Diabetic-Friendly Creamy Milk Custard (Sugar-Free)
✅ Why This Version Works
- No added sugar
- Low carb
- High protein
- Uses natural or diabetic-safe sweetener
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or 1 cup almond milk + 1 cup heavy cream for richer texture)
- 3 large eggs
- 3 tbsp erythritol, monk fruit, or stevia blend (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
- Optional: ¼ tsp turmeric for natural yellow color
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2️⃣ Mix
- Warm the milk slightly (do NOT boil).
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, sweetener, vanilla, and salt.
- Slowly add warm milk while whisking (prevents scrambling).
3️⃣ Strain (Optional but Recommended)
Strain mixture for extra smooth texture.
4️⃣ Water Bath Bake
- Pour into baking dish or ramekins.
- Place dish in larger pan with hot water halfway up the sides.
- Bake 35–45 minutes until just set but slightly jiggly in center.
5️⃣ Chill
Cool, then refrigerate 2–3 hours for that firm, scoopable texture like in your image.
📊 Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Net Carbs: 3–5g
- Protein: 6–8g
- Low glycemic impact
🩺 Blood Sugar Tips
- Best eaten after a balanced meal (not alone).
- Monitor response if using sugar alcohols.
- Keep portion moderate (½ cup serving).
