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Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Cookies

There was a time when I never would have believed that diabetics couldn't have anything snacky, including cookies. But then, a family member was diagnosed with diabetes, and we had to learn a bunch of life-altering stuff.

One of those things we learned was how to eat. This includes an occasional snack, even cookies. (Of course, we're talking moderation.)

That said, here are six cookie recipes to try out, including Hazelnut Macaroons and Peanut Butter Cookies. Enjoy!

ALMOST SHORTBREAD COOKIES

Yield: 2 dozen cookies (24 servings)

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/26.shtml

View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/512.shtml

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 cup corn or canola oil

1 large egg

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a cookie sheet with non-stick pan spray.

Combine all the ingredients and 1/4 cup water in a large bowl to form a soft dough. Refrigerate the dough 1 hour to chill. Roll or pat out 1/4 inch thick on a floured board.

Cut 2-inch rounds and place them 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the edges are a light golden brown. Cool and store in an airtight container.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 90; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 26 mg; Cholesterol: 9 mg; Carbohydrates: 9 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1 Fat

HAZELNUT MACAROONS

Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/294.shtml

Servings: 30 Cookies (1 per serving)

Ingredients

4 egg whites

1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup sugar

1 cup canned sweetened coconut

1/4 cup hazelnuts or pecans, finely chopped

Directions

Beat egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt to soft peaks in medium bowl. Beat in sugar gradually, beating to stiff, shiny peaks. Fold in coconut; fold in hazelnuts.

Drop mixture by tablespoons onto parchment-or aluminum foil-lined cookie sheets. Bake at 300 degrees until cookies begin to brown and feel crisp when touched, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in pans on wire racks.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 44; Protein: 0.7 g; Fat: 1.4 g; Sodium: 25.6 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 7.6 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Bread/Starch, 1/2 Fat

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

Yield: 24 cookies. Serving size: 2 cookies.

Source: Splenda

View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/536.shtml

Ingredients

1/4 cup margarine, softened

1 cup creamy style peanut butter

1/4 cup egg substitute

2 tablespoons honey

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup Splenda Granular

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

Heat oven to 350F.

In a large bowl, beat margarine and peanut butter with an electric mixer until creamy, approximately 1 minute.

Add egg substitute, honey and vanilla extract. Beat on high speed for approximately 1-1/2 minutes.

Add Splenda and beat on medium speed until well blended, approximately 30 seconds.

In small bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. Slowly add flour mixture to peanut butter mixture, beating on low speed until well blended, about 1 1/2 minutes. Mixture may be crumbly.

Roll level teaspoons of dough into balls and drop onto a lined sheet pan, about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball with a fork, pressing a crisscross pattern into each cookie. Bake 7-9 minutes or until light brown around the edges. Cool on wire rack.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 140; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 11 g; Sodium: 110 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 9 g; Exchanges: Starch 1/2; Fat 2

APPLE OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

Yield: 4 dozen cookies


Serving size: 1 cookie

Source: Equal

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1254.shtml

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups Equal Spoonful or Granulated *

1 cup unsweetened applesauce **

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar

6 tablespoons stick butter, softened

1 egg

1/3 cup 2% milk

2 teaspoons vanilla

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon salt

1-1/2 cups quick or old-fashioned oats, uncooked

1 cup raisins

*May substitute 30 packets Equal sweetener

** Apple butter may be substituted for the unsweetened applesauce for a slightly spicier version.

Directions

Combine Equal, applesauce, brown sugar, butter, egg, milk and vanilla. Mix with electric mixer until well blended. Stir in combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Gradually mix in oats and raisins until well combined.

Drop by tablespoonfuls onto sprayed baking sheets. Bake in preheated 350F oven 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden in color. Remove from baking sheet and cool completely on wire rack.

Store in airtight containers at room temperature.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 63; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 43 mg; Cholesterol: 8 mg; Carbohydrates: 11 g; Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Yield: Makes about 4 dozen cookies

Serving size: 1 cookie

Source: Splenda

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1083.shtml

Ingredients

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened

1/3 cup Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 large eggs

2 cups (12-ounce package) Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels

Directions

Preheat oven to 375F.

Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, sugar blend, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 110; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 85 mg; Cholesterol: 15 mg; Carbohydrates: 13 g

ITALIAN LEMON COOKIES

This recipe begins, “These delicate lemon cookies have excellent flavor and an interesting texture. They are perfect for adding variety to a cookie tray.” What do I say? Yum!

Yield: 27 Servings


Serving Size: 2 cookies

Source: Splenda

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1159.shtml

Ingredients

1/2 cup light butter

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

3/4 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1/4 cup egg substitute

3 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup cornmeal

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly oil a cookie sheet and set aside.

Blend together butter, Splenda Granulated Sweetener, and vanilla in a medium sized mixing bowl until butter is softened. Add egg substitute, lemon juice and zest. Mix briefly. Add flour, cornmeal, baking powder and nutmeg. Mix using a hand mixer on low speed (or by hand) until dough is formed. Do not over mix.

Remove dough from bowl and divide in half. Roll each half into a log approx. 1 inch thick in diameter. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze 1-2 hours, allowing dough to chill and become firm.

Remove dough from freezer, unwrap and cut into slices approximately 1/4 inch thick. Place cookies on prepared cookie sheet.

Bake in a preheated 325 degrees F oven 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 160; Calories from Fat: 60; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 55 mg; Cholesterol: 30 mg; Saturated Fat: 4 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 7 g; Carbohydrates: 19 g

Friday, February 7, 2020

Friday Recipes

It's Friday, time to get ready for the weekend. If you're looking for some yummy food to help you through the weekend, today's six recipes should fit the bill, including Spicy Buffalo-Style Meatballs and Mayo-Free Chicken Salad. Enjoy!

ALMOST SHORTBREAD COOKIES

Recipe Yield: Yield: 2 dozen cookies (24 servings)

Source: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes; photo by Tamara Manning

Book Title: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/almost-shortbread-cookies

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 cup corn or canola oil

1 large egg

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a cookie sheet with non-stick pan spray.

Combine all the ingredients and 1/4 cup water in a large bowl to form a soft dough. Refrigerate the dough 1 hour to chill. Roll or pat out 1/4 inch thick on a floured board.

Cut 2-inch rounds and place them 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the edges are a light golden brown. Cool and store in an airtight container.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 90; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 26 mg; Cholesterol: 9 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1 Fat

STEAMED GREENS WITH GINGER AND WATER CHESTNUTS

Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 4 servings.

Source: AICR

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/steamed-greens-with-ginger-and-water-chestnuts

Ingredients

3 cups mixed leafy greens, e.g. bok choy (Chinese cabbage or Chinese chard), spinach, Swiss chard leaves, collards or kale, stems removed

1 tsp. peeled, finely-minced fresh ginger

1 tsp. finely-minced fresh garlic

1/2 Tbsp. sesame seed oil, or as needed

1/2 cup diced canned water chestnuts (rinsed and drained)

Salt and freshly-ground black pepper

Directions

Steam each type of greens separately, until tender, adding each cooked green to a large plate. (Each type takes a different length of time to cook, some as little as 30 seconds.) Sprinkle ginger and garlic over the entire batch of greens, then evenly drizzle a small amount of oil on top.

Meanwhile, heat a small amount of the oil in a small pan over medium heat until hot. Add water chestnuts and sauté 30 seconds. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a plate covered with paper towels to remove excess oil. Scatter water chestnuts on top of greens.

Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes:

Less than 1 g. saturated fat and 1 g. dietary fiber

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 30; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 19 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 3 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat

SPICY BUFFALO-STYLE MEATBALLS

Recipe Yield: Makes 32 appetizer servings.

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/spicy-buffalo-style-meatballs

Ingredients

1 pound 95% lean ground beef

1/2 cup soft bread crumbs

1 egg, slightly beaten

2 tablespoons chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

2 to 3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce

2 tablespoons butter, melted

1 tablespoon honey

Blue cheese dressing

Celery sticks

Directions

Preheat oven to 350F. Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.

