

Beat egg whites with a mixer, for 1 minute on low, then 1 minute on medium, then 2 minutes on

high, until stiff and shiny. Spoon one-quarter of the whites into the batter and stir until white

disappears. Fold remaining whites carefully into batter with a rubber spatula, until all white is

gone.

Scrape batter into prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes, or until top springs back when touched

lightly. Use a knife to loosen the edges, then turn out onto a cooling rack. Peel off wax paper

before continuing to cool. Cut into squares when cool.

Berry Freeze

(serves 4)

127 calories, 14 g carbohydrates, 6 g protein, 6 g fat

1 lb. frozen strawberries, slightly thawed (or 1 pt fresh berries, frozen slightly)

¾ cup part skim ricotta

3 tbsp. all fruit strawberry jam

Fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)

Blend slightly frozen berries in food processor. Slowly add ricotta and then jam, blending all the

while. Serve immediately, garnished with a fresh strawberry, if desired