Diabetic Delights: A Confessions of a Foodie Offspring

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Thursday, June 25, 2026

Desserts

If you ever wondered if you can still have Desserts while diabetic, the answer is yes. Of course, it should be added that, as with most things in life, it should be in moderation, as well as with ingredients that won't cause a spike in your blood sugar.

Here are six diabetic-friendly recipes to help you through the day, including a Lemon Icebox Cake and a Secret Devilish Chocolate Cake. Enjoy!

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE

Yield: 12 to 14 slices

Source: "1,001 Delicious Desserts for People with Diabetes"

Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/21.shtml

Ingredients

3/4 cup ground reduced-fat graham crackers

3/4 cup ground gingersnap cookies

8-1/4 teaspoons Equal for Recipes or 27 packets Equal sweetener, divided

4-5 tablespoons margarine, melted

2 packages (8 ounces each) fat-free cream cheese

1 cup canned pumpkin

2 eggs

2 egg whites

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground cloves

1 teaspoon ground ginger

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 cup light whipped topping

Chopped toasted pecans, as garnish

Directions

Mix graham cracker and gingersnap crumbs, 1 teaspoon Equal for Recipes, and melted margarine in bottom of 9-inch springform pan; reserve 2 tablespoons crumb mixture. Pat remaining mixture evenly on bottom and 1/2 inch up side of pan. Bake at 350 degrees F. until lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

Beat cream cheese until smooth in large bowl; beat in pumpkin, eggs, and egg whites. Mix in remaining 7-1/4 teaspoons Equal for Recipes, spices, and cornstarch. Pour mixture into springform pan.

Bake at 300 degrees F. just until set in the center, 45 to 60 minutes; sprinkle with reserved crumbs and return to oven. Turn oven off and let cheesecake cool in oven with door ajar for 3 hours. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/12 of recipe): Calories: 213, Fat: 9.8 g, Saturated Fat: 4.3 g, Cholesterol: 47.2 g, Sodium: 444 mg, Protein: 12.1 g, Carbohydrate: 18.2 g; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch, 1 Meat, 2 Fat

BLUEBERRY CRUMB CAKE

Recipe Yield: Yield: 9 to 12 Servings

Source: 1,001 Delicious Desserts For People with Diabetes

Book Title: 1,001 Delicious Desserts For People with Diabetes

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/blueberry-crumb-cake.

Ingredients

4 tablespoons margarine

1 egg

5-1/2 teaspoons "Equal for Recipes" or 18 packets Equal sweetener

1 cup all-purpose flour

1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup reduced-fat buttermilk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Blueberry Crumb Topping (recipe follows)

Blueberry Crumb Topping Ingredients

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

3-1/2 teaspoons Equal for Recipes or 12 packets Equal sweetener

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon maple extract

4 tablespoons cold margarine, cut into pieces

1 cup fresh, or frozen, blueberries

Directions

Beat margarine, egg, and Equal for Recipes in medium bowl until smooth. Mix in combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon alternately with combined buttermilk and vanilla, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.

Pour batter into greased and floured 8-inch square cake pan; sprinkle Blueberry Crumb Topping evenly over batter.

Bake at 350 degrees F. until toothpick inserted in cakes comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Serve warm.

Blueberry Crumb Topping Directions: Combine flour, Equal for Recipes, and cinnamon in small bowl; sprinkle with maple extract. Cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add blueberries and toss.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 196; Fat: 11 g; Sodium: 358 mg; Cholesterol: 24 mg; Protein: 6 g; Carbohydrates: 18 g

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

CHOCOLATE FILLED CAKE ROLL

Servings: 12 one-inch slices

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/23.shtml

Ingredients

Cake:

5 eggs

1/2 cup sugar

3 packets of Sweet'n Low

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 teaspoon baking powder

Filling:

2 cups skim milk

1 package sugar-free chocolate instant pudding mix

Topping:

2 teaspoons sugar-free cocoa mix

Directions

Preheat oven to 400F.

Grease and line the bottom of a 10x15" jelly roll pan with waxed paper.

Beat eggs in a large bowl with electric mixer until fluffy.

Sprinkle sugar, Sweet'n Low and vanilla over eggs; continue beating for 2 minutes.

Sift flour, cornstarch, and baking powder together.

Sprinkle half the mixture over batter; fold in with spatula.

Repeat with remaining flour mixture.

Spread batter evenly in pan.

Bake on center rack in oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until cake is golden and springs back when lightly touched.

Arrange a towel on work surface and cover with wax or parchment paper.

Loosen edges of cake; unmold on paper.

Roll cake jelly roll style, using towel as a guide.

Leave cake rolled until it cools into jelly roll shape.

To make filling, blend milk with pudding mix according to package directions. Refrigerate pudding until it thickens.

Unroll cake, spread evenly with pudding, and reroll.

Lightly sprinkle sugar-free cocoa over the top to decorate.

Cut into 1" slices and serve.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 122; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 197 mg; Cholesterol: 92

SECRET DEVILISH CHOCOLATE CAKE

This is from Everyday Diabetic Recipes, and begins, "We've got a secret ingredient that makes this moist chocolate cake recipe so decadent, you'll never be able to tell that it's diabetes-friendly. What makes our Secret Devilish Chocolate Cake so delicious? We kick this recipe up a notch with diet cola! It's true. Try it for yourself. One bite, and you'll see exactly what we mean."