Shape beef mixture into 32 1-inch meatballs; place on rack in broiler pan. Bake in 350F oven 18 to 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine hot pepper sauce, butter and honey in large bowl; mix well. Add meatballs; stir to coat.

Serve with dressing and celery sticks, as desired. Makes 32 appetizer servings.

Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef done-ness.

Cook's Tip: 1 package (about 18 ounces) frozen fully-cooked beef meatballs can be substituted for ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook meatballs according to package directions. Continue as directed in step 3.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 33; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 78 mg; Cholesterol: 16 mg; Protein: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 1 g

BUFFALO SOFT TACOS

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/buffalo-soft-tacos

Recipe Yield: 4 Servings. Serving size: 1 taco

Source: Cooking Up Fun For Kids With Diabetes

Book Title: Cooking Up Fun For Kids With Diabetes

Ingredients

1/3 cup mild cayenne pepper sauce (such as Frank's™ Red Hot Sauce, not Tabasco sauce)

1 teaspoon corn oil

2 cups (about 10 ounces) diced cooked chicken breast

4 (8 inch) tortillas, warmed if desired

1/2 cup (2 ounces) finely shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1 cup finely chopped lettuce

2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons light ranch dressing

Directions

Put cayenne pepper sauce and oil in a large zip-top bag. Add cooked chicken, seal bag, and shake to coat chicken well. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow chicken to marinate.

Pour chicken and sauce in a microwave-safe dish, cover, and heat 2 minutes or until hot (or pour chicken and marinade in a pan and warm on the stove over medium heat).

Lay 4 flour tortillas on the counter. Spoon 1/4 of chicken in the center of each one. Drizzle with the warm marinade if you want to. Top each with 1/4 of the cheese and 1/4 of the lettuce. Drizzle each with 1/4 of the dressing.

Fold each taco in half, or roll it up. Slice in half if you want to.

Notes:

Cooking Up Fun For Kids With Diabetes authors Patti B. Geil, MS,RD,FADA,CDE, and Tami Ross, RD, LD, CDE, have planted their collective fingers directly on the food tastes that kids really love.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 351; Fat: 13 g; Saturated Fat: 5 g; Fiber: 5 g; Sodium: 1220 mg; Cholesterol: 72 mg; Protein: 30 g; Carbohydrates: 26 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 4 Meat, lean

ASPARAGUS SPEARS WITH CITRUS-GINGER DIP

Recipe Yield: Yield: 8 servings

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/asparagus-spears-with-citrus-ginger-dip

Ingredients

2 pounds asparagus

3/4 cup mayonnaise

3/4 cup sour cream

1 tablespoon vinegar

1 tablespoon orange juice

1 teaspoon grated orange zest

1 garlic clove, crushed

1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard

1-1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root

1 teaspoon soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon sugar

Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Snap tough ends off asparagus. Peel stalks, if desired.

In large skillet, bring about 1-inch of water to boiling. Add asparagus and simmer, uncovered, until barely tender, about 4-5 minutes.

Drain and dunk in ice water until cold; drain, cover and chill until serving.

Meanwhile, combine well all remaining ingredients in medium bowl.

Transfer to serving bowl, serve with asparagus spears or cover and chill until serving.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 226; Fat: 22 g; Saturated Fat: 5 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 231 mg; Cholesterol: 22 mg; Protein: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g

MAYO-FREE CHICKEN SALAD

Recipe Yield: Makes 4 servings.

New this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/mayo-free-chicken-salad

Ingredients

3/4 pound baked or grilled chicken breasts

2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp. dried oregano

Juice of 1/2 a lemon

1 2.2-ounce can (1/2 cup) black olives, pitted and roughly chopped

1 Tbsp. tiny capers, well-rinsed and drained

10 cherry tomatoes, halved

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup thin green beans, cooked, drained, and cooled

Romaine lettuce leaves, for serving bed (whole wheat pita bread for sandwiches optional)

2 Tbsp. chopped parsley

Directions

Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Place in a bowl and combine with oil, oregano and lemon juice. Let stand for about 1 hour.

Toss the chicken mix with olives, capers, tomatoes and green beans. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Arrange the salad on the romaine leaves. Sprinkle with parsley and serve. This recipe would also work on whole-wheat pita bread.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 240; Fat: 12 g; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 280 mg; Protein: 27 g; Carbohydrates: 6 g

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Cookies!

Is there anything better than freshly baked cookies? There may be, but cookies have got to be one of the nicer things, as these six recipes (including Molasses Cookies and Almost Shortbread Cookies) will attest to. Enjoy!

MERINGUE COOKIES

Recipe Yield: Yield: 3-1/2 dozen cookies (14 Servings)

Source: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes; photo by Tamara Manning

Book Title: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/meringue-cookies

Ingredients

2 large egg whites

1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

3/4 cup powdered sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

Pinch of salt

1/3 cup finely chopped pecans or almonds

Directions

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper or non-stick oven liner film.

Put the egg whites and lemon juice in a chilled bowl. Beat with an electric mixer to a soft foam. Slowly beat in the sugar, mixing well after each addition. Continue beating at medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Add the vanilla and salt. Gently fold in the nuts.

Drop the batter by heaping teaspoons onto the cookie sheets.Shape with the back of a spoon onto 1-inch circles. Bake until set and firm, about 1 hour. Turn off the oven but leave the cookies there until the oven is completely cool. Remove the cookies from the oven and store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 46; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 18 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Sugars: 6 g

Diabetic Exchanges: Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Other Carbohydrate

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

Recipe Yield: Yield: 24 cookies. Serving size: 2 cookies.

Source: Splenda

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/peanut-butter-cookies.

Ingredients

1/4 cup margarine, softened

1 cup creamy style peanut butter

1/4 cup egg substitute

2 tablespoons honey

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup Splenda Granular

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large bowl, beat margarine and peanut butter with an electric mixer until creamy, approximately 1 minute.

Add egg substitute, honey and vanilla extract. Beat on high speed for approximately 1 1/2 minutes.

Add Splenda and beat on medium speed until well blended, approximately 30 seconds.

In small bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. Slowly add flour mixture to peanut butter mixture, beating on low speed until well blended, about 1 1/2 minutes. Mixture may be crumbly.

Roll level teaspoons of dough into balls and drop onto a lined sheet pan, about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball with a fork, pressing a crisscross pattern into each cookie. Bake 7-9 minutes or until light brown around the edges. Cool on wire rack.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 140; Fat: 11 g; Sodium: 110 mg; Protein: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g

Diabetic Exchanges: Starch 1/2; Fat 2

ALMOST SHORTBREAD COOKIES

Recipe Yield: Yield: 2 dozen cookies (24 servings)

Source: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes; photo by Tamara Manning

Book Title: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/almost-shortbread-cookies

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 cup corn or canola oil

1 large egg

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a cookie sheet with non-stick pan spray.

Combine all the ingredients and 1/4 cup water in a large bowl to form a soft dough. Refrigerate the dough 1 hour to chill. Roll or pat out 1/4 inch thick on a floured board.

Cut 2-inch rounds and place them 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the edges are a light golden brown. Cool and store in an airtight container.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 90; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 26 mg; Cholesterol: 9 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1 Fat

GOLDEN PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

Recipe Yield: Yield: 40 cookies; Serving size: 1 cookie

Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan

Book Title: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/golden-peanut-butter-cookies

Ingredients

1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour

3/4 cup oat flour

Sugar substitute equal to 1/4 cup sugar

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

2/3 cup peanut butter

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons margarine or butter

3/4 cup light brown sugar

1/4 cup fat-free egg substitute

2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine the flours, sugar substitute, baking soda, and baking powder in a bowl and stir to mix well. Set aside.

