Diabetic Sugar-Free Vanilla Christmas Cupcakes (Very Low-Calorie)

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Diabetic Sugar-Free Vanilla Christmas Cupcakes (Very Low-Calorie)

 Description

Soft, fluffy vanilla cupcakes with a festive Christmas aroma, made without sugar, flour, butter, or oil. Sweetened naturally with zero-glycemic sweeteners, these cupcakes are ideal for diabetics, weight-loss plans, and anyone wanting a guilt-free holiday dessert.

 Servings

6 cupcakes

 Time

  • Prep: 10 minutes

  • Bake: 18–20 minutes

  • Total: ~30 minutes

 Ingredients (Only a Few!)

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp oat fiber (zero net carbs, very low calories)

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • Pinch of salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large egg whites

  • ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk

  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract

  • 2–3 tbsp monk fruit or erythritol sweetener (zero calorie, diabetic-safe)

Optional Christmas Flavor

  • Pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 170°C / 340°F

  2. Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.

  3. In a bowl, mix oat fiber, baking powder, salt, and spices.

  4. In another bowl, whisk egg whites until slightly foamy.

  5. Add almond milk, vanilla, and sweetener to egg whites.

  6. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently.

  7. Divide batter evenly into liners.

  8. Bake for 18–20 minutes until set.

  9. Cool completely before serving.

Optional Sugar-Free Frosting (Low-Calorie)

  • 3 tbsp fat-free Greek yogurt

  • Monk fruit sweetener to taste

  • A drop of vanilla

Mix and pipe lightly on cooled cupcakes.

 Tips & Notes

  • ✔ Use oat fiber, not oat flour (huge calorie difference!)

  • ✔ Monk fruit + erythritol blend tastes best (no aftertaste)

  • ✔ Do not overbake—low-calorie batters dry quickly

  • ✔ Add sugar-free sprinkles for Christmas decoration

 Nutritional Information (Per Cupcake – Approx.)

  • Calories: 20–25 kcal

  • Carbs: <1g net carbs

  • Sugar: 0g

  • Fat: 0g

  • Protein: 3g

  • Glycemic Index: Very Low

(Values may vary slightly depending on brands used)

 Health Benefits

  • ✅ Diabetic-friendly

  • ✅ No sugar, no flour

  • ✅ Low-carb & keto-adaptable

  • ✅ Weight-loss supportive

  • ✅ No blood sugar spikes

Q & A

Q: Is this safe for diabetics?
✔ Yes. It contains zero added sugar and uses non-glycemic sweeteners.

Q: Can I make it vegan?
✔ Replace egg whites with aquafaba (3 tbsp per egg white).

Q: Can I store them?
✔ Yes. Refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze unfrosted.

Q: Why not “zero calories”?
✔ Even egg whites and almond milk contain trace calories—but this is as low as realistically possible.

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