Cook Time: 30 minutes; Serves: 24; Serving Size: 1 (2-inch) piece

To view this online, go to https://www.everydaydiabeticrecipes.com/Cakes/Secret-Devilish-Chocolate-Cake-7385.

Ingredients

1 (15-1/4-ounce) package devil's food chocolate cake mix

1 can (12-ounce) diet cola

1-1/2 cup fat-free whipped topping, thawed

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Add cake mix to large bowl. Break up lumps with your fingers. Fold in cola gradually with large spatula just until mix is moistened.

Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth evenly with spatula.

Bake for 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.

Spoon 1 tablespoon whipped topping on each serving.

LEMON ICEBOX CAKE

This yummy dessert is from Melissa Gray-Streett at Eating Well, and begins, "This no-bake lemon icebox cake is a bright, creamy dessert that comes together with just a handful of ingredients. Layers of graham crackers soften into a cake-like texture as they chill, while a light lemon pudding and whipped cream filling adds refreshing citrus flavor."

Prepare it hours in advance or the night before for stress-free serving.

This simple dessert sets in the refrigerator, making it ideal for warmer days.

Lemon pudding and whipped cream create a fluffy, citrusy filling that’s not too heavy.

Active Time: 25 minutes; Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes; Servings: 12

To view this online, go to https://www.eatingwell.com/lemon-icebox-cake-11965118.

Ingredients

1 (3.4-ounce) package instant lemon pudding & pie mix

1-1/2 cups whole milk

2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, plus more for garnish

2 cups heavy cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

14 graham cracker sheets, divided

Directions

Whisk pudding mix, 1-1/2 cups milk and 2 teaspoons lemon zest in a large bowl until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.

In another large bowl, whisk 2 cups cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla until stiff peaks form, 4 to 5 minutes. Fold 2 cups of the whipped cream into the pudding mixture until just combined. Cover and refrigerate the remaining whipped cream until ready to serve.

Line the bottom and long sides of a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Spread 1/2 cup pudding mixture in an even layer in the bottom of the prepared pan. Arrange 3-1/2 graham cracker sheets in an even layer over the pudding mixture, breaking as needed to fit. Spread 1 cup pudding mixture evenly over the crackers. Repeat the layers 2 more times, using 3-1/2 graham cracker sheets and 1 cup pudding mixture per layer, ending with graham crackers and the remaining pudding mixture (about 1/2 cup). Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the pudding is set and the crackers have softened, at least 4 hours or up to 12 hours.

Loosen the edges with a small offset spatula, if needed. Invert the cake onto a platter; remove and discard the parchment. Whisk the reserved whipped cream to return to stiff peaks, if needed. Dollop on top, spread over the top and sides, or serve on the side. Garnish with additional lemon zest, if desired.

To make ahead

Refrigerate, tightly covered, for up to 12 hours.

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

Thursday, July 22, 2021

Cookies

Most of us love an occasional snack, including cookies. As these recipes show, cookies are not necessarily off-limits for diabetics. Check out the Citrus Angel Bite Cookies, the Chocolate Chip Fudgie Cups, or any of the other cookies in today's post. Enjoy!

CINNAMON GINGER COOKIES

Makes: 30 Cookies

Source: "The Best Diabetes Cookbook"

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

Ingredients

1/4 cup brown sugar

3 tablespoon margarine, melted

2 tablespoon molasses

2 tablespoon 2% yogurt

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon ginger

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Pinch nutmeg

1-1/2 teaspoon brown sugar

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick vegetable spray.

In bowl, combine 1/4 cup brown sugar, margarine, molasses, yogurt and vanilla until well mixed.

Combine flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg; stir into bowl just until combined.

Using teaspoon, form dough into small balls and baking on baking sheet. Press flat with fork; sprinkle with 1-1/2 teaspoon brown sugar. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (2 Cookies): Calories: 76, Carbohydrate: 12 g, Fiber: 0 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 2 g, Sodium: 68 mg, Cholesterol: 0 mg; Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1/3 Other Carbohydrate, 1/2 Fat

PUMPKIN POLKA DOT COOKIES

Chocolate chips enhance the flavor of the pumpkin and spices in these easy to make drop cookies. The hearty blend is perfect for the end of the year holidays.

Makes about 4 dozen. Serving size: 1 cookie

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; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 51 mg; Cholesterol: 9 mg; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat

CITRUS ANGEL BITE COOKIES

Servings Per Recipe: 5

Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1151.shtml

Ingredients

Angel Bites:

5 egg whites

1/3 cup SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 pinch salt

Citrus Filling:

1/2 cup fresh orange juice

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

4 teaspoons cornstarch

3 tablespoons Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

1 egg yolk

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a 13x11 inch baking sheet. Set aside.

Make Angel Bites: Place egg whites in a medium mixing bowl. Whip on high speed using an electric mixer or wire whisk until frothy.

Add Splenda Granulated Sweetener, vanilla and salt. Mix on high speed until medium-stiff peaks form (approx. 20-30 seconds with an electric mixer).

Spoon rounded tablespoons of egg white mixture onto prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated 350 degree F oven 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan. Cool.

Make filling: Blend together Splenda Granulated Sweetener and egg yolk in a small mixing bowl. Stir well. Add juice to egg yolk mixture. Mix thoroughly. Add cornstarch. Stir well. Pour into a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened (approx. 2 minutes). Chill until ready to use.