Combine the peanut butter, margarine, and brown sugar in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer to mix well. Beat in the egg substitute, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Add the flour mixture to the peanut butter mixture and beat to mix well.

Shape level teaspoonfuls of the dough into balls and arrange 1-1/2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten each cookie to 1/4 -inch thickness by crisscrossing with the tines of a fork. Dip the tines of the fork lightly in sugar between each cookie if desired.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the bottoms of the cookies are golden brown. Remove the cookies and let sit for 2 minutes. Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 77; Fat: 4 g; Saturated Fat: 0.7 g; Fiber: 0.9 g; Sodium: 82 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Carbohydrate, 1 Fat

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE BITES

Recipe Yield: Yield: 24 cookies

Source: Splenda

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/peanut-butter-cookie-bites.

Ingredients

1/4 cup margarine, softened

1 cup creamy style peanut butter

1/4 cup egg substitute

2 tablespoons honey

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Beat margarine and peanut butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until creamy, approximately 1 minute.

Add egg substitute, honey and vanilla. Beat on high speed for approximately 1 1/2 minutes.

Add SPLENDA Granulated Sweetener and beat on medium speed until well blended, approximately 30 seconds.

Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a small mixing bowl. Slowly add flour mixture to peanut butter mixture, beating on low speed until well-blended, about 1 1/2 minutes. Mixture may be crumbly.

Roll level tablespoons of dough into balls and drop onto a lightly oiled or parchment lined sheet pan, two inches apart. Flatten each ball with a fork, pressing a crisscross pattern into each cookie. Bake 7-9 minutes or until light brown around the edges. Cool on wire rack.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 120; Fat: 8 g; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 150 mg; Protein: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 10 g; Sugars: 3 g

MOLASSES COOKIES

Recipe Yield: Yield: 23 servingsServing size: 3 cookies

Source: Splenda

View online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/molasses-cookies.

Ingredients

2 cups whole wheat pastry flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

1 pinch Pinch of salt

1/2 cup trans-free margarine

1/4 cup SPLENDA Brown Sugar Blend

1/4 cup dark molasses

1 egg white

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat several cookie sheets with non-stick cooking spray. On a sheet of waxed paper, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and salt. Stir with a fork to blend. Set aside.

In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat margarine until smooth. Add SPLENDA Brown Sugar Blend, molasses, and egg white. Mix slowly to incorporate, then beat until smooth. Gradually stir in the reserved flour mixture until well blended. Dough will be soft but not sticky.

Using your palms, roll dough into 3/4-inch balls (1 level teaspoon). Place, separated, on prepared pans. Use the back of a fork to press down on tops of cookies in an X, making a crosshatch pattern.

Bake for 8 minutes, or until edges are set. Let stand on the sheet for 5 minutes, then remove to a rack to cool. Continue until all the dough is baked.

Notes:

This whole grain cookie, with the rich flavor of dark molasses, goes great with a glass of cold milk.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 70; Fat: 3 g; Saturated Fat: 0.5 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 130 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 11 g; Sugars: 3 g

Friday, October 12, 2018

Friday Recipes

It's Friday, and if you have plans for the weekend that include driving anywhere, you might wonder if you should stock your car for emergencies, especially if you, or a loved one, have diabetes. While this is a good thing to consider at any time - weekends or not, and during the entire year - it's especially important as the weather starts to cool off.

Diabetes Self-Management has a short tip on what you should stock in your car for that unexpected emergency. While some of the items might be good for anyone (flashlight with working batteries, a first aid kit), other items are more for diabetics.

At the end of the tip, there's also a link to a longer article ("Disaster Preparedness and Diabetes") that is quite informative.

So please, take time to read both the tip and article; not necessarily right this very minute, but sometime over the next day or so. It could possibly save your life.

And now, time for today's recipes.

If you're looking for something yummy to help you through the weekend, today's six recipes should fit the bill, including Spicy Buffalo-Style Meatballs and Mayo-Free Chicken Salad. Enjoy!

ALMOST SHORTBREAD COOKIES

Recipe Yield: Yield: 2 dozen cookies (24 servings)

Source: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes; photo by Tamara Manning

Book Title: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/almost-shortbread-cookies

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 cup corn or canola oil

1 large egg

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a cookie sheet with non-stick pan spray.

Combine all the ingredients and 1/4 cup water in a large bowl to form a soft dough. Refrigerate the dough 1 hour to chill. Roll or pat out 1/4 inch thick on a floured board.

Cut 2-inch rounds and place them 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the edges are a light golden brown. Cool and store in an airtight container.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 90; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 26 mg; Cholesterol: 9 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1 Fat

STEAMED GREENS WITH GINGER AND WATER CHESTNUTS

Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 4 servings.

Source: AICR

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/steamed-greens-with-ginger-and-water-chestnuts

Ingredients

3 cups mixed leafy greens, e.g. bok choy (Chinese cabbage or Chinese chard), spinach, Swiss chard leaves, collards or kale, stems removed

1 tsp. peeled, finely-minced fresh ginger

1 tsp. finely-minced fresh garlic

1/2 Tbsp. sesame seed oil, or as needed

1/2 cup diced canned water chestnuts (rinsed and drained)

Salt and freshly-ground black pepper

Directions

Steam each type of greens separately, until tender, adding each cooked green to a large plate. (Each type takes a different length of time to cook, some as little as 30 seconds.) Sprinkle ginger and garlic over the entire batch of greens, then evenly drizzle a small amount of oil on top.

Meanwhile, heat a small amount of the oil in a small pan over medium heat until hot. Add water chestnuts and sauté 30 seconds. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a plate covered with paper towels to remove excess oil. Scatter water chestnuts on top of greens.

Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes:

Less than 1 g. saturated fat and 1 g. dietary fiber

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 30; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 19 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 3 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat

SPICY BUFFALO-STYLE MEATBALLS

Recipe Yield: Makes 32 appetizer servings.

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/spicy-buffalo-style-meatballs

Ingredients

1 pound 95% lean ground beef

1/2 cup soft bread crumbs

1 egg, slightly beaten

2 tablespoons chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

2 to 3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce

2 tablespoons butter, melted

1 tablespoon honey

Blue cheese dressing

Celery sticks

Directions

Preheat oven to 350F. Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.

Shape beef mixture into 32 1-inch meatballs; place on rack in broiler pan. Bake in 350F oven 18 to 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine hot pepper sauce, butter and honey in large bowl; mix well. Add meatballs; stir to coat.

Serve with dressing and celery sticks, as desired. Makes 32 appetizer servings.

Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef done-ness.

Cook's Tip: 1 package (about 18 ounces) frozen fully-cooked beef meatballs can be substituted for ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook meatballs according to package directions. Continue as directed in step 3.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 33; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 78 mg; Cholesterol: 16 mg; Protein: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 1 g

BUFFALO SOFT TACOS

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/buffalo-soft-tacos

Recipe Yield: 4 Servings. Serving size: 1 taco

Source: Cooking Up Fun For Kids With Diabetes

Book Title: Cooking Up Fun For Kids With Diabetes

Ingredients

1/3 cup mild cayenne pepper sauce (such as Frank's™ Red Hot Sauce, not Tabasco sauce)

1 teaspoon corn oil

2 cups (about 10 ounces) diced cooked chicken breast

4 (8 inch) tortillas, warmed if desired

1/2 cup (2 ounces) finely shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1 cup finely chopped lettuce

2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons light ranch dressing

Directions

Put cayenne pepper sauce and oil in a large zip-top bag. Add cooked chicken, seal bag, and shake to coat chicken well. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow chicken to marinate.

Pour chicken and sauce in a microwave-safe dish, cover, and heat 2 minutes or until hot (or pour chicken and marinade in a pan and warm on the stove over medium heat).

Lay 4 flour tortillas on the counter. Spoon 1/4 of chicken in the center of each one. Drizzle with the warm marinade if you want to. Top each with 1/4 of the cheese and 1/4 of the lettuce. Drizzle each with 1/4 of the dressing.

