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Cinnamon recipes
Lunchbox cherry granola bars
November 4th, 2009
A tasty and nutritious mid morning snack which well and truly satisfies the mid morning craving for something filling and a little bit sweet. These muesli bars are very high in fibre and healthy fats (Nuts are high in Omega-3 fats). Much like eating a handful of nuts and fruit – only crunchy, and soooo [...]
Pistachio apple flan
July 23rd, 2009
This mouthwatering treat combines soft, thin slices of apple with a light custard and a nut base to die for — the pistachio nut flavour really comes through.
It’s great from a GI and cholesterol perspective: the nut base has white beans added which are low GI (31), has no butter or oil added, and is [...]
Apple cake with banana, coconut and ricotta topping
July 12th, 2009
One of the most disappointing things about being on a diabetic diet is missing out on things. Saying no to rich desserts is fine most of the time-particularly if the blood sugar spike makes you feel unwell. There are some occasions though, like birthdays, when it is nice to be able to have a piece [...]
Hearty Apple and Pear Porridge (Oatmeal)
July 1st, 2009
Inspiration for this delicious breakfast meal came from our all time favourite bakery: “Knead Bakers” in Hawthorn, Melbourne, Australia, who make a delicious porridge with maple syrup. If you are ever in the vicinity, you MUST go there. Not only do they make the most delicious organic sourdough bread, but their brunch menu is superb. They [...]
Low Fat Bread and Butter Pudding
June 27th, 2009
There is nothing like warm bread and milk for a feel good dessert on a cold winters night. This recipe was inspired by a scrumptious version of the dish I had at Forbes and Burton Restaurant on a cold weekend during a welcome long lunch. Their chef’s version at my best guess included cream, cinnamon, [...]
Banana pancakes
June 26th, 2009
Cafe pancakes are a real no-no for low GI and diabetic diets for a number of reasons: processed white flour, high sugar and usually fried in generous amounts of butter and served with syrups. Delicious, but the huge spike in blood sugars may leave you feeling irritable and rotten afterwards if you are diabetic. This [...]