Assemble Angel Bites: Just before serving, sandwich Angel Bites with filling. Place filling on the bottom of one Angel Bite and top with another so that the bottoms of the Angel Bites are facing each other and the filling is sandwiched between them. Repeat with remaining Angel Bites.

Garnish Angel Bites with a dollop of whipped cream, some orange zest and a sprig of mint.

Note: If egg whites start to separate, whisk them back together using a wire whisk. Serving size is 3 assembled angel bites.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 60; Calories from Fat: 10; Protein: 4 g; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 135 mg; Cholesterol: 45 mg; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 8 g

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Yield: Makes about 4 dozen cookies

Serving size: 1 cookie

View Online: 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

ALMOND BISCOTTI

Servings: 32

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/39.shtml

Ingredients

1/4 cup finely chopped almonds

1/2 cup sugar

2 tablespoons margarine

4 egg whites, lightly beaten

2 teaspoons almond extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degree F. Place almonds in a small baking pan. Bake 7 to 8 minutes until golden brown (watch carefully to avoid burning). Set aside.

Beat sugar and margarine in medium bowl with electric mixer until smooth. Add egg whites and almond extract; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in large bowl; mix well. Stir egg white mixture and almonds into flour mixture until well blended.

Spray two 9x5-inch loaf pans with non-stick cooking spray. Evenly divide dough between prepared pans. Spread dough evenly over bottoms of pans with wet fingertips. Bake 15 minutes or until knife inserted into centers comes out clean.

Remove from oven and turn onto cutting board. As soon as loaves are cool enough to handle, cut each into 16 (1/2-inch thick) slices. Place slices on baking sheets covered with parchment paper or sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 5 minutes; turn over. Bake 5 minutes more or until golden brown. Serve warm or cool completely and store in airtight container.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 56; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Starch/Bread; 1/2 Fat

CHOCOLATE CHIP FUDGIE CUPS

This cookie has something for everyone. The crust is chocolate chip cookie dough; the filling is a rich brownie. They are a little more involved to make, but well worth the effort.

Yield: makes 2 dozen

Photo and Print Version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/881.shtml

Ingredients

Chocolate Chip Dough:

1/3 cup stick butter, softened

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/3 cup Equal Spoonful*

1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Fudge Nut Filling:

1 cup Equal Spoonful**

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa

1/3 cup chopped nuts

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

6 tablespoons stick butter, softened

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

* May substitute 8 packets Equal sweetener

** May substitute 24 packets Equal sweetener

Directions

For Chocolate Chip Dough, beat 1/3 cup butter with electric mixer until fluffy. Beat in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla until blended. Mix in 1/3 cup Equal* and brown sugar until combined. Combine 1 cup flour, baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix into butter mixture.

Stir in chocolate chips. Form dough into circle about 1/2-inch thick. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and freeze while preparing Fudge Nut Filling.

For Fudge Nut Filling, combine 1 cup Equal**, 3/4 cup flour, cocoa, nuts, baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Beat applesauce, 6 tablespoons butter, 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla until blended. Stir in combined flour mixture until well blended.

Remove Chocolate Chip Dough from freezer. Spread approximately 1 rounded tablespoonful of dough in each of 24 mini-muffin pans. Fill each with Fudge Nut Filling to top of cup.

Bake in preheated 350F oven 15 to 18 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool in muffin pans about 5 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.

Store in airtight containers at room temperature.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 138; Protein: 2 g ; Fat: 8 g; Sodium: 106 mg; Cholesterol: 41 mg ; Carbohydrates: 14 g; Exchanges: 1 starch, 1-1/2 fat

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

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

Monday, September 18, 2017

Meatless Monday

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with diabetes, you probably know there are things you can do to help you control your diabetes. An article from Diabetic Connect addresses the control issue by reminding us that the basics, such as testing your blood sugar several times a day,adjusting your insulin, and eating healthy foods (and counting carbs), go a long way in controlling your diabetes. Check out the article ("Go Back to Basics for Better Diabetes Control") here.

And now on to recipes. It's Meatless Monday. Here are today's six yummy diabetic - and vegetarian - recipes to help you through today, including Barley with Peppers and Potatoes and Orange-Lime Sweet Potatoes. Enjoy!

CHICKPEA SALAD

Yield: 2 servings

Source: Diabetes Cookbook for Dummies

View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/622.shtml

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1/4 cup celery, chopped

1/4 cup red pepper, chopped

1/4 cup red onion, chopped

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon white pepper

2 tablespoons lowfat mayonnaise

Pita bread or mixed greens

Directions

In a bowl, coarsely mash the chickpeas.

Add the celery, red pepper, onion, salt, pepper, and mayonnaise and toss well.

Serve over pita bread or mixed greens.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 206; Protein: 10 g; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 641 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 35 g; Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 1-1/2 Very Lean Meat, 1/2 Fat

ORANGE-LIME SWEET POTATOES

Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes

Servings: 6 (about 1/2 cup each)

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/297.shtml

Ingredients

Butter-flavored vegetable cooking spray

1 cup chopped onion

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 cup orange juice

1/4 cup lime juice

Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Spray medium skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Saute onion and garlic 3 to 4 minutes.