Fold each taco in half, or roll it up. Slice in half if you want to.

Notes:

Cooking Up Fun For Kids With Diabetes authors Patti B. Geil, MS,RD,FADA,CDE, and Tami Ross, RD, LD, CDE, have planted their collective fingers directly on the food tastes that kids really love.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 351; Fat: 13 g; Saturated Fat: 5 g; Fiber: 5 g; Sodium: 1220 mg; Cholesterol: 72 mg; Protein: 30 g; Carbohydrates: 26 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 4 Meat, lean

ASPARAGUS SPEARS WITH CITRUS-GINGER DIP

Recipe Yield: Yield: 8 servings

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/asparagus-spears-with-citrus-ginger-dip

Ingredients

2 pounds asparagus

3/4 cup mayonnaise

3/4 cup sour cream

1 tablespoon vinegar

1 tablespoon orange juice

1 teaspoon grated orange zest

1 garlic clove, crushed

1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard

1-1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root

1 teaspoon soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon sugar

Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Snap tough ends off asparagus. Peel stalks, if desired.

In large skillet, bring about 1-inch of water to boiling. Add asparagus and simmer, uncovered, until barely tender, about 4-5 minutes.

Drain and dunk in ice water until cold; drain, cover and chill until serving.

Meanwhile, combine well all remaining ingredients in medium bowl.

Transfer to serving bowl, serve with asparagus spears or cover and chill until serving.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 226; Fat: 22 g; Saturated Fat: 5 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 231 mg; Cholesterol: 22 mg; Protein: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g

MAYO-FREE CHICKEN SALAD

Recipe Yield: Makes 4 servings.

New this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/mayo-free-chicken-salad

Ingredients

3/4 pound baked or grilled chicken breasts

2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp. dried oregano

Juice of 1/2 a lemon

1 2.2-ounce can (1/2 cup) black olives, pitted and roughly chopped

1 Tbsp. tiny capers, well-rinsed and drained

10 cherry tomatoes, halved

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup thin green beans, cooked, drained, and cooled

Romaine lettuce leaves, for serving bed (whole wheat pita bread for sandwiches optional)

2 Tbsp. chopped parsley

Directions

Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Place in a bowl and combine with oil, oregano and lemon juice. Let stand for about 1 hour.

Toss the chicken mix with olives, capers, tomatoes and green beans. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Arrange the salad on the romaine leaves. Sprinkle with parsley and serve. This recipe would also work on whole-wheat pita bread.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 240; Fat: 12 g; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 280 mg; Protein: 27 g; Carbohydrates: 6 g

Friday, September 21, 2018

Friday Recipes

Were you aware that gestational diabetes increased a woman's chance of postpartum depression? Apparently it does, according to an article posted in an email from Diabetic News.

The article states that gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) also increases a woman's chance of developing Type 2 diabetes later in life.

To read the informative article in its entirety, click here.

And now, on to today's six recipes, including Strip Steaks with Broiled Asparagus and Almost Shortbread Cookies. Enjoy!

APRICOT-ORANGE CHICKEN WITH GLAZED ONIONS

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings; Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe

Source: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking

Book Title: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/apricot-orange-chicken-with-glazed-onions

Ingredients

1 whole roasted deli chicken, skinned

3 tablespoons no-added-sugar apricot preserves, divided

3 tablespoons no-added-sugar orange marmalade, divided

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided

Nonstick cooking spray

1 large onion, quartered

1 clove garlic, minced

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In small bowl, blend 1 tablespoon each apricot preserves, marmalade, and vinegar.

Place chicken in baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Add water to pan to a depth of 1/4-1/2 inch. Brush chicken with preserve mixture. Combine the remaining preserves, marmalade, vinegar, onion, and garlic and spoon around the chicken.

Roast, covered, for 25 minutes. Uncover and roast for 10 more minutes, until onion is tender.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 278; Fat: 9 g; Sodium: 110 mg; Cholesterol: 100 mg; Protein: 34 g; Carbohydrates: 15 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Carbohydrate, 4 Lean Meat

ROASTED GREEN BEANS WITH SESAME SEEDS

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings; Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe

Source: The Eating Well Diabetes Cookbook

Book Title: The Eating Well Diabetes Cookbook

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/roasted-green-beans-with-sesame-seeds.

Ingredients

1 pound green beans, trimmed

1 teaspoon canola oil

2 teaspoons sesame seeds

1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. On a baking sheet with sides, toss beans with oil, then spread the beans out in a single layer. Roast the beans until wrinkled, brown and tender, about 12 minutes, stirring once.

Meanwhile, toast sesame seeds in a small dry skillet, stirring constantly over medium-low heat, until lightly browned and fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes. Crush the seeds lightly and toss with the beans. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 54; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 146 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable

MINESTRONE SOUP

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings (about 1 cup each)

Source: Cooking with The Diabetic Chef

Book Title: Cooking with The Diabetic Chef

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/minestrone-soup

Ingredients

1/2 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 medium onion, finely diced

1/4 medium carrot, finely diced

1/4 stalk celery, finely diced

2/3 teaspoon garlic, minced

2 tablespoons leeks, finely diced

3 ounces (about 1/3 cup) canned tomatoes, chopped

1/2 medium zucchini, diced

1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme

3/4 teaspoon fresh oregano, minced

3 cups chicken stock

3 ounces (about 1/2 cup) frozen spinach, chopped

3/4 cup white beans, cooked

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon white pepper

1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery. Cook until the vegetables are slightly tender, about 3-4 minutes.

Add the garlic and leek and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomato, zucchini, thyme, oregano, and chicken stock. Bring the liquid to a simmer for 20 minutes.

Add the spinach and white beans. Return the liquid to a simmer for 20 minutes. Season with the salt and white pepper. Serve immediately and garnish with the Parmesan cheese.

Notes:

Additional info: Dietary Fiber: 5 g, Sugars: 3 g

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 110; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 283 mg; Cholesterol: 3 mg; Protein: 7 g; Carbohydrates: 15 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1/2 Lean Meat, 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat

ALMOST SHORTBREAD COOKIES

Recipe Yield: Yield: 2 dozen cookies (24 servings)

Source: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes; photo by Tamara Manning

Book Title: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/almost-shortbread-cookies

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 cup corn or canola oil

1 large egg

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a cookie sheet with non-stick pan spray.

Combine all the ingredients and 1/4 cup water in a large bowl to form a soft dough. Refrigerate the dough 1 hour to chill. Roll or pat out 1/4 inch thick on a floured board.

Cut 2-inch rounds and place them 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the edges are a light golden brown. Cool and store in an airtight container.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 90; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 26 mg; Cholesterol: 9 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1 Fat

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Recipe Yield: Makes: 6 Servings (1 cup each)

Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes

Book Title: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chicken-and-broccoli-casserole.

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups stuffing mix

5 tablespoons reduced-calorie margarine, melted

1 can (10-3/4 ounce) low-fat cream of chicken soup

2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken breast

4 ounces non-fat milk

2 cups frozen chopped broccoli florets, thawed

1 tablespoon minced onion

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees F. Place stuffing mix and melted margarine in a mixing bowl and combine completely.

Spread and pat all but 3/4 cup of the stuffing mixture into the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish coated with non-stick cooking spray.

In a separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients.

Pour chicken mixture over stuffing mixture layer. Top with remaining 3/4 cup of stuffing mixture.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 257; Fat: 9 g; Sodium: 795 mg; Cholesterol: 45 mg; Protein: 18 g; Carbohydrates: 26 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1 Bread, 2 Meat, 1 Fat

STRIP STEAKS WITH BROILED ASPARAGUS

Recipe Yield: Yield: 2 servings

Source: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals

Book Title: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/strip-steaks-with-broiled-asparagus.

