This is a delicately blended mix of healthy goodness that leads you discover the deepness of dark natural flavors.
Enticing right? :)
Let’s face it, we all love chocolate sometimes, particularly sweet chocolate treats. And this one will more than satisfy.
This delicious no bake diabetic low carb chocolate pudding has a super fast prep of just a few minutes. You have to wait a bit for it to set and cool but it’s well worth it.
Best of all, this delicious dessert is 100% sugar free – using chocolate flavored stevia extract – a natural sweetener alternative with a chocolate flavor.
If you do purchase a small bottle, it will keep in the pantry for years so you’ll have it handy to include in more choc filled desserts, or cakes!!
Best of all, this decadent diabetic dessert is low carb, with just those few shavings of dark chocolate on top.
Equipment Needed:
- Food processor or electric bowl mixer
- 2 serving glasses
- Spatula
No Bake Diabetic Chocolate Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 large avocado – or 2 small
- 1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 tsp. equiv. chocolate flavored stevia extract
- 2 Tablespoon coconut cream – or milk
- 2 Tablespoon cream cheese
- 1 oz dark chocolate – 70-80% cocoa – grated
Instructions
- Put everything (except chocolate) into a food processor and blend for 1-2 minutes until smooth. You may need to use a spatula to scrape down the edges and then blend again.
- Scoop into 2 serving glasses, and top with grated chocolate.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before eating.
Notes
- Make it a peppermint chocolate pudding by adding a few drops of peppermint extract.
- Add cinnamon or vanilla for a different flavor twist.
- Be extra decadent with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
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subhasis mandal
Hello, I’m a diabetic patient since 2003.Now i want to get more information(also diet chart) about diabetic good health.
Emily - Dietitian (MS, RD)
You’ve come to the right place! We find a low carb diet very effective at improving sugar levels- this diabetes friendly food list will be a good resource to get you started.
We have a ton of free information on the blog, or you could consider joining us as a member for even more recicpes.
Rene van Beek
Hi Jadha, I was just diagnosed on Friday. This is the tough part. I now have Type 2, so no sugars, BUT I also have Epilipsy. Thus no fake sugar or sugar subsitutes. Now what???. To top that off I also have Fibtromyalgia. Tons of meds and diet limitions. I feel like Im starving. Any ideas for me. Please email me any help. Thanks Rene
Jedha
Hi Rene – it’s certainly not good news, so sorry to hear that. For you the key will be choosing foods that are good for diabetes and lowering inflammation – choose from this food list and you will be helping all conditions. As for sweet substitute, your best option will be lower carb fruits. There are lots of ways to adapt, you just need to get used to knowing what alternatives are.
Sandra Moore
The problem I have with the above recipe is the amount of fat it contains. My family is overweight and need to lose a lot, however, every time we add avocado’s to our diet, we tend to gain. I also have a problem with soy products causing depression in me, so I can’t switch it out. What other item could be used, geletine? My husband hates yogurt.
Jedha
That is odd Sandra. In general, fat does not make you fat, unless there are also too many carbs in the diet or calories are way too high. Following a low carb diet, such as the one we encourage here, usually results in significant weight loss. As for altering this recipe, I don’t think gelatine will work and don’t have any other suggestions unfortunately. Probably best to look for an alternative recipe.
Mike
I was just diagnosed this week with type 2. Unfortunately I love to eat. I just don’t know what now. I am getting conflicting information with all these different web sites. Yours seems like the best I’ve seen so far, but, before I join I need to adjust to this new life. whole wheat Bread, good or bad. I hate rice but is brown rice ok. Whole wheat pasta – good or bad. These things are conflicting from site to site. Help!!!!
Jedha: Nutritionist (MNutr)
Ha, that’s funny Mike – we all love to eat. ;)
Yes, that conflict is a real one but rest assured our info is all based on current research information and what we share is helping our members and subscribers get great results. And the good news is, you can eat plenty of delicious food!
As for your questions. We do encourage a low carb diet here so all the foods you mention are usually excluded because they are high in carbs. If you are going to eat them, you will need to portion control – 1 slice bread only, max 1/2 cup rice or pasta only. But generally, most people do better without these foods. Here’s our recommended food list and a few tips on getting started.