Add sweet potatoes and juices to skillet; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Cook, uncovered, until sauce is thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 95; Protein: 1.7 g; Fat: 0.3 g; Sodium: 9 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 22.3 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Fruit, 1 Bread/Starch

BARLEY WITH PEPPERS AND POTATOES

Yield: 6 servings

Serving Size: About 1/2 cup each

Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes

Author: Sue Spitler

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/490.shtml

Ingredients

3 large poblano chilies, sliced

1 medium onion, chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil

12 ounces russet potatoes, unpeeled, cooked, cubed

2 cups cooked barley

2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro leaves

1/2 teaspoon dried cumin

Salt and cayenne pepper, to taste

Directions

Saute chilies and onion in oil in large skillet until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add potatoes; saute until browned, 5 to 8 minutes.

Add barley to skillet; cook over medium heat until hot through, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in cilantro and cumin. Season to taste with salt and cayenne pepper.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 147; Protein: 2.7 g; Fat: 2.8 g; Sodium: 6 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 29.3 g; Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1 Bread, 1/2 Fat

APPLESAUCE CAKE

Yield: 8 servings

Serving size: 1 slice.

View online with photo: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1277.shtml

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ginger

1/2 cup reduced-calorie margarine

1/4 cup molasses

1/2 cup egg substitute

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Spray an 8x8 inch metal cake pan with vegetable cooking spray. In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and ginger. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, beat margarine and molasses with an electric mixer on high speed for approximately 1 minute.

Add egg substitute and vanilla and blend on high speed for 30 seconds. Mixture will be liquid.

Add Splenda Granulated Sweetener and beat on medium speed until very smooth, approximately 1 1/2 minutes.

Add flour mixture and applesauce and beat on low speed until mixed, approximately 45 seconds.

Spread batter evenly into prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 170; Calories from Fat: 60; Protein: 4 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 260 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 10 g; Carbohydrates: 24 g

SUMMER SOUP

Servings: 4 (1-cup servings)

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/312.shtml

Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine

Ingredients

2 cups water

Salt and pepper to taste

2 new potatoes, peeled, diced

2 carrots, sliced

6 fresh spinach leaves, chopped

1/2 cup fresh green peas or thawed frozen green peas

1 tablespoon arrowroot

1-1/2 cups skim milk

1/4 teaspoon red (cayenne) pepper

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

In a medium-size saucepan, place water, salt, pepper, potatoes and carrots; bring to a boil. Cover and cook 10 minutes. Add the remaining vegetables and cook 5 minutes more.

Meanwhile, make a paste of the arrowroot and 3 tablespoons of the milk. Add remaining milk and stir into the vegetables. Add cayenne and simmer 5 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Garnish with parsley.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 97; Protein: 6 g; Sodium: 112 mg; Cholesterol: 2 mg; Carbohydrates: 18 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Milk, 2 Vegetable

EGGPLANT AND TOMATO CASSEROLE

Serves: 8

Source: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes

Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/22.shtml

View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/310.shtml

Ingredients

1 large eggplant (2 pounds), peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes

1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs

1/3 cup chopped onion

3 cloves garlic

1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves, divided

1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 eggs

3 medium tomatoes, sliced

1/4 cup grated fat-free Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook eggplant in 2 inches simmering water in covered medium saucepan until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain well. Mash eggplant with fork; mix in breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, 1 teaspoon oregano, basil, and thyme. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in eggs.

Spoon eggplant mixture into 11x7-inch baking dish. Arrange tomatoes in rows over eggplant; sprinkle with cheese and remaining 1/2 teaspoon oregano.

Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F. until hot through, about 20 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 98; Protein: 5.1 g; Fat: 1.9 g; Sodium: 245 mg; Cholesterol: 53.3 mg; Carbohydrates: 16.9 g; Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1/2 Bread/Starch, 1/2 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

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Cookies!

Who doesn't love freshly baked cookies?

Unfortunately, cookies are one of those yummy treats that so many of us have may have thought were off-limits for diabetics. But these six recipes prove otherwise! This batch includes Gingersnaps (one of my favorites) and Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies, as well as four others. See if you can find your favorite among today's offerings. Enjoy!

RASPBERRY-ALMOND COOKIES

This recipe begins, “A bar-style cookie that's easy to make. Filled with rich, flavorful raspberry spreadable fruit, this is sure to become a favorite.”

Yield: 24 servings

Source: Equal

View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1127.shtml

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*

1/8 teaspoon salt

8 tablespoons cold stick butter or margarine, cut into pieces

1 egg

2 tablespoons water

1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

1 jar (10 ounces) seedless raspberry spreadable fruit

3 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds

* May substitute 12 packets Equal sweetener

Directions

Combine flour, Equal and salt in medium bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Stir in egg, water and lemon peel. Mixture will be crumbly.

Press mixture evenly onto bottom of well-sprayed 8 x 8-inch square baking pan. Bake in preheated 350°F oven 12 to 15 minutes or until edges of crust are lightly browned.

Remove pan from oven and spread raspberry fruit over top. Sprinkle with almonds. Return to oven, and bake an additional 10 to 12 minutes or until raspberry fruit is bubbly. Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into bars.

Store in airtight containers at room temperature.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 86; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 16 mg; Cholesterol: 19 mg; Carbohydrates: 12 g; Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat

APPLE OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

Yield: 4 dozen cookies

Serving size: 1 cookie

Print Friendly: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/bin/print.cgi?ID=1254

View recipe with photo: 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

GINGERSNAPS

This recipe begins, “Enjoy the aroma of these heavily spiced ginger cookies while they bake. For best results, allow to cool for a few hours in the fridge.”

