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When I think of fall & winter I think of food, more importantly dessert! My daughter and I slashed our sugar intake dramatically this summer. We started to notice changes in our health that made me concerned about diabetes and pre-diabetes. An estimated that 57 million people have pre-diabetes in the US, and 35% are estimated to be Hispanic. That’s scary!
Since my Dad, grandmother (Dad’s mom) and my Dad’s grandmother are diabetics, managing my blood sugar spikes and sugar cravings is something that comes natural to me. 6 million (23%) Hispanics in the United States have diabetes compared to 20 million of non-Hispanic whites. Staggering isn’t it? I try to use sugar replacements, whole wheat or diabetic friendly flour and look for ways to satisfy my hunger (cravings) without spiking my glucose level.
Today I’m baking a family favorite, Pumpkin Spice Muffins using a secret ingredient. If you promise not to tell to share, I let you in on the secret ingredient – Glucerna!
I worked in a Skilled & long-term Nursing facility for several years and learned about more about diabetes and carb management. Using Glucerna products is a smart way to manage your blood sugar and watch your weight by adding the right kind of carbs to your meal plan. You can visit Walmart for a large selection of Glucerna product like CARBSTEADY®, CARBSTEADY® ULTRA shakes or Glucerna bars designed to help minimize blood sugar spikes compared to compared to high-glycemic carbohydrates.
For today’s recipe, I purchased a 6 pack of butter pecan flavor Glucerna CARBSTEADY®. The pecan flavor adds that “sweet nutty” flavor your sweet tooth is looking for in a pumpkin spice muffin. There are several baking ingredients in this recipe. Most of the items are already in your baking cupboard, but you can also download a money saving Glucerna coupon for $1 off of any one (1) Glucerna product.
Follow the recipe below! You are using such a small amount of each ingredient, that it’s bound to last throughout the holidays.
Pumpkin Spice Muffins
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp nutmeg
2 tsp cinnamon
1 cup applesauce
1 cup of mashed pumpkin
1/2 egg or egg substitute
1/4 cup plus 8 packets of sugar substitute
2 tbsp veg. oil
1 tsp almond extract
1 – 8oz bottle of Glucerna Sake (Butter Pecan flavor)
Combine 2 cups whole wheat flour , 2 tsp baking powder, 2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 tsp nutmeg, 2 tsp cinnamon, 1 cup applesauce in a medium mixing bowl. In another mixing bowl combine 1 cup applesauce, 1 cup of mashed pumpkin, 1/2 egg or egg substitute , 1/4 cup plus 8 packets of sugar substitute , 2 tbsp veg. oil, 1 tsp almond extract, 8oz bottle of Glucerna Sake (Butter Pecan flavor). Mix thoroughly then combine dry ingredients with wet mixture.
Once the batter is mixed properly, line cupcake pan with individual liners. Fill to the top with muffin batter. Bake for 25 minutes of 350F. Allow to cool for 10 minutes then enjoy for a diabetic friendly treat.
Being non-compliant with diabetes is not an option! My father has been in and out of the hospital due to his diabetes, pancreas and other diabetic related issues like foot wounds which can become septic. It’s scary! Over the years, he has learned many valuable lesson when it comes to managing his diabetes and now understands that monitoring his diet is a priority! You can find diabetic meal plan suggestions and more about Glucerna’s Steady Ahead campaign as well.
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup applesauce
- 1 cup of mashed pumpkin
- 1/2 egg or egg substitute
- 1/4 cup plus 8 packets of sugar substitute
- 2 tbsp veg. oil
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 - 8oz bottle of Glucerna Sake (Butter Pecan flavor)
- Combine 2 cups whole wheat flour , 2 tsp baking powder, 2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 tsp nutmeg, 2 tsp cinnamon, 1 cup applesauce in a medium mixing bowl. In another mixing bowl combine 1 cup applesauce, 1 cup of mashed pumpkin, 1/2 egg or egg substitute , 1/4 cup plus 8 packets of sugar substitute , 2 tbsp veg. oil, 1 tsp almond extract, 8oz bottle of Glucerna Sake (Butter Pecan flavor). Mix thoroughly then combine dry ingredients with wet mixture. Thoroughly blend and mix. Once the batter is mixed properly, line cupcake pan with individual liners. Fill to the top with muffin batter. Bake for 25 minutes of 350F. Allow to cool for 10 minutes then enjoy for a diabetic friendly treat.
Be sure to check out more information about Glucerna and the amazing array of shakes and nutritional bar options at Glucerna.com
Oooh, I love pumpkin spice anything!
These muffins look delicious! Thanks for sharing!
What a great idea, love the combination of the flavors and that is a diabetic friendly recipe. Thanks for your participation in this campaign. #client
I am a fan of anything pumpkin! Your muffins sound awesome
These look and sound yummy. I can’t wait to try this recipe I love pumpkin muffins.
I have a slue of family that would love to give these a try.
This sounds like a great recipe for anyone with blood sugar problems. I’ve never thought of cooking with something like this before.
This is a very interesting idea. I can see how this would help someone with diabetes or hypoglycemia.
What a great way to get your sweet tooth tamed! This sounds like a great recipe.
I love the fun treats of each season. Fall is all about apples and pumpkins. But most of the treats are horrible for you. It’s great to have a healthy option.
Oh these would be amazing. I love this! I’m definitely in the mood for that pumpkin spice flavor.
I enjoy making seasonal treats like this and appreciate the low sugar content. I notice that even a bit of sugar leaves me constantly craving more.
This would be a great treat for my inlaws. They are both diabetic and love their sweets.
Adding Glycerna is a good idea I have almost completely cut sugar out.
Oh wow these look yummy and perfect for Fall! I’ll have to make these at home!
Wow these definitely look like tasty fall treats! I love them even more that they are low in sugar
These look just delicious! I haven’t ever had Pumpkin anything, but the more I keep hearing about it I want to try. This would be great to start!
I will have to try making this recipe for my Dad. He is diabetic and we are always looking for diabetic friendly recipes. These look so delicious.
Pumpkin Spice season is here! Great recipe and great gluten free option!
This looks like such a yummy treat ant. So many do suffer from diabetes, glad you are sharing options.
Looks so Yummy. I’m so excited fall is here and all the yummy treats are back.