Got a sweet tooth but managing gestational diabetes? No worries—nothing’s off-limits, not even a cupcake piled high with frosting! It’s all about balance, portion control, and smart swaps. These high-protein, low-carb frosting recipes will help you satisfy those cravings while keeping things in check. So, let’s frost your way to delicious, diabetes-friendly indulgence!
#1 VANILLA
4 oz / 113g of cream cheese (room temperature): 8g protein, 4g carbs
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder, for example Truvani vanilla protein powder: 20g protein, 5g carbs
4 tablespoons of heavy cream: 1g protein, 1g carbs
Total: 29g protein, 10g carbs
Combine the cream cheese and vanilla extract. Blend in the vanilla protein powder until the mixture is smooth. Gradually add the heavy cream to the mixture, blending until the frosting is light and fluffy. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before using.
#2 CHOCOLATE
4 oz / 113g of cream cheese (room temperature): 8g protein, 4g carbs
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder: 1g protein, 3g carbs
1 scoop of chocolate protein powder, for example Truvani chocolate protein powder: 20g protein, 5g carbs
6 tablespoons of heavy cream: 2g protein, 2g carbs
Total: 31g protein, 14g carbs
Combine the cream cheese, vanilla extract, and cocoa powder. Blend in the chocolate protein powder until the mixture is smooth. Gradually add the heavy cream to the mixture, blending until the frosting is light and fluffy. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before using.
#3 PEANUT BUTTER
ÂĽ cup cottage cheese: 7g protein, 1.5g carbs
½ cup Greek yogurt: 12g protein, 6g carbs
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 tbsp peanut butter: 4g protein, 3g carbs
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder, for example Truvani vanilla protein powder: 20g protein, 5g carbs
Total: 43g protein, 15.5g carbs
Combine the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and peanut butter. Blend in the vanilla protein powder until the mixture is smooth. The longer you blend, the less "cottage cheese” look it’ll have. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before using.