Source: Splenda

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1154.shtml

Yield: 36 servings

Serving Size: 2 cookies

Ingredients

2/3 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

3/4 cup sugar

2/3 cup unsalted butter

1/3 cup molasses*

2 tablespoons canola oil

1/4 cup egg substitute

3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

8 teaspoons ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

2 teaspoons cinnamon

*Use Robust Molasses for a more robust molasses flavor.

**Cookie Dough can also be rolled out and cut into circles or shapes.

Directions

Mix Splenda Granulated Sweetener, sugar, butter, molasses and oil together in a medium mixing bowl. Mix on medium speed until creamy. Scrape sides of the bowl. Add egg and mix well. Add remaining ingredients and mix until blended.

Divide dough in half. Roll into logs approx. 1 1/2 inches wide and 14 inches long. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours or freeze for 1 1/2 hours or until firm.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil cookie sheets.

Slice cookies approx. 1/4 inch thick.

** Place on prepared sheets.

Bake 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 110; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 4.5 g; Sodium: 75 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 7 g; Carbohydrates: 16 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

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

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Cookies!

Homemade cookies! Yum! Here are six cookie recipes to try out. Enjoy!

RASPBERRY-ALMOND COOKIES

This recipe begins, “A bar-style cookie that's easy to make. Filled with rich, flavorful raspberry spreadable fruit, this is sure to become a favorite.”

Yield: 24 servings

Source: Equal

View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1127.shtml

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*

1/8 teaspoon salt

8 tablespoons cold stick butter or margarine, cut into pieces

1 egg

2 tablespoons water

1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

1 jar (10 ounces) seedless raspberry spreadable fruit

3 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds

* May substitute 12 packets Equal sweetener

Directions

Combine flour, Equal and salt in medium bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Stir in egg, water and lemon peel. Mixture will be crumbly.

Press mixture evenly onto bottom of well-sprayed 8 x 8-inch square baking pan. Bake in preheated 350°F oven 12 to 15 minutes or until edges of crust are lightly browned.

Remove pan from oven and spread raspberry fruit over top. Sprinkle with almonds. Return to oven, and bake an additional 10 to 12 minutes or until raspberry fruit is bubbly. Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into bars.

Store in airtight containers at room temperature.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 86; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 16 mg; Cholesterol: 19 mg; Carbohydrates: 12 g; Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat

APPLE OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

Yield: 4 dozen cookies

Serving size: 1 cookie

Print Friendly: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/bin/print.cgi?ID=1254

View recipe with photo: 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

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

GINGERSNAPS

This recipe begins, “Enjoy the aroma of these heavily spiced ginger cookies while they bake. For best results, allow to cool for a few hours in the fridge.”

Source: Splenda

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1154.shtml

Yield: 36 servings

Serving Size: 2 cookies

Ingredients

2/3 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

3/4 cup sugar

2/3 cup unsalted butter

1/3 cup molasses*

2 tablespoons canola oil

1/4 cup egg substitute

3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

8 teaspoons ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

2 teaspoons cinnamon

*Use Robust Molasses for a more robust molasses flavor.

**Cookie Dough can also be rolled out and cut into circles or shapes.

Directions

Mix Splenda Granulated Sweetener, sugar, butter, molasses and oil together in a medium mixing bowl. Mix on medium speed until creamy. Scrape sides of the bowl. Add egg and mix well. Add remaining ingredients and mix until blended.

Divide dough in half. Roll into logs approx. 1 1/2 inches wide and 14 inches long. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours or freeze for 1 1/2 hours or until firm.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil cookie sheets.

Slice cookies approx. 1/4 inch thick.

** Place on prepared sheets.

Bake 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 110; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 4.5 g; Sodium: 75 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 7 g; Carbohydrates: 16 g

HAZELNUT BISCOTTI

This recipe begins, “A combination of chopped hazelnuts and hazelnut syrup is used to make these scrumptious biscotti. They'll keep fresh for 5 days making them ideal gifts.”

Source: Splenda

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1155.shtml

Yield: 48 servings

Serving size: 1 biscotti

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts

1/2 cup canola oil

2/3 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

3 tablespoons white granulated sugar

2 eggs

3 tablespoons sugar free hazelnut syrup

2 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/3 cup nonfat dry milk

2 tablespoons Mini Chocolate Chips, melted (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a cookie sheet or jellyroll pan with baking spray and set aside.

Spread hazelnuts in a shallow pan and toast in preheated 350 degrees F oven for 7-10 minutes. Remove hazelnuts from the oven and cool.

Mix the oil, Splenda Granulated Sweetener and sugar together in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add hazelnut syrup and mix well. Set aside.

Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and nonfat dry milk in a medium mixing bowl.

Pour the flour mixture into the oil and egg mixture and stir until blended. Add hazelnuts and mix until just blended. Refrigerate dough 1 hour or until stiff.

Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a log approximately 3 1/2 inches wide by 12 inches long. Place the logs on the prepared sheet 2 inches apart.

Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 20-25 minutes.

Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes. Cut the loaves with a sharp knife into 48 slices, approximately 1/2 inch wide. Cool completely.

If desired, lay slices on their sides and drizzle with melted chocolate chips.

Store in airtight containers. Cookies will stay fresh up to 5 days.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 60; Calories from Fat: 30; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 3.5 g; Sodium: 30 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 6 g

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Tuesday Recipes

Enjoy!

