Diabetic-Friendly Creamy Strawberry Dessert Bowl

🥣 Ingredients

Base:

• 1 cup cottage cheese (or ricotta)
• ½ cup Greek yogurt (unsweetened)
• 2–3 tbsp Erythritol or Stevia
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

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Texture Add-in (choose one):

• 2 tbsp chia seeds (low-carb, high fiber)
  or
• ¼ cup cooked oats (small amount for texture—optional)

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Fruit:

• 1 cup fresh strawberries (chopped)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Blend or mash base
   • Mix cottage cheese + Greek yogurt + sweetener + vanilla
   • Blend for smooth texture or leave slightly chunky
2. Add texture
   • Stir in chia seeds (let sit 10–15 minutes to thicken)
     or fold in oats if using
3. Fold in strawberries
   • Mix gently so it stays creamy
4. Chill
   • Refrigerate 30–60 minutes for best flavor and thickness

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✅ Why this works for diabetes

• High protein (yogurt + cottage cheese)
• Low glycemic fruit (strawberries)
• No added sugar
• Chia adds fiber → slows sugar absorption

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⚖️ Portion Tip

• Stick to about ½–1 cup per serving

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💡 Optional Upgrades

• Add crushed almonds or walnuts for healthy fats
• Sprinkle cinnamon for better glucose control
• Add a little lemon zest for freshness

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🔁 Ultra Low-Carb Version

• Skip oats completely
• Use only chia seeds
• Reduce strawberries slightly if needed