Ingredients

Vegetable oil cooking spray

1 (8 ounces) boneless beef top loin (strip) steak, cut about 3/4-inch thick, trimmed of all fat

1 or 2 cloves of garlic, coarsely chopped

1/2 teaspoon cracked or coarsely ground black pepper

8 - 10 (6 ounces) thin asparagus spears, trimmed

2 teaspoons garlic-flavored olive oil or regular olive oil

Sauce:

1/2 cup low-salt beef broth

1 tablespoon dry white wine

1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Directions

Rub steak on both sides with a mixture of garlic and pepper. Place asparagus in shallow dish and drizzle with oil.

For sauce, in a medium skillet stir together broth and wine. Cook over high heat for 4 to 5 minutes or until mixture is reduced in volume to 1/4 cup. Whisk in mustard. Remove from heat and keep warm.

Preheat the broiler. Spray an unheated broiler pan with cooking spray and place steak on it. Broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat for 8 to 10 minutes for medium rare or 10 to 12 minutes for medium, turning once and place asparagus into the pan next to the steak for the last two minutes of broiling.

Spoon sauce onto a plate. Cut steak in half crosswise and place atop sauce. Top with asparagus spears.

NOTES:

Serving size: 3 ounces cooked beef top loin steak with 2 tablespoons sauce and four spears of asparagus

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 226; Fat: 11 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 58 mg; Cholesterol: 67 mg; Protein: 26 g; Carbohydrates: 3 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 Medium-Fat Meat, 1 Fat, 1/2 Vegetable

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Desserts!

If you're like many of us, when you or a loved one were diagnosed with diabetes, you figured that everything that tasted good was going to be off limits, especially desserts.

Thank goodness, that's not true, as these six desserts prove, including Custard Peach Tart and Individual Miniature Cheesecakes.

Note: Yes, there are many more delicious snack foods to try. Just check through this blog, or go to Diabetic Gourmet, Diabetes Self Management, or Diabetic Connect, for starters.

Enjoy!

PINEAPPLE CAKE

Recipe Yield: Yield: 18 servings

Source: The Diabetic Four Ingredient Cookbook

Book Title: The Diabetic Four Ingredient Cookbook

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/pineapple-cake.

Ingredients

5 egg whites

1 can (20 oz. ) water packed pineapple (crushed, drained)

1 yellow reduced fat cake mix

1 tablespoon sugar or equivalent alternative sweetener

Directions

Beat egg whites with electric mixer until foamy. Add drained pineapple then cake mix.

Spread mix in a floured 9x13 inch pan with nonstick spray. Sprinkle with sugar or sweetener.

Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 71; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 100 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch

ALMOST SHORTBREAD COOKIES

Recipe Yield: Yield: 2 dozen cookies (24 servings)

Source: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes; photo by Tamara Manning

Book Title: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/almost-shortbread-cookies

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 cup corn or canola oil

1 large egg

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a cookie sheet with non-stick pan spray.

Combine all the ingredients and 1/4 cup water in a large bowl to form a soft dough. Refrigerate the dough 1 hour to chill. Roll or pat out 1/4 inch thick on a floured board.

Cut 2-inch rounds and place them 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the edges are a light golden brown. Cool and store in an airtight container.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 90; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 26 mg; Cholesterol: 9 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1 Fat

INDIVIDUAL MINIATURE CHEESECAKES

Recipe Yield: Makes: 10 servings

Source: The Best Diabetes Cookbook

Book Title: The Best Diabetes Cookbook

View online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/individual-miniature-cheesecakes

Ingredients

1 cup 5% ricotta cheese

1 cup low-fat cottage cheese

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1 medium egg

1/4 cup light sour cream

1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

1/8 vanilla extract

Fruit Puree (optional)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 10 muffin cups with muffin paper cups.

In a food processor, combine ricotta cheese, cottage cheese and sugar; puree until smooth. Beat in egg. Blend in sour cream, cornstarch and vanilla until well mixed. Divide batter among muffin cups.

Set muffin tin in larger pan; pour in enough hot water to come half way up sides. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until tester inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from water bath; cool on wire rack. Chill.

Serve with fruit puree, if desired.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 127; Fat: 8 g; Sodium: 268 mg; Cholesterol: 42 mg; Protein: 6 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 2/3 Other Carbohydrate, 1 Lean Meat, 1 Fat

ORANGE AND ALMOND CAKE

Recipe Yield: Yield: 10 slicesServing Size: 1 slice

Source: Great Healthy Food - Diabetes

Book Title: Great Healthy Food - Diabetes

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/orange-and-almond-cake.

Ingredients

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

Pinch of salt

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 large eggs

1/2 cup reduced-fat margarine, at room temperature

1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1/3 cup ground almonds

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Lightly grease the base of an 8-inch non-stick baking pan and line with parchment paper.

Sift the flour, salt and baking powder together. Beat the eggs until they are light and frothy.

Beat the margarine and sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add the beaten eggs gradually, beating well between each addition. If the mixture shows any signs of curdling, beat in a little of the flour mixture.

Stir in the flour mixture together with the ground almonds, almond extract and orange zest and mix lightly to a thick, fluid (but not runny) consistency, adding a little orange juice or water if necessary.

Pour into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake in the center of the oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean when inserted into the center.

Strip off the parchment paper and leave the cake to cool on a wire rack.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 122; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 99 mg; Cholesterol: 32 mg; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 16 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 2/3 Other Carbohydrate, 1 Fat

OLD-FASHIONED BAKED CUSTARD

Recipe Yield: Makes: 3 cups (6 servings)

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/old-fashioned-baked-custard

Ingredients

3 large eggs, slightly beaten, or 3/4 cup egg substitute

2 tablespoons sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 cups fat-free milk

1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Pinch of ground cinnamon

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, salt, and nutmeg. Slowly stir in the milk and vanilla.

Pour 1/2 cup of custard into each of six 5-ounce custard cups. Sprinkle with cinnamon.

Set the filled custard cups in a shallow pan. Pour about 1 inch of hot water in the pan around the custard cups.

Bake on the center rack of the oven for 35 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the custard comes out clean. Serve hot, warm, or chilled.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 82; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 171 mg; Cholesterol: 108 mg; Protein: 6 g; Carbohydrates: 8 g; Sugars: 8 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Other Carbohydrate, 1/2 Medium-Fat Meat

CUSTARD PEACH TART

This is from Diabetes Self-Management, and can be viewed online at https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/desserts-sweets/custard-peach-tart/. Yield: 8 servings.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt, divided

4 tablespoons cold margarine, cut into pieces

2 to 3 tablespoons cold water

1 egg, separated

2 eggs

3 tablespoons sugar substitute*

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 cup fat-free (skim) milk

Fat-free whipped topping (optional)

Caramel syrup (optional)

3/4 package (12 ounces) frozen unsweetened peach slices, thawed and drained

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt in medium bowl. Cut in margarine with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 2 tablespoons water just until moistened, adding additional water if necessary. Shape dough into disc.

Roll out dough into 11-inch circle on lightly floured surface. Place dough in 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Turn under edge of dough. Pierce bottom and side of dough with fork. Beat egg white with fork; lightly brush egg white onto bottom and side of crust. Discard remaining egg white. Place tart pan on baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes. Cool in pan on wire rack.

Meanwhile, whisk egg yolk, 2 eggs, sugar substitute, vanilla, nutmeg, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in large bowl until blended. Microwave milk 1 minute on HIGH or until hot. (Do not boil.) Whisk milk into egg mixture until blended. Arrange peach slices in crust; pour egg mixture over peaches.

Bake 25 to 27 minutes or until set. Remove to wire rack; cool to room temperature. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until chilled. Serve with whipped topping and caramel sauce, if desired.

*Note: This recipe was tested with sucralose-based sugar substitute.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 130 calories, Carbohydrates: 14 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 6 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 80 mg, Sodium: 165 mg, Fiber: 1 g

Exchanges per serving: 1 Bread/Starch, 1 Fat.