SUMMER SOUP

Servings: 4 (1-cup servings)

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/312.shtml

Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine

Ingredients

2 cups water

Salt and pepper to taste

2 new potatoes, peeled, diced

2 carrots, sliced

6 fresh spinach leaves, chopped

1/2 cup fresh green peas or thawed frozen green peas

1 tablespoon arrowroot

1-1/2 cups skim milk

1/4 teaspoon red (cayenne) pepper

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

In a medium-size saucepan, place water, salt, pepper, potatoes and carrots; bring to a boil. Cover and cook 10 minutes. Add the remaining vegetables and cook 5 minutes more.

Meanwhile, make a paste of the arrowroot and 3 tablespoons of the milk. Add remaining milk and stir into the vegetables. Add cayenne and simmer 5 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Garnish with parsley.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 97; Protein: 6 g; Sodium: 112 mg; Cholesterol: 2 mg; Carbohydrates: 18 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Milk, 2 Vegetable

EGGPLANT AND TOMATO CASSEROLE

Serves: 8

Source: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes

Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/22.shtml

View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/310.shtml

Ingredients

1 large eggplant (2 pounds), peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes

1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs

1/3 cup chopped onion

3 cloves garlic

1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves, divided

1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 eggs

3 medium tomatoes, sliced

1/4 cup grated fat-free Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook eggplant in 2 inches simmering water in covered medium saucepan until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain well. Mash eggplant with fork; mix in breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, 1 teaspoon oregano, basil, and thyme. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in eggs.

Spoon eggplant mixture into 11x7-inch baking dish. Arrange tomatoes in rows over eggplant; sprinkle with cheese and remaining 1/2 teaspoon oregano.

Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F. until hot through, about 20 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 98; Protein: 5.1 g; Fat: 1.9 g; Sodium: 245 mg; Cholesterol: 53.3 mg; Carbohydrates: 16.9 g; Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1/2 Bread/Starch, 1/2 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

PEACH-ALMOND UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

Makes: 8 Servings

Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes

View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/608.shtml

Ingredients

1 can (8-1/4 ounces) peaches in juice, well drained

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

5-1/2 teaspoons Equal for Recipes or 18 packets Equal sweetener

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup cake flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup reduced-fat buttermilk

1/4 cup sliced almonds

Directions

Cut peach slices into thirds; arrange in bottom of lightly greased 8-inch round pan.

Mix applesauce, Equal for Recipes, egg, and vanilla until smooth in medium bowl. Mix in combined flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Pour batter over peach slices in pan.

Bake at 350 degrees F. until cake is browned and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.

Invert cake immediately onto serving plate. Cool 10 to 15 minutes; and sprinkle with almonds.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 136; Protein: 6 g; Fat: 2.6 g; Sodium: 207 mg; Cholesterol: 27 mg; Carbohydrates: 20 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Fruit, 1 Bread, 1/2 Fat

SPRING VEGETABLE PILAF

Yield: 7 servings

Source: Secrets of Good-Carb Low-Carb Living

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/741.shtml

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 cup chopped yellow onion

1 teaspoon dried savory or fines herbes

1 cup 3/4-inch pieces fresh asparagus spears (use thin spears for best results)

1/2 cup diced red bell pepper

1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed

1 teaspoon fresh or jarred minced garlic

3 cups cooked brown rice (or 1-1/2 cups brown rice plus 1-1/2 cups wild rice)

Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Coat a large nonstick skillet with the olive oil and preheat over medium heat. Add the onion and savory or fines herbes, cover, and cook for a couple of minutes or until the onions start to soften.

Add the asparagus and bell pepper and cook for another minute or two, or until the vegetables are crisp-tender.

Add the peas and garlic, and cook for another few seconds or until the garlic begins to turn color and smell fragrant.

Add the rice, salt, and pepper to the skillet and toss over medium heat for a minute or two to heat through. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 129; Protein: 3.6 g; Fat: 2.8 g; Sodium: 149 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Saturated Fat: 0.4 g; Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g; Carbohydrates: 23 g; Exchanges: 1-1/2 Bread/Starch, 1/2 Fat, 1/2 Vegetable

GUACAMOLE

Yield: 14 servings

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons each

Source: The Diabetes Snack, Munch, Nibble, Nosh Book

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/736.shtml

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups frozen peas

1 small ripe avocado, peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks

1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 cup mild or medium low-sodium or regular salsa

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the peas and 1/4 cup boiling water. Cover, bring to a boil, and simmer 2 minutes. Cool in a colander until cold running water. Drain well.

In a food processor container, combine the peas, avocado, mayonnaise, lemon juice, cumin, chili powder, and garlic. Process until blended but not absolutely smooth, stopping and scraping the container sides, if necessary. Stir in the salsa.

Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or up to 24 hours to allow the flavors to blend. The dip will keep in the refrigerator 1 to 2 days. Serve with fat-free tortilla chips.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 36; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 42 mg; Cholesterol: 42 mg; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Sugars: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 4 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Starch

Monday, July 25, 2016

Meatless Monday Diabetic Recipes

Here are today's six diabetic recipes to help you through today. They're also vegetarian, since it's Meatless Monday. Enjoy!

