This page is designed to offer you a wide range of ideas, inspirations, and useful information as you explore foods that are carbohydrate-conscious for your child living with Type 1 diabetes. Whether you're seeking tasty snacks, enjoyable free foods, or special seasonal and holiday-themed options, you'll find a comprehensive selection here to suit your needs. Our goal is to help you make informed choices while keeping your carbohydrate intake in mind, providing variety and creativity to support. From everyday essentials to festive treats, we've gathered options that cater to different tastes and occasions, ensuring you never run out of delicious ideas to enjoy.

RECIPES for the Seasons

INSTRUCTIONS:

Mix water and blue food color in a large bowl.

1. Combine the butter, cream, and sweetener in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook until light brown and thickened stirring frequently. This takes 10-15 min.

2. Stir in the extracts, cream cheese, and salt. Stir until the cream cheese is thoroughly incorporated. Set aside to cool to room temperature and thicken further.

3. Melt the chocolate in the microwave or in a double boiler. I do it in the microwave stirring every 30 seconds. Put a little in the bottom of each mold and spread it up the sides. Put in the fridge to harden. Do one more layer of chocolate. Harden in the fridge. 

4. Fill the chocolate cups 3/4 full with the room temperature caramel. Put in the fridge to chill the caramel. After about 5 min it should be cool enough to put chocolate on top. You can cover the caramel or just drizzle lines on. Sprinkle with a little coarse sea salt. Store in the fridge.

NUTRITION FACTS PER PIECE:

Total Carbohydrates: 1g

INSTRUCTIONS

Bars

• Preheat the oven to 325ºF and grease a 9×9 inch metal pan.

• In a large bowl, beat the butter with the sweetener until well combined and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla.

• All at once, add the almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat until the dough comes together.

• Spread the batter in the prepared baking pan and bake 20 to 25 minutes, until the center is puffed and the edges are golden brown. It will still be very soft.

• Remove and let cool in the pan.

Frosting

• In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Beat in the sweetener until well combined, then beat in the vanilla extract.

• Spread the frosting over the cooled bars and sprinkle with holiday sprinkles. Refrigerate 30 minutes to set the frosting before cutting into bars.

1. Coat the inside of the gap where you just cut with a filling of almond or hazelnut butter.

2. Place sunflower seeds on the top of where the "mouth" is to resemble the teeth.

3. Place 1 sliced strawberry inside the mouth to resemble the tongue.

4. "Glue" each eye above the mouth, using a dab of almond butter to make it stick in place.

5. Serve your monsters and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts per bar:

Carb 4g

Fiber 1.8g

Protein 4g

Instructions

1. Slather the nut or seed butter into the celery ribs.

2. Add the antlers, eyes, and nose for the full Rudolph face.

3. Watch your kids eat and devour this snack

Nutrition Facts for 1 Reindeer bite with 1 tablespoon PB/Nut Butter

Protein 4g

Carb 5g

Fiber 3g

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

• In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, ranch seasoning, egg, breadcrumbs, and garlic powder until just combined.

• Shape mixture into golf ball-sized bombs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

• Lightly spray or brush with olive oil.

• Bake for 18–22 minutes or until cooked through and golden.

• Top each bomb with mozzarella and broil for 1–2 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

• Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Protein 29g

Carb 7g

Fiber 1g

INSTRUCTIONS

• In a small bowl, stir together mozzarella, olive oil, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, and season with salt. Set aside.

• Assemble skewers: Layer a cherry tomato, basil leaf, marinated mozzarella ball, and another cherry tomato. Place on your serving platter.

• Make balsamic glaze: In a small saucepan or skillet, bring balsamic vinegar to a low simmer. Let thicken until syrupy, 15 minutes. Set aside to cool and thicken.

• Drizzle skewers with balsamic glaze and serve.

Nutrition Facts per 3 pickle bites:

Protein 2g

Carb 1g

Fiber 2g