If you want help to adjust to this new life much faster, our 30 Day Turnaround Program is perfectly designed to help you do that and will clear up any food confusions moving forward.
Adriana
Thank you for everything you do for this community. Since my Type 2 diabetes diagnosis I gave up my favorite food to eat on a daily basis (namely baked goods with ice cream in all derivations). My concern is when I crave dessert, I “treat” myself with 1 “serving” of Jello brand Sugar Free Chocolate pudding with Land-O-Lakes sugar-free whipped cream. How bad is this?
Jedha
Well no one is perfect and we all have our indulgences Adriana. Overall the thing to keep in mind about your chosen foods is they are poor quality processed foods. Take the choc pudding as an example: INGREDIENTS: MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, MALTODEXTRIN, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, CALCIUM SULFATE, XANTHAN GUM, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, ASPARTAME AND ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, RED 40, YELLOW 5, BLUE 2, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, BHA.
These aren’t exactly healthful ingredients so while the overall carb content on the nutrition label is low, it’s up to you whether you want to make the effort to eat ingredients that are far better for your body. Of course, we would encourage you to do that.
Christina S.
Hi Jedha,
I have been following you for sometime and will be joining as soon as I can afford to as I just started back working.
I do want to say thank you for sending all of your emails as they are so helpful.
I have a question, I am diabetic and try to control it myself so far. My wake up# is typically about 125 – 135 and A1C (not sure of late but was 6.1.
I read your emailabut using Cal -Mag and have ordered it…
Can I use it with Lysinopril 10/12.5 HCTZ ?
Jedha
Awesome Christina, we can’t wait to have you as a member. I’m not aware of any interactions, however, you should always consult your doctor regarding medications and supplements.
sonia
Hi jedha.can i use sugarr free chocolate and as for sugar plain stevia.thank you
Jedha
Sure, just be wary of artificial sweeteners.
Lesa
I’m Lesa. After I stopped drinking alcohol I realized My blood sugar levels are too high and I’m overweight. I started mayoclinic diabetic diet. On my quest for a natural sugar option I found coconut sugar. I use it very sparingly in herbal tea and black coffee. It’s not the same taste as sugar but pretty good. What do you think?
Emily - Dietitian (MS, RD)
You might be surprised to know that coconut sugar still contains carbohydrates (just like regular sugar) and therefore might not be the best choice for managing your blood sugar. Stevia and monk fruit are better choices. You can read more about coconut sugar here.
Mrs . c . Davies
The last thing on the list Of ingredients is stevia, but not how much!
Jedha
Not sure how that got there, it’s just the choc flavored stevia you need.
Kim
I have a diagnosis of R73.9 blood sugar. How rigid do i need to be with my diet at this time. I exercise 5-6 times a week and sleep around 7 hours nightly. I do have about 50 lbs. to lose, so i have started a low carb, low fat diet a couple weeks ago. I am limiting my carbs to between 80-100 daily, is this too aggressive?
Thank you,
Kim
Jedha
Hi Kim, R73.9 is not a blood sugar reading, it is a billable code under medicare. Did your doctor do a blood glucose or A1C test? Those are the numbers you need. Here is some info on carbs.
Nancy Freeman
You said it was sugar free….but the nutrition chart shows 4g. Should not this read 0g if sugar free otherwise why post sugar free? Very misleading especially to a diabetic.
Jedha
Nancy, this recipe is 100% sugar free – do you see sugar anywhere? No.
Ingredients contain natural sugars, so no, it shouldn’t say 0 g sugar. For example, an avocado contains 0.8 g sugar but it is NOT added sugar!
Larissa dsouza
Hi jedha. My sugar levels are always shooting high no matter what I eat. Need help pls
Jedha
Hi Larissa, There are other factors to consider beyond diet as well. First though, are you really eating well? If you eat a piece of chicken breast and green vegetables, does your sugar still rise? Are you exercising? Do you have lots of stress? Are you sleeping well? All of these factors need to be considered. Try keeping a food/lifestyle diary so you can identify what needs changing.