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Permalink Reply by marvin on March 31, 2010 at 7:55pm

hmmnn... how about one of those edible arrangements..? theyre fruits and still has sugar/carb but at least its kinda healthy...hehehhe.. well. its your day anyways, eat some and just dont forget to take your insulin/ or pills or whatever you use for your D... remember you can still eat pretty much everything but in moderation.. :p

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Permalink Reply by The Diabetic Welfare Queen on March 31, 2010 at 7:58pm

If someone is a baker, they can make a low carb alternative. There are groups with low carb ideas, and dLife has some pretty great recipes... :)

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Permalink Reply by Devon on March 31, 2010 at 8:05pm

I don't have the recipe, but you could probably google it, but it is this yummy cool whip and jello mix. You get a thing of cool whip (I pick the kind with the least amount of carbs) and a packet of Sugar Free jello, and somehow you add water to the mix and stir it all in to the cool whip. anyways- it's really yummy... I'll see if I can figure out how it's made. It's like a Mousse texture, that's what the girls made me for my birthday.

Found it!

2/3 c. boiling water
1 pkg. Jello (4 serving size)
1/2 c. water cold (ice cubes)
1-8 oz. Cool Whip
1 graham cracker crust (6 oz)

Stir boiling water with Jello until dissolved. Add 1/2 cup cold water or ice cubes, then stir in Cool Whip until smooth. Refrigerate 10 minutes. Spoon on crust and wait 4 hours, or overnight until until firm.

I didn't have it in a pie crust, we just had it in little cups.

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Permalink Reply by Gerri on March 31, 2010 at 8:33pm

Very impressive that you didn't have even a crumb or accidental frosting lick! Guess you've got some time to figure out your birthday treat:) Cheesecake is a great low carb dessert, though sure not low calorie. Just substituting a sweetener for sugar & using ground nuts for crust is all that's needed since there's no flour.

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Permalink Reply by Kathyann on March 31, 2010 at 8:52pm

Sounds boring. How about a mini cupcake?

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Permalink Reply by ladybug on March 31, 2010 at 8:57pm

OK, not even once?!!!! It really doesn't matter if I believe you :) hee,hee. I am not much of an sweet eater (thank gooness) but once in a while at work i will have a sliver of cake if it is made with that sweet frosting, if with whip topping little bit more. This just means i have to count my CHO (carbohydrates) into count. I will even take a walk if i don't feel like pumping in more insulin to cover it. So have a small piece of cake on your birthday, that is made with whip topping or now days cakes are made with Splenda as well. I have not had one yet but i have been told it is good. If i find the receipe i will let you know. Your B-day comes only once a year so enjoy it!

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