BARLEY WITH PEPPERS AND POTATOES

Yield: 6 servings

Serving Size: About 1/2 cup each

Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes

Author: Sue Spitler

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/490.shtml

Ingredients

3 large poblano chilies, sliced

1 medium onion, chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil

12 ounces russet potatoes, unpeeled, cooked, cubed

2 cups cooked barley

2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro leaves

1/2 teaspoon dried cumin

Salt and cayenne pepper, to taste

Directions

Saute chilies and onion in oil in large skillet until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add potatoes; saute until browned, 5 to 8 minutes.

Add barley to skillet; cook over medium heat until hot through, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in cilantro and cumin. Season to taste with salt and cayenne pepper.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 147; Protein: 2.7 g; Fat: 2.8 g; Sodium: 6 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 29.3 g; Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1 Bread, 1/2 Fat

APPLESAUCE CAKE

Yield: 8 servings

Serving size: 1 slice.

View online with photo: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1277.shtml

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ginger

1/2 cup reduced-calorie margarine

1/4 cup molasses

1/2 cup egg substitute

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Spray an 8x8 inch metal cake pan with vegetable cooking spray. In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and ginger. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, beat margarine and molasses with an electric mixer on high speed for approximately 1 minute.

Add egg substitute and vanilla and blend on high speed for 30 seconds. Mixture will be liquid.

Add Splenda Granulated Sweetener and beat on medium speed until very smooth, approximately 1 1/2 minutes.

Add flour mixture and applesauce and beat on low speed until mixed, approximately 45 seconds.

Spread batter evenly into prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 170; Calories from Fat: 60; Protein: 4 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 260 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 10 g; Carbohydrates: 24 g

CHICKPEA SALAD

Yield: 2 servings

Source: Diabetes Cookbook for Dummies

View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/622.shtml

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1/4 cup celery, chopped

1/4 cup red pepper, chopped

1/4 cup red onion, chopped

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon white pepper

2 tablespoons lowfat mayonnaise

Pita bread or mixed greens

Directions

In a bowl, coarsely mash the chickpeas.

Add the celery, red pepper, onion, salt, pepper, and mayonnaise and toss well.

Serve over pita bread or mixed greens.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 206; Protein: 10 g; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 641 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 35 g; Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 1-1/2 Very Lean Meat, 1/2 Fat

ORANGE-LIME SWEET POTATOES

Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes

Servings: 6 (about 1/2 cup each)

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/297.shtml

Ingredients

Butter-flavored vegetable cooking spray

1 cup chopped onion

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 cup orange juice

1/4 cup lime juice

Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Spray medium skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Saute onion and garlic 3 to 4 minutes.

Add sweet potatoes and juices to skillet; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Cook, uncovered, until sauce is thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 95; Protein: 1.7 g; Fat: 0.3 g; Sodium: 9 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 22.3 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Fruit, 1 Bread/Starch

SUMMER SOUP

Servings: 4 (1-cup servings)

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/312.shtml

Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine

Ingredients

2 cups water

Salt and pepper to taste

2 new potatoes, peeled, diced

2 carrots, sliced

6 fresh spinach leaves, chopped

1/2 cup fresh green peas or thawed frozen green peas

1 tablespoon arrowroot

1-1/2 cups skim milk

1/4 teaspoon red (cayenne) pepper

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

In a medium-size saucepan, place water, salt, pepper, potatoes and carrots; bring to a boil. Cover and cook 10 minutes. Add the remaining vegetables and cook 5 minutes more.

Meanwhile, make a paste of the arrowroot and 3 tablespoons of the milk. Add remaining milk and stir into the vegetables. Add cayenne and simmer 5 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Garnish with parsley.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 97; Protein: 6 g; Sodium: 112 mg; Cholesterol: 2 mg; Carbohydrates: 18 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Milk, 2 Vegetable

EGGPLANT AND TOMATO CASSEROLE

Serves: 8

Source: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes

Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/22.shtml

View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/310.shtml

Ingredients

1 large eggplant (2 pounds), peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes

1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs

1/3 cup chopped onion

3 cloves garlic

1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves, divided

1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 eggs

3 medium tomatoes, sliced

1/4 cup grated fat-free Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook eggplant in 2 inches simmering water in covered medium saucepan until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain well. Mash eggplant with fork; mix in breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, 1 teaspoon oregano, basil, and thyme. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in eggs.

Spoon eggplant mixture into 11x7-inch baking dish. Arrange tomatoes in rows over eggplant; sprinkle with cheese and remaining 1/2 teaspoon oregano.

Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F. until hot through, about 20 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 98; Protein: 5.1 g; Fat: 1.9 g; Sodium: 245 mg; Cholesterol: 53.3 mg; Carbohydrates: 16.9 g; Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1/2 Bread/Starch, 1/2 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

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Cookies!

Who says diabetics can't occasionally have cookies?! These recipes, from Diabetic Gourmet, help with that occasional sweet craving. Enjoy!

CINNAMON GINGER COOKIES

Makes: 30 Cookies

Source: "The Best Diabetes Cookbook"

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

Ingredients

1/4 cup brown sugar

3 tablespoon margarine, melted

2 tablespoon molasses

2 tablespoon 2% yogurt

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon ginger

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Pinch nutmeg

1-1/2 teaspoon brown sugar

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick vegetable spray.

In bowl, combine 1/4 cup brown sugar, margarine, molasses, yogurt and vanilla until well mixed.

Combine flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg; stir into bowl just until combined.