Thursday, July 26, 2018

Cookies!

Many people, when learning that they, or a loved one, are diabetic, think that that all treats are off-limits.

But with moderation (and a little common sense), treats are permissible. This includes cookies.

Here are six yummy cookie recipes to try your hand at, including Almost Shortbread Cookies and Peanut Butter and Banana Cookies. Enjoy!

HAZELNUT MACAROONS

Recipe Yield: Servings: 30 Cookies (1 per serving)

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/hazelnut-macaroons

Source: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes

Book Title: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes

Ingredients

4 egg whites

1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup sugar

1 cup canned sweetened coconut

1/4 cup hazelnuts or pecans, finely chopped

Directions

Beat egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt to soft peaks in medium bowl. Beat in sugar gradually, beating to stiff, shiny peaks. Fold in coconut; fold in hazelnuts.

Drop mixture by tablespoons onto parchment-or aluminum foil-lined cookie sheets. Bake at 300 degrees until cookies begin to brown and feel crisp when touched, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in pans on wire racks.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 44; Fat: 1.4 g; Sodium: 25.6 mg; Protein: 0.7 g; Carbohydrates: 8 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Bread/Starch, 1/2 Fat

PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA COOKIES

Yield: 2 dozen cookies. Serving size: 1 cookie.

This is from Diabetes Self Management, and can be viewed online here.

Ingredients

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter

1/2 cup mashed ripe banana

1/2 cup no-sugar-added natural peanut butter

1/4 cup frozen unsweetened apple juice concentrate, thawed

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts

Whole salted peanuts (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease cookie sheets or lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray.

Beat butter in large bowl until creamy. Add banana and peanut butter; beat until smooth. Blend in apple juice concentrate, egg, and vanilla. Beat in flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir in chopped peanuts.

Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets; top each with 1 whole peanut, if desired.

Bake 8 minutes or until set. Cool completely on wire racks. Store in tightly covered container.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 100 calories, Carbohydrates: 9 g, Protein: 3 g, Fat: 6 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 14 mg, Sodium: 88 mg, Fiber: 1 g

Exchanges per serving: 1/2 Bread/Starch, 1 1/2 Fat.

MERINGUE COOKIES

Recipe Yield: Yield: 3-1/2 dozen cookies (14 Servings)

Source: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes; photo by Tamara Manning

Book Title: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/meringue-cookies

Ingredients

2 large egg whites

1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

3/4 cup powdered sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

Pinch of salt

1/3 cup finely chopped pecans or almonds

Directions

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper or non-stick oven liner film.

Put the egg whites and lemon juice in a chilled bowl. Beat with an electric mixer to a soft foam. Slowly beat in the sugar, mixing well after each addition. Continue beating at medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Add the vanilla and salt. Gently fold in the nuts.

Drop the batter by heaping teaspoons onto the cookie sheets.Shape with the back of a spoon onto 1-inch circles. Bake until set and firm, about 1 hour. Turn off the oven but leave the cookies there until the oven is completely cool. Remove the cookies from the oven and store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 46; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 18 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Sugars: 6 g

Diabetic Exchanges: Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Other Carbohydrate

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

Recipe Yield: Yield: 24 cookies. Serving size: 2 cookies.

Source: Splenda

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/peanut-butter-cookies.

Ingredients

1/4 cup margarine, softened

1 cup creamy style peanut butter

1/4 cup egg substitute

2 tablespoons honey

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup Splenda Granular

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large bowl, beat margarine and peanut butter with an electric mixer until creamy, approximately 1 minute.

Add egg substitute, honey and vanilla extract. Beat on high speed for approximately 1 1/2 minutes.

Add Splenda and beat on medium speed until well blended, approximately 30 seconds.

In small bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. Slowly add flour mixture to peanut butter mixture, beating on low speed until well blended, about 1 1/2 minutes. Mixture may be crumbly.

Roll level teaspoons of dough into balls and drop onto a lined sheet pan, about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball with a fork, pressing a crisscross pattern into each cookie. Bake 7-9 minutes or until light brown around the edges. Cool on wire rack.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 140; Fat: 11 g; Sodium: 110 mg; Protein: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g

Diabetic Exchanges: Starch 1/2; Fat 2

ALMOST SHORTBREAD COOKIES

Recipe Yield: Yield: 2 dozen cookies (24 servings)

Source: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes; photo by Tamara Manning

Book Title: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/almost-shortbread-cookies

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 cup corn or canola oil

1 large egg

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a cookie sheet with non-stick pan spray.

Combine all the ingredients and 1/4 cup water in a large bowl to form a soft dough. Refrigerate the dough 1 hour to chill. Roll or pat out 1/4 inch thick on a floured board.

Cut 2-inch rounds and place them 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the edges are a light golden brown. Cool and store in an airtight container.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 90; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 26 mg; Cholesterol: 9 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1 Fat

GINGER SPICE BISCOTTI

Makes 40 biscotti

Source: AICR

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/433.shtml

Ingredients

Canola oil spray

1-1/4 cups unbleached, all purpose flour

1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour

4 tsp. ground ginger

1 tsp. cinnamon

1-1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. allspice

1/4 tsp. salt

2 large eggs

1/3 cup canola oil

1/4 cup unsweetened apple butter or applesauce

1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar

1/2 cup dried cranberries or other chopped dried fruit

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Coat a large cookie sheet with oil spray. Set aside.

Mix dry ingredients together in a bowl. Use a food processor or hand mix eggs with oil and apple butter until blended. Blend in the sugar. Add half of the dry mixture and blend until smooth. Add remaining dry (The dough will be soft and sticky but easy to handle.) Transfer dough to a large bowl. Fold in the dried fruit.

Place one-half of the dough at each end of the cookie sheet. With damp hands, form each piece of dough into a log 3 inches wide and about 3/4-inch high. Place logs about 4 inches apart. (Logs will spread during baking.) Bake 25-30 minutes, or until firm to the touch. Remove from oven and cool 10 minutes. (Leave heat on.)

With a serrated knife, cut each log into 1/2-inch cookies cut on the diagonal. Bake 10 minutes. Turn each cookie over and bake 10 more minutes. Turn off heat and leave biscotti in the oven 10 minutes. Remove and cool on a wire rack.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 63; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 38 mg; Carbohydrates: 10 g; Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch. 1/2 Fat

Thursday, June 21, 2018

Thursday Recipes

Here are six recipes to help you through the day, including Stuffed Tomatoes with Smoked Chicken and Tabouli and Almost Shortbread Cookies. Enjoy!

LEMON CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI AND GINGER

Recipe Yield: Makes 4 servings.

Source: AICR

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/lemon-chicken-with-broccoli-and-ginger

Ingredients

1/2 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

1/2 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. ground white or black pepper

1 Tbsp. coconut oil, divided

1 lb. skinless and boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces

1 Tbsp. grated or finely chopped ginger, plus 1/2 tsp. ground ginger

2 garlic cloves, chopped

1/2 cup sliced leek, white and pale green parts, 2-inch pieces

1/2 cup thinly slice red onion, in crescents

3 cups broccoli florets, cut to bite-size

1/4 cup chopped scallions, green and white parts

Directions

In measuring cup, combine broth, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Set aside.

Heat a wok over high heat. When wok is hot, drizzle half of the oil around sides, then lift and swirl wok to coat it. Add chicken, and stir-fry until no pink color shows, 2 minutes. Scoop out chicken and place on plate.

Drizzle remaining oil into wok and swirl to coat. Add fresh ginger, ground ginger and garlic and stir fry until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add leek and onion and stir fry for 1 minute. Pour in broth mixture, cover wok and cook for 2 minutes until broccoli looks bright green. Return chicken to wok and stir fry until pieces are white in the center, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn contents of wok out onto serving platter. Sprinkle on scallions and serve.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 193; Fat: 5 g; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 452 mg; Protein: 29 g; Carbohydrates: 8 g

PUMPKIN SOUP

Recipe Yield: Makes 8 servings.

