National Peaches ‘n’ Cream Day is this week. Peaches are a fruit that is borderline high in sugar but does contain fiber and can be enjoyed as part of a low-carb diet as long as you pay attention to portion sizes.
We always say nothing is off-limits as long as you plan ahead, and peaches are a fruit that can require planning. We wouldn’t recommend eating peaches frequently on their own. But when paired with whole grains, healthy fats or protein, you slow down how quickly you absorb the carbs.
To celebrate National Peaches ‘n’ Cream Day, we are sharing four peach recipes that star the sweet fruit but won’t spike your blood sugar.
This is a cake that isn’t too sweet, so while it is an excellent dessert, many people enjoy it as breakfast or as an afternoon snack. The recipe says you can use essential oil in place of lemon juice. We always recommend against using essential oils because so many brands aren’t food-safe but claim they are. To keep yourself safe, we recommend sticking to just using lemon juice. A serving has 154 calories, 3.9 grams of carbs, 1.4 grams of fiber and 14.5 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
This isn’t a no-cook cheesecake. But it is a no-back one. You do have to use the stovetop to make both a pecan crumble for the crust and a peach sauce for the top. But the cake itself doesn’t have to be baked. What we’re calling a peach sauce is more like a quickly made peach preserve. You cook the fruit on the stovetop with some spices and sweetener to make a compote. This is an excellent option when you have fresh, ripe peaches on hand. A serving has 243 calories, 5.3 grams of carbs, 1.3 grams of fiber and 22 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
This is an excellent recipe for frozen peaches, so you don’t have to worry about whether you can find peaches in season in your supermarket. The cobbler uses almond flour and artificial sweeteners to cut down on carbs. This tastes like a normal peach cobbler, but it is much lower in carbs. A serving has 256 calories, seven grams of carbs, two grams of fiber and 25 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
This is a copycat recipe of a Chick-fil-A peach milkshake. We love copycat recipes. When you are on a diet, favorite restaurant foods can become unwanted food noise, and you can start thinking about them all the time. It’s especially difficult when the food is from some place with a drive-thru window. When there is a copycat version, you can enjoy the good while sticking to your goals. Unlike Chick-fil-A’s version, there is no ice cream in this milkshake; frozen fruit is where it gets its temperature and thickness from. A serving has 70 calories, 15 grams of carbs, two grams of fiber and one gram of fat. Get the recipe.
We hope you enjoy these tasty pach recipes this summer!