Using teaspoon, form dough into small balls and baking on baking sheet. Press flat with fork; sprinkle with 1-1/2 teaspoon brown sugar. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (2 Cookies): Calories: 76, Carbohydrate: 12 g, Fiber: 0 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 2 g, Sodium: 68 mg, Cholesterol: 0 mg; Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1/3 Other Carbohydrate, 1/2 Fat

PUMPKIN POLKA DOT COOKIES

This recipe begins, "Chocolate chips enhance the flavor of the pumpkin and spices in these easy to make drop cookies. The hearty blend is perfect for the end of the year holidays." But why wait for the holidays? You can whip up a batch this afternoon!

Makes about 4 dozen. Serving size: 1 cookie

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; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 51 mg; Cholesterol: 9 mg; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat

CITRUS ANGEL BITE COOKIES

Servings Per Recipe: 5

Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1151.shtml

Ingredients

Angel Bites:

5 egg whites

1/3 cup SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 pinch salt

Citrus Filling:

1/2 cup fresh orange juice

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

4 teaspoons cornstarch

3 tablespoons Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

1 egg yolk

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a 13x11 inch baking sheet. Set aside.

Make Angel Bites: Place egg whites in a medium mixing bowl. Whip on high speed using an electric mixer or wire whisk until frothy.

Add Splenda Granulated Sweetener, vanilla and salt. Mix on high speed until medium-stiff peaks form (approx. 20-30 seconds with an electric mixer).

Spoon rounded tablespoons of egg white mixture onto prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated 350 degree F oven 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan. Cool.

Make filling: Blend together Splenda Granulated Sweetener and egg yolk in a small mixing bowl. Stir well. Add juice to egg yolk mixture. Mix thoroughly. Add cornstarch. Stir well. Pour into a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened (approx. 2 minutes). Chill until ready to use.

Assemble Angel Bites: Just before serving, sandwich Angel Bites with filling. Place filling on the bottom of one Angel Bite and top with another so that the bottoms of the Angel Bites are facing each other and the filling is sandwiched between them. Repeat with remaining Angel Bites.

Garnish Angel Bites with a dollop of whipped cream, some orange zest and a sprig of mint.

Note: If egg whites start to separate, whisk them back together using a wire whisk. Serving size is 3 assembled angel bites.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 60; Calories from Fat: 10; Protein: 4 g; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 135 mg; Cholesterol: 45 mg; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 8 g

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Yield: Makes about 4 dozen cookies

Serving size: 1 cookie

View Online: 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

ALMOND BISCOTTI

Servings: 32

Find this recipe at:
http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/39.shtml

Ingredients

1/4 cup finely chopped almonds

1/2 cup sugar

2 tablespoons margarine

4 egg whites, lightly beaten

2 teaspoons almond extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degree F. Place almonds in a small baking pan. Bake 7 to 8 minutes until golden brown (watch carefully to avoid burning). Set aside.

Beat sugar and margarine in medium bowl with electric mixer until smooth. Add egg whites and almond extract; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in large bowl; mix well. Stir egg white mixture and almonds into flour mixture until well blended.

Spray two 9x5-inch loaf pans with non-stick cooking spray. Evenly divide dough between prepared pans. Spread dough evenly over bottoms of pans with wet fingertips. Bake 15 minutes or until knife inserted into centers comes out clean.

Remove from oven and turn onto cutting board. As soon as loaves are cool enough to handle, cut each into 16 (1/2-inch thick) slices. Place slices on baking sheets covered with parchment paper or sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 5 minutes; turn over. Bake 5 minutes more or until golden brown. Serve warm or cool completely and store in airtight container.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 56; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Starch/Bread; 1/2 Fat

CHOCOLATE CHIP FUDGIE CUPS

This recipe begins, "This cookie has something for everyone. The crust is chocolate chip cookie dough; the filling is a rich brownie. They are a little more involved to make, but well worth the effort." Yum!

Yield: makes 2 dozen

Photo and Print Version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/881.shtml

Ingredients

Chocolate Chip Dough:

1/3 cup stick butter, softened

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/3 cup Equal Spoonful*

1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Fudge Nut Filling:

1 cup Equal Spoonful**

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa

1/3 cup chopped nuts

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

6 tablespoons stick butter, softened

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

* May substitute 8 packets Equal sweetener

** May substitute 24 packets Equal sweetener

Directions

For Chocolate Chip Dough, beat 1/3 cup butter with electric mixer until fluffy. Beat in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla until blended. Mix in 1/3 cup Equal* and brown sugar until combined. Combine 1 cup flour, baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix into butter mixture.

Stir in chocolate chips. Form dough into circle about 1/2-inch thick. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and freeze while preparing Fudge Nut Filling.

For Fudge Nut Filling, combine 1 cup Equal**, 3/4 cup flour, cocoa, nuts, baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Beat applesauce, 6 tablespoons butter, 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla until blended. Stir in combined flour mixture until well blended.

Remove Chocolate Chip Dough from freezer. Spread approximately 1 rounded tablespoonful of dough in each of 24 mini-muffin pans. Fill each with Fudge Nut Filling to top of cup.

Bake in preheated 350F oven 15 to 18 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool in muffin pans about 5 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.

Store in airtight containers at room temperature.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 138; Protein: 2 g ; Fat: 8 g; Sodium: 106 mg; Cholesterol: 41 mg ; Carbohydrates: 14 g; Exchanges: 1 starch, 1-1/2 fat