Source: AICR

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/pumpkin-soup-2

Ingredients

4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, divided

4 cups pumpkin puree (canned or fresh) (butternut squash may be substituted)

1 cup finely chopped onion

1 clove garlic

1 tsp. fresh thyme, chopped

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

2 Tbsp. light whipping cream (optional)

1 tsp. fresh parsley, chopped

Nutmeg (optional)

Directions

In large pot over medium-high heat add 3 cups broth, pumpkin, onion, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce to low and simmer uncovered, about 30 minutes.

Puree mixture until smooth, in small batches, using blender or food processor. Return to pot. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for another 30 minutes. Add remaining broth as desired. (Optional, stir in cream.)

Pour into bowls. Garnish with parsley (or sprinkle of nutmeg) and serve.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 71; Fat: 1 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 284 mg; Protein: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 16 g

STUFFED TOMATOES WITH SMOKED CHICKEN AND TABOULI

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings Serving Size: 1 tomato, 6 ounces tabouli mixture

Source: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking

Book Title: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/stuffed-tomatoes-with-smoked-chicken-and-tabouli

Ingredients

1 cup deli tabouli (bulgur)

1 cup diced, seeded cucumber

1 cup diced smoked chicken breast

4 medium ripe, firm tomatoes

2 teaspoons olive oil

4 tablespoons deli hummus

Directions

Add the cucumber and chicken to the prepared tabouli mixture and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Take each tomato and cut off the top (set aside). Scoop out the pulp and discard. Fill the cavity with the tabouli mixture. Drizzle 1/2 teaspoon olive oil over each tomato and put 1 tablespoon hummus on top of that. Cover the filled tomato with the tomato top and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 158; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 572 mg; Cholesterol: 16 mg; Protein: 10 g; Carbohydrates: 18 grams

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1 Very Lean Meat, 1/2 Monounsaturated Fat

BEEF AND VEGETABLE LO MEIN

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe

Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes

Book Title: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/beef-and-vegetable-lo-mein

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) fresh Chinese-style noodles

4 quarts boiling water

4 Chinese dried black, or shiitake, mushrooms

1 tablespoon sesame, or vegetable, oil

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh gingerroot

3 cloves garlic, minced

12 ounces beef eye of round steak, fat trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch strips

2 cups broccoli florets

1 cup sliced carrots

1/3 cup water

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 tablespoon black bean paste

2 teaspoons light soy sauce

Directions

Cook noodles in 4 quarts boiling water until tender, about 2 minutes; drain and reserve. Place dried mushrooms in bowl; pour hot water over to cover. Let stand until mushrooms are soft, about 15 minutes; drain. Slice mushrooms, discarding tough parts.

Heat oil in wok or skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Stir-fry mushrooms, gingerroot, and garlic 2 minutes. Add beef; stir-fry until beef is cooked, about 5 minutes. Remove from wok.

Add broccoli and carrots to work; stir-fry until vegetables are crisp-tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from wok.

Combine 1/3 cup water, sherry, and cornstarch; add to wok and heat to boiling. Boil, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 1 minute. Stir in black bean paste and soy sauce. Return beef and vegetable mixtures to wok; add noodles. Stir-fry over medium heat until hot through, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 300; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 153 mg; Cholesterol: 41.2 mg; Protein: 22.1 g; Carbohydrates: 38 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 2 Bread, 2-1/2 Meat

ALMOST SHORTBREAD COOKIES

Recipe Yield: Yield: 2 dozen cookies (24 servings)

Source: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes; photo by Tamara Manning

Book Title: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes

To view this online, go to https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/almost-shortbread-cookies

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 cup corn or canola oil

1 large egg

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a cookie sheet with non-stick pan spray.

Combine all the ingredients and 1/4 cup water in a large bowl to form a soft dough. Refrigerate the dough 1 hour to chill. Roll or pat out 1/4 inch thick on a floured board.

Cut 2-inch rounds and place them 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the edges are a light golden brown. Cool and store in an airtight container.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 90; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 26 mg; Cholesterol: 9 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1 Fat

PEACH MELBA

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings

Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine

Book Title: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/peach-melba

Ingredients

4 large ripe peaches

2 cup plus 2 tablespoons raspberries

1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

2 tablespoons non-fat dry milk powder plus water to make 1/4 cup

1 tablespoon unsweetened grape juice

Directions

Blanch peaches by dropping them in boiling water for 30 seconds. Remove, run under cold water and peel off skins. Cut in half, discard pits and place 2 peach halves on each of 4 individual dessert dishes.

Puree raspberries with remaining ingredients, reserving 2 tablespoons of berries for garnish.

Spoon puree over peaches, top with berries and serve cold.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 112; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 50 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Protein: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 18 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Fruit, 1 Milk

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Cookies

Who doesn't love freshly baked cookies?! Here are six yummy cookie recipes to help you through the day, including Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies and Pumpkin Polka Dot Cookies. Enjoy!

GOLDEN PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

Yield: 40 cookies

Source: "The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan"

Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/60.shtml

Print: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/787.shtml

Ingredients

1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour

3/4 cup oat flour

Sugar substitute equal to 1/4 cup sugar

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

2/3 cup peanut butter

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons margarine or butter

3/4 cup light brown sugar

1/4 cup fat-free egg substitute

2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine the flours, sugar substitute, baking soda, and baking powder in a bowl and stir to mix well. Set aside.

Combine the peanut butter, margarine, and brown sugar in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer to mix well. Beat in the egg substitute, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Add the flour mixture to the peanut butter mixture and beat to mix well.

Shape level teaspoonfuls of the dough into balls and arrange 1-1/2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten each cookie to 1/4 -inch thickness by crisscrossing with the tines of a fork. Dip the tines of the fork lightly in sugar between each cookie if desired.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the bottoms of the cookies are golden brown. Remove the cookies and let sit for 2 minutes. Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (per cookie): Calories: 77, Carbohydrate: 9 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 0.7 g, Fiber: 0.9 g, Protein: 2 g, Sodium: 82 mg, Calcium: 14 mg, Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Carbohydrate, 1 Fat

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Source: Splenda

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1083.shtml

Yield: Makes about 4 dozen cookies

Serving size: 1 cookie

Ingredients



2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened

1/3 cup Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 large eggs

2 cups (12-ounce package)

Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels

Directions

Preheat oven to 375F.

Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, sugar blend, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 110; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 85 mg; Cholesterol: 15 mg; Carbohydrates: 13 g

CHOCOLATE OATMEAL COOKIES

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1077.shtml

Yield: 40 cookies

Serving size: 1 cookie

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 1/4 cups rolled oats

6 tablespoons cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

6 tablespoons trans-free margarine, softened

1/2 cup SPLENDA Sugar Blend

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine flour, oats, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.

In bowl of electric mixer, beat margarine and SPLENDA Sugar Blend on medium speed 1 to 2 minutes, or until light and aerated. Beat in eggs for 1 minute, or until light. Beat in vanilla and almond extract. Stir in dry ingredients.

Drop teaspoonfuls of dough onto lightly greased baking sheets and flatten each with the back of a fork dipped in water.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or just until puffed and no longer shiny on top. Cool on sheets 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 50; Calories from Fat: 20; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 55 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g

PUMPKIN POLKA DOT COOKIES

This recipe begins, “Chocolate chips enhance the flavor of the pumpkin and spices in these easy to make drop cookies.”

Recipe Yield: Makes about 4 dozen. Serving size: 1 cookie

View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/pumpkin-polka-dot-cookies

Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/pumpkin-polka-dot-cookies/print/

Ingredients

1/2 cup stick butter, softened

1-1/4 cups Equal Spoonful*

3 tablespoons light molasses

1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)

1 egg

1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla

1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

* May substitute 30 packets Equal sweetener

Directions

Beat butter, Equal and molasses until well combined.Mix in pumpkin, egg and vanilla until blended.

