I can answer your baking questions! Let share fun recipes!

[tortoise]

I think a stick of butter and 1 cup sugar would work better. Cream it, add the egg, add the spice/vanilla/leavening, then flour, oats, fruit and nuts.

 

[FarmerJamie]

I have a fantastic sugar free recipe! It is only bananas, peanut butter, and oats. It is sweet from the bananas, and you can add any add ins you want, for additional sweetness! Tell me if you try it! https://runningonrealfood.com/flourless-peanut-butter-banana-oatmeal-cookies/

Bananas and most non-berry fruits and oats are not diabetic friendly. One banana and one cup of Oatmeal each contain many carbs (~27). Just saying from years of experience.

I do appreciate your enthusiasm. The recipe link states 18g of carbs per cookie. That is not good for people trying to reduce carbs to manage diabetes without meds and insulin.

Something like this is a better option. My 2 cents, your mileage my vary.

Low-Carb Peanut Butter Cookies (Sugar-Free)

These sugar-free and low-carb peanut butter cookies are a great healthy treat. Not only are they delicious but they are also made using just 5 ingredients!

diabetesstrong.com

 

[frustratedearthmother]

@FarmerJamie is spot on! He's a low-carb guru!

A lot of folks think it's just sugar that's not allowed for diabetics, but unfortunately that's not so. Wheat flour is a biggie and fruit is full of fructose which is a form of sugar.

But, with a little ingenuity a diabetic can feed their sweet tooth with recipes like FJ posted.
Tonight for a sweet treat we're having:

2 Minute Sugar-Free Cheesecake (Keto, Low Carb)

This Low Carb Sugar Free Cheesecake Recipe is made in 2 minutes in your microwave, but oven method is also provided. It's keto, crustless, gluten free and tastes amazing! Sugar Free Keto Cheesecake If you're a cheesecake lover like me, sometimes you want just a serving right? You don't...

www.sugarfreemom.com

I've already got 'em in the fridge cooling. Only problem I see is that they are waaaaay itty bitty, lol. I'll probably double the recipe next time. Oh - and heavy cream for whipped cream is practically carb free. I even have a substitute for whipped cream if you're out. You can add some splenda (or sugar free sweetener of your choice) to sour cream and it's a pretty cool substitute for whipped cream. The tart/sweet combo is really great with cheese cake!

 

[FarmerJamie]

Mmmmm, keto cheesecake!

I think this recipe below is diabetic-friendly if you use Swerve. Its the only decent keto-friendly cookie I've found. I like them best as a jam thumbprint with homemade no sugar added jam.

3-Ingredient Vegan Almond Flour Cookies (oil-free) | powerhungry®

3-Ingredient vegan almond flour cookies that are naturally grain-free, gluten-free, oil-free, vegan, & keto-friendly with 1 substitution.

www.powerhungry.com

Oh oh oh. Those look so easy. I have an almond meal cookie recipe I use as a crust, too

 

[FarmerJamie]

You could had a splash of heavy whipping cream to add a little moisture.

Would like to know how it turns out.

You'll be surprised about how some of the combinations work out. Lol

 

[FarmerJamie]

For a low carb crust, you could use the recipe below. Instead of the pre-made fluff, just whip some heavy whipping cream. I have made the recipe in a similar fashion (just mix in the PB) as a low carb version. Yum
Love my big kitchenaid mixer

Low Carb Keto Graham Cracker Crust

This easy low carb keto graham cracker crust made with almond flour is the perfect keto pie crust for low carb cheesecakes and cream pies.

www.lowcarbmaven.com

 

[tortoise]

That sounds so yummy. Remind me to never make it. 🤣

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Don't do it - you'll hate yourself when you eat the whole dang thing!

 

[MistyWeeg13]

And since that's such a healthy choice you can't even be upset with 'em lol!

Exactly! Lol! That is so frustrating!

 

[CrealCritter]

Daughter In Law's apple pie. Hated to cut this work of art. But you know I did interesting sweet and tangy sour taste with slightly crunchy apples - really yummy. I had seconds of course.