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Wednesday 3 July 2019

Low Carb (Mug) Cakes - Suitable for diabetics and non-diabetics

I think most readers would agree that diabetes and cakes doesn’t sound like a great combination, as both flour and sugar will raise blood sugar levels and that is the last thing a diabetic wants or needs.

However, there are sugar substitutes that work quite well in most recipes and there are many different low carb flours and flour substitutes which may be used.

Low carb cakes can be delicious and do not raise blood sugar levels as a regular cake would, so if you are a diabetic and want to treat yourself to a cake you could consider trying a low carb cake recipe. In fact many non-diabetics, or those wishing to reduce sugar and carbs intake can enjoy these cakes too. 


Raspberry Cream Cheese Mug Cupcake : Low Carb and Delicious
Are you a fan of mug cakes? They're very popular in the low carb, keto world.
In about five minutes you can mix a few basic ingredients...
then enjoy a single serving of 'sweet', low carb goodness.
No oven needed for this recipe, it's 'cooked' in the microwave!
see more details/recipe here


Chocolate Mug Cake
hard to resist and ready in under five minutes 
see more details and recipe on the Diabetes Diet Blog here


Tiramisu Mug Cake
this sugar free low carb cake is made in minutes and tastes just like traditional tiramisu,
but without all the carbs and sugar!
nice for a special occasion, or perhaps if you feel like a treat
see more details/recipe here

The above recipes use 'low carb flour' and if you are just starting a low carb diet/lifestyle you may feel confused with which low carb flours to use. You may never have used any of them before and how to use them properly can be daunting. Low carb flours do not behave like wheat flour, and how to use them in your old regular high carb recipes is a common question. Of course you may also be interested, or want to know more about them. If that is the case then Libby at 'Ditch The Carbs' site has a very good guide, and you can read it here

If you may be looking for more low carb cake recipe ideas, why not consider one or all of these here

Dear reader, you will find a variety of articles and recipe ideas within this blog, and not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.

All the best Jan

34 comments:

Laura. M said...

Ricos postres. La taza me encanta
Un abrazo.

Lowcarb team member said...

Laura. M said...
Ricos postres. La taza me encanta
Un abrazo

Google translate:
Nice desserts. I love the cup
A hug.

Beca said...

My husband rarely eats desserts because he's on a strict diet but I think he'd like these little treats. thanks for sharing.
xx Beca

CJ Kennedy said...

I love mug cakes. Mix and eat with very little clean up. Sweet, indeed.

Tom said...

...something to try!

Sami said...

The tiramisu looks specially delicious. Thanks Jan

Jo said...

They look lovely, as so convenient to make too.

Lorrie said...

A bit of dessert is always a nice treat - good when it's low carb, too!

Debbie said...

beautiful...looking very delicious!! i have tried these, with regular ingredients, without much luck!!

Lady Caer Morganna said...

Now these look delicious!

Bill said...

I would like to try this, it looks delicious.

Miss Val's Creations said...

I have never had a mug cake. The concept of quickly cooking a cake in the microwave it brilliant!

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

Interesting instructions!

Elephant's Child said...

I really, really like the single serve element. Thank you.

Sue said...

Oooh now these really appeal to me, one of each please! Have a fun week, Sue x

Chatty Crone said...

Finally a dessert I can have - did not know there was low carb flour.

Chelsey @ The Heartspace Connect said...

Mug cakes are such a cute and yummy idea! Thanks for sharing.

happyone said...

Looks delicious and nice to be able to make a single serving. Can't eat too much of it that way. :)

NanaDiana said...

I am drooling!!!! Love those single serving ideas!!!

Evi Erlinda said...

I need to try those cakes, so yummy!

Thanks for sharing

Lady Fi said...

Mmm - delicious!

Margaret D said...

Well it/they look lovely, I'm not a mud cake eater unless I have to :)

Recomenzar said...

felicitaciones por tu maravillosos blog

Valerie-Jael said...

These look sooooo good! Valerie

Victor S E Moubarak said...

They all sound (and look) so tasty. Especially the tiramisu.

God bless.

Snowbird said...

They all look delicious!xxx

Mary Kirkland said...

Those are great ideas. They sure look good.

sandy said...

they look so good and I've never had a mug cake and yet I should have because they sound so good and easy. So now I will. yum.

Sandra said...

Your posts always make me jump up and look for something to eat.Ha.
These do look purrfect though.
Hugs

William Kendall said...

Sounds good!

kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchen said...

Thanks for the information and links for the recipes, Jan!

Marco Luijken said...

Hello Jan,
That's looking great.
So nice to see always your new ideas. And how you present the food, it makes of all a small party. So nice!!

Best regards,
Marco

Sally said...

I'm looking forward to reading the links you shared, Jan. I've never heard of that type of flour. Thank you!

Magic Love Crow said...

My mouth is watering! Thanks Jan! Big Hugs!