Gradually stir in combined flour, baking powder, spices, baking soda and salt until well blended. Stir in chocolate chips.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto sprayed baking sheets.

Bake in preheated 350F oven 11 to 13 minutes or until light golden brown.

Remove from baking sheet and cool completely on wire rack.

Store in airtight containers at room temperature.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 57; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 51 mg; Cholesterol: 9 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat

ALMOST SHORTBREAD COOKIES

Yield: 2 dozen cookies (24 servings)

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/26.shtml

View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/512.shtml

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 cup corn or canola oil

1 large egg

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a cookie sheet with non-stick pan spray.

Combine all the ingredients and 1/4 cup water in a large bowl to form a soft dough. Refrigerate the dough 1 hour to chill. Roll or pat out 1/4 inch thick on a floured board.

Cut 2-inch rounds and place them 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the edges are a light golden brown. Cool and store in an airtight container.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 90; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 26 mg; Cholesterol: 9 mg; Carbohydrates: 9 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1 Fat

CHOCOLATE ALMOND MERINGUES

This recipe begins, “These can be frozen.”

Yield: About 2 1/2 dozen

Serving size: 1 meringue cookie

Source: MealLeaniYUMM!

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/260.shtml

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar, divided

1/4 cup ground almonds

1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa

1 tsp. cornstarch

2 egg whites

1/8 tsp. cream of tartar

1/2 tsp. vanilla (or 1/4 tsp. almond extract)

Directions

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Spray a foil-lined baking sheet with non-stick spray. In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp. of the sugar with almonds, cocoa and cornstarch. In a stainless or glass bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until frothy. Add cream of tartar and beat on high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add flavoring and remaining sugar. Beat until stiff and shiny. Gently fold cocoa mixture into meringue.

Drop cookie mixture from a teaspoon onto the baking sheet to form small mounds. Leave about 2 inches between each mound. (Mixture could also be piped through a large pastry bag fitted with a large star tube.) Bake at 250 degrees F for 40 minutes. Cookies should be dry and slightly browned. Cool completely. Store in a tightly covered container.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 18; Protein: trace g; Fat: 0.3 g; Sodium: 7 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 4 g; Exchanges: 1/4 Bread/Starch

Saturday, August 5, 2017

Cookies!

We all crave something just a little snacky once in a while. Just because you or a loved one is diabetic doesn't mean that you have to forgo those snacky items (in moderation, of course). Here are six yummy diabetic cookie recipes to help you through the rest of the weekend (or any time), including Chocolate Dunk Cookies and Golden Peanut Butter Cookies. Enjoy!

ORANGE CRANBERRY COOKIES

Found at Diabetic Gourmet's site; the recipe is at http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/945.shtml. It yields 24 cookies, and starts by stating, "Two favorite Fall flavors - cranberry and orange - combined in an easy to make drop cookie."

Ingredients

1/4 cup stick butter, softened

1 egg

3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

3/4 cup all-purpose flour, sifted

1/4 cup quick or old-fashioned oats, uncooked

1/3 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar

Dash salt

1 teaspoon grated orange peel

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

*May substitute 8 packets Equal sweetener

Directions

Beat butter in a medium bowl. Beat in egg and orange juice concentrate.

Mix combined flour, oats, Equal, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt and orange peel into creamed mixture until blended. Stir in dried cranberries and chopped walnuts.

Drop by teaspoons onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake in preheated 375° F oven 8 to 10 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove from baking sheet and cool completely on wire rack.

Store in airtight container at room temperature.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 65; Protein: 1 g; Sodium: 17 mg; Cholesterol: 14 mg; Fat: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat

ALMOST SHORTBREAD COOKIES

Yield: 2 dozen cookies (24 servings)

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/26.shtml

View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/512.shtml

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 cup corn or canola oil

1 large egg

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a cookie sheet with non-stick pan spray.

Combine all the ingredients and 1/4 cup water in a large bowl to form a soft dough. Refrigerate the dough 1 hour to chill. Roll or pat out 1/4 inch thick on a floured board.

Cut 2-inch rounds and place them 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the edges are a light golden brown. Cool and store in an airtight container.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 90; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 26 mg; Cholesterol: 9 mg; Carbohydrates: 9 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1 Fat

GOLDEN PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

Yield: 40 cookies

Serving size: 1 cookie

Print version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/bin/print.cgi?ID=787

Online version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/787.shtml

Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan

Ingredients

1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour

3/4 cup oat flour

Sugar substitute equal to 1/4 cup sugar

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

2/3 cup peanut butter

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons margarine or butter

3/4 cup light brown sugar

1/4 cup fat-free egg substitute

2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine the flours, sugar substitute, baking soda, and baking powder in a bowl and stir to mix well. Set aside.

Combine the peanut butter, margarine, and brown sugar in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer to mix well. Beat in the egg substitute, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.

Add the flour mixture to the peanut butter mixture and beat to mix well.

Shape level teaspoonfuls of the dough into balls and arrange 1-1/2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten each cookie to 1/4 -inch thickness by crisscrossing with the tines of a fork. Dip the tines of the fork lightly in sugar between each cookie if desired.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the bottoms of the cookies are golden brown. Remove the cookies and let sit for 2 minutes. Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 77; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 82 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Saturated Fat: 0.7 g; Dietary Fiber: 0.9 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Carbohydrate, 1 Fat

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Yield: 40 cookies

Source: The Best Diabetes Cookbook

Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/25.shtml

Ingredients

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1/3 cup peanut butter

1/3 cup 2% milk

1/4 cup soft margarine

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/3 cup whole wheat flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/3 cup chocolate chips

1/4 cup raisins

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray baking sheets with nonstick vegetable spray.

In large bowl or food processor, beat together brown and granulated sugars, peanut butter, milk, margarine, egg and vanilla until well blended.

Combine all-purpose and whole what flours and baking soda; add to bowl and mix just until incorporated. Do not overmix. Stir in chocolate chips and raisins.

Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto baking sheets. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until browned.

Nutritional Facts Per Serving:

Calories: 70, Carbohydrate: 10 g, Fiber: 1 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 3 g, Sodium: 51 mg, Cholesterol: 6 mg Diabetic Exchanges: 2/3 Other Carbohydrate, 1/2 Fat

CHOCOLATE OATMEAL COOKIES

Yield: 40 cookies; Serving size: 1 cookie

Source: Splenda

View Online with Photo: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1077.shtml

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

1-1/4 cups rolled oats

6 tablespoons cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

6 tablespoons trans-free margarine, softened

1/2 cup Splenda Sugar Blend

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine flour, oats, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.

In bowl of electric mixer, beat margarine and Splenda Sugar Blend on medium speed 1 to 2 minutes, or until light and aerated. Beat in eggs for 1 minute, or until light. Beat in vanilla and almond extract. Stir in dry ingredients.

Drop teaspoonfuls of dough onto lightly greased baking sheets and flatten each with the back of a fork dipped in water.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or just until puffed and no longer shiny on top. Cool on sheets 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 50; Calories from Fat: 20; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 55 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g

CHOCOLATE DUNK COOKIES

Yield: 36 servings; Serving size: 1 cookie

Source: Splenda

Find at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1042.shtml

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

4 squares Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided

3/4 cup(1 1/2 sticks) margarine, softened

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon thawed Cool Whip Sugar Free Whipped Topping

1 teaspoon warm water

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside. Chop 2 of the chocolate squares.

Beat margarine, brown sugar and Splenda Granulated Sweetener in large bowl with mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Blend in egg and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in chopped chocolate.

Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of dough, 2 inches apart, onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake cookies 11 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets one minute; remove and place on wire racks. Cool completely.

Melt remaining 2 chocolate squares as directed on package. Stir in cool whip and water. Dip half of each cookie into melted chocolate; let stand until firm.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 90; Calories from Fat: 45; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 90 mg; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 10g