The Best Sugar and Flour Free Christmas Cake for Diabetics!
The Best Sugar and Flour Free Christmas Cake for Diabetics!
Discover the perfect festive treat that’s both delicious and diabetic-friendly! This sugar and flour-free Christmas cake is a delightful way to celebrate the season without spiking your blood sugar. Made with wholesome ingredients, this cake is sure to be a hit at your holiday gatherings!
Recipe Overview
This amazing Christmas cake features a festive blend of apples, oats, and dried fruits, enhanced with warm spices like cinnamon and vanilla. It’s a simple recipe that offers a tender texture and a delightful aroma, all while being completely sugar and flour free!
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 small apples (peeled, finely diced)
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp yogurt
- 1 tbsp stevia (or any 1:1 sugar substitute)
- Pinch of vanilla powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 60 g (10 tbsp / ½ cup / 2 oz) rolled oats (ground into flour)
- 1 tsp baking soda + 1 tbsp 9% vinegar (to neutralize)
- 40 g (¼ cup / 1.4 oz) dried cranberries (soaked for 15 min)
- 20 g (⅕ cup / 0.7 oz) raisins (soaked for 15 min)
- Walnuts (for topping)
- A few extra cranberries (for garnish)
For the Oolong Tea
- 2 tbsp oolong tea
- 1 tsp dried orange peel
- 4 small slices fresh ginger
- Boiling water (to steep for 4 min)
Baking Instructions
- Prepare the Apple Base: Peel and finely dice the apples.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk together eggs, milk, yogurt, and stevia. Add vanilla and cinnamon.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: Grind the oats into flour. Extinguish baking soda with vinegar, then combine both with the wet mixture.
- Combine: Pour the batter over the diced apples and mix well. Fold in the soaked dried fruits (reserve a few cranberries for topping).
- Transfer to Pan: Pour the mixture into a greased pan lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle with walnuts and reserved cranberries.
- Bake: Bake at 180°C (360°F) for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Prepare the Oolong Tea
While the cake is baking, you can prepare the oolong tea. Combine the oolong tea, dried orange peel, and ginger in a teapot. Pour boiling water over the mixture and steep for 4 minutes.
Serving and Storage
- Serve the cake warm alongside a cup of oolong tea for the perfect Christmas pairing!
- Store leftover cake in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Diabetic Tips
- Oats, apples, and dried fruits provide slow-release carbohydrates.
- Drinking oolong tea (up to 6 cups a day) may help lower blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes, according to studies.
- The net carbs per slice are approximately 10–12 g.
Nutritional Information
(per slice, 8 servings)
- Calories: ~135 kcal
- Protein: 4 g
- Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g (net ≈ 10–12 g)
Consult Your Doctor
If you have diabetes, it’s always best to consult your doctor before trying new food or recipes.
Conclusion
This sugar and flour-free Christmas cake is not only a wonderful treat for diabetics but also a festive delight for everyone around the table! Try it out and enjoy the natural sweetness of apples paired with the warmth of spices. Happy holidays!
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