Diabetic-Friendly Baked Fruit Custard
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 cups low-fat milk
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp powdered sweetener (erythritol or stevia blend, adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp custard powder (optional, for thickness)
- 1 cup mixed fruits (choose low-sugar options like apples, berries, pear, or guava)
- Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare fruits
- Chop fruits into small pieces.
- Lightly steam harder fruits like apples so they soften.
2. Make custard base
- Warm milk gently (don’t boil).
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, sweetener, vanilla, and custard powder.
- Slowly add warm milk while whisking (to avoid scrambling eggs).
3. Assemble
- Place fruits in a baking dish.
- Pour custard mixture over them.
4. Bake
- Bake at 170°C (340°F) for 30–35 minutes, or until set (slight jiggle in center is fine).
5. Cool & serve
- Let it cool before serving.
- Chill if you prefer a firmer texture.
⚖️ Tips for Better Blood Sugar Control
- Stick to berries, apple, pear, guava—avoid bananas and mangoes (higher sugar).
- Keep sweetener moderate—even sugar-free desserts can impact appetite.
- Add a few nuts (almonds/walnuts) for healthy fats and slower glucose release.
🍓 Optional Variations
- Add a sprinkle of crushed nuts on top before baking
- Use unsweetened almond milk for fewer carbs
- Flavor with cardamom for a desi twist
