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These Diabetic Slow Cooker Recipes offer you a fine array of healthier eating choices than your standard crock pot faire. We have the standard beef stew, chili and brisket. However, we also have collected some less obvious, but equally tasty recipes including shredded pork and bean soup, to name a few.
What makes a slower cooker recipe diabetic?
The key to making these recipes tasty and healthier than the originals is to use better cuts of meat, watch portion size and use versions of ingredients that are much lower in sodium and saturated fat.
Also, if certain high carbohydrate ingredients can be substituted for lower carb alternatives, then this should be done, as well.
If you like any of these recipes, let us know. If you have others you think are worthwhile let us know as well. We are always looking for new and delicious slow cooker recipes.
This is my diabetic chili recipe. There are a couple of things about this recipe that are unusual. However, I think you will agree that the changes are worth while. First, I use sirloin for the meat. Sirloin is somewhat expensive compared with stew beef, that many people use for chili recipes. However, I really … Read more
My diabetic shredded pork recipe lets you have a classic American dish. Great for a tailgate or other get together. I have reduced the sugar content and some of the sodium normally found in more traditional recipes. Some people complain about recipes that cut out high sugar and sodium content. Personally, I have a hard … Read more
Here is my diabetic corned beef recipe. I love corned beef and cabbage, but the dish is a difficult one to make healthy. The big problem is that when the beef is corned, it takes on a massive amount of salt. I mean a truly ridiculous amount. There really isn’t a whole lot you can … Read more
Something New? Try this diabetic white chili recipe. It is super low in sodium and uses less carbs than most comparable recipes. It has always been a fan favorite at our house. I would note that to achieve the low sodium results, you will have to take an extra step. This recipe uses dried kidney … Read more
Hearty diabetic black bean soup recipe. This soup is a great appetizer or meal. I also like this recipe because black beans are a fantastic source of dietary fiber and nutrients. One key aspect of this recipe is that I use dry black beans, not canned beans. Why is this important? First, canned beans have … Read more
This Diabetic Brisket Recipe was not altered at all from the original non-diabetic beef brisket recipe. I cannot emphasize how easy AND good this recipe is to make. I (and soon to be you!) have Dave Baker to thank for sharing this creation. No, Dave is not a celebrity chef, but a long time friend of mine, … Read more
I made this diabetic beef stew recipe last night. I loved it and so did my whole family. While it tastes good, there are several aspects of the recipe that make it much healthier than a normal beef stew. First, I use sirloin instead of stew beef. Yes, it is more expensive, but I typically … Read more