This Friday we will be celebrating this 'lil pardner's 68th birthday.Isn't this photo adorable? A photographer came around with a pony and my Nanny just had to get one done of my Dad. The outfit seemed to fit perfectly!
My Dad has always had an enormous sweet tooth. And, I've always been there to help fill it. The first thing he does when they stop by to visit is check the kitchen counter to see what kind of goodies are there.
Well, at his January check-up the Doctor told him that his sugar was high. So, I haven't baked anything with him in mind. Now granted January was right after Christmas and he went hog wild eating everything that was in sight. But, I'm not taking any chances.
Does anyone have a tried and true recipe for a great sugar-free chocolate and peanut butter dessert? I always make him a chocolate cake with peanut butter icing for his birthday, but I'm sure if the flavors are the same he'll love it. I've found a few recipes on-line, but want something that someone recommends.
Thanks and I hope that you are enjoying your week!
I'm linking to Cindy at My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday, be sure to drop on by!
16 comments:
I don't have one that any one has raved about. I hope you get some responses! Intriguing book tag post!!
Why not take what you make on a regular basis and substitute the sugar with splenda.
Sorry I am of no help. My Dr. checks mine reg. as my Mother & Father both were type 2 diabetics.
Find out what the safest sugar substitute is and go from there.
Darling photo, Leann. Happy Birthday to your Dad. Sorry, can't help you in the recipe request as I don't use sugar substitutes of any kind. Take care. Sincerely, Susan from writingstraightfromtheheart.blogspot.com
Happy Birthday to the little cowboy! Love that old picture too. Have a great week Leann and have fun with your Pardner!
Boy those must have been "the days", huh?! Back then everybody came around to your door, with milk, bread, potato chips, etc, etc... Too bad how you have to be afraid now.. There was one bad story about one of these deliver-to-your-door companies, around my way, and I won't order ANYTHING from them now!.. Anyways, Best Wishes, and a very Happy Birthday to your father!!
~tina
My daddy has the same photo...and I swear it looks like the same horse....do you know where and when this was taken of your dad?
Happy Birthday to him...hope all works out with his high sugar thing.
What a sweet picture of you Dad. He looks like a real cowboy. I wish I did have a recipe for you. Did you know you can find sugar free peanut butter cups at the store.. in the candy isle ..
Hope you find a good recipe.
Blessings!
Gwen
That photo of your dad is adorable! I can't think of any recipe offhand that would fit the bill. Good luck and enjoy the birthday celebration!
xo
Claudia
Sorry I can't help either. I hope you do find something. Hope your dad has a wonderful birthday!
Happy Birthday to your dad, what a darling picture that is of him as a little tyke:-) My mom's boyfriend Ross is diabetic so when she bakes for him she always substitutes the sugar with Splenda. If none of your friends have a recipe for you, just try one from online, they really do have some great ones for sugar free desserts. xoxo
Precious pic of your sweet dad! I've got one of me and my daddy together on his horse that I framed. It is wonderful that you are protecting your sweet dad from himself and his sweets cravings! Cherish every moment you have with him! I miss mine so very much!
Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
You're a good daughter to be concerned. I echo what Tami says...use your own recipe and just substitute splenda. That and portion control is what it's all about. Hope he finds something good on the counter just for him.
I haven't made a sugar free chocolate cake (its not my favorite) but do make a lot of desserts with Splenda. Some of the very yummiest sugar free products are kroger brand. No kidding! LOL Their ice cream is really good and their brand pudding is so much better thatn jello brand.
I do have a super simple recipe for sugar free peanut butter cookies:
1 cup of peanut butter
2/3 cup of splenda (or 1 cup of sugar for any one who doesn't want the sugar free version)
1 egg
That's it. mix together. Put in a 375 over for about 12 minutes (it may vary).
Splenda doesn't brown like sugar so they won't have that darker brown look to them. But, they are delish and quick!
Love the Pardner picture!! When we were young, we had Morgan horses that we raised. It was the happiest time of my life,living in the country. Thanks for you visit and prayers. Kerrie
I would google that info I bet you can find something good! Thanks for stopping by my home tour...I am a little late getting around as I had a lot of comments and I like to go say thanks to everyone:) Cute blog you have here, and yes you are right so many to read.....as I have said before they are like picking up a good magazine and not putting it down!
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