DRAGON BITES carb-counted recipe
A family-friendly, mostly healthy (sometimes treat-y!) easy recipe for families living well with Type 1 Diabetes.
An original recipe from RCrazyIncredibleLife.com:
This whipped cream + raspberry summer dessert is perfect when the berries are at their best! It’s not too sweet to send blood sugars into orbit; but it is rich. We like to serve on its own or heaped on top of berries alongside lemon cookies. Use any berries that are in season.
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Low-Carb? Low-ish
Gluten-free? Yes
Dairy-free? No
Nut-free? Yes
Active Time: 15 mins
Ready in: 15 mins
Carb Content: 13g per cup
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup Whipping Cream (0g of carbs)
- 1 cup (120g weight) Raspberries (6g of carbs), plus more as desired to garnish.
- 2 Tbsp (24g weight) Granulated Sugar (24g of carbs)
- ½ tsp Vanilla Extract (0g of carbs)
- Optional: Raspberry Liqueur for a grown-up treat.
INSTRUCTIONS:
I learned to make whipped cream from my Gramma who of course never had a recipe. This is her method and our measurements. ~Jennifer
1.
Measure out sugar in a small bowl or measuring cup. Set aside.
2.
Pulse berries in food processor until just broken down.
3.
Place cold whipping cream in glass dish. Beat on high speed for 3 minutes; while beater is going sprinkle sugar over cream. Continue to beat until stiff (2 – 3 more minutes); lift beaters out of cream, whipped cream should remain stiff, in peaks. If not, beat it again for a bit.
4.
Fold in raspberries and vanilla with a spatula.
If making ahead, the whipped cream/raspberry mixture will keep for 2 – 3 hours (refrigerated).
5. (Optional)
Garnish with additional raspberries. (Add 2g of carbs for 1/3 cup of extra raspberries.)
6. (Optional)
Drizzle with raspberry liqueur (Add 3g of carbs for each 1/2 Tbsp of raspberry liqueur) or other in-season berry and corresponding liqueur.
CARB CONTENT:
Total yield:
2 ¼ cups of whipped cream/raspberry mixture (~348g finished weight) with 30g of Carbs.
Nutrient Content by Volume:
¼ cup of Raspberry Fool contains 3.3g carbs.
Nutrient Content by Weight:
100g serving of Raspberry Fool contains just under 9g of carbs, for a Carb Factor = 0.09.
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Please don’t rely exclusively on my carb counting! Nutritional information is given for general information only, and will vary depending on the amount, type and brand of ingredients you choose - Please verify your carb and fat content when you make your own version of this recipe.
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