Diabetes-Friendly Fruit Recipes

May 6, 2012

Cinnamon Glazed Apple Rings

By ADW|2017-01-11T10:03:56-05:00Updated: May 6th, 2012|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Cinnamon Glazed Apple Rings are a fairly healthy snack and especially enjoyable for kids. The scoop of yogurt (frozen or otherwise) is a perfect topping to go on this delicious treat. Cinnamon Glazed Apple Rings with Yogurt topping is perfect for any season!

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup apple juice
  • 1 tablespoon […]
Dec 14, 2009

Chicken & Fruit Kabobs with Mustard-Leek Sauce

By ADW|2017-01-06T10:18:50-05:00Updated: December 14th, 2009|Appetizers, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit, Pasta|0 Comments

Chicken & Fruit Kabobs Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 2 small bananas
  • 3 medium peaches, pitted
  • 3 medium plums, pitted
  • Vegetable cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon of curry powder
  • Mustard-Leek Sauce (see below)

Directions

  1. Prepare grill for cooking or preheat oven to broil.
  2. Cut chicken into 1″ pieces and cut banana, peaches and plumbs into 8 pieces.
  3. Thread chicken and fruit on 16 small wood […]
Nov 24, 2009

Breakfast Trifle

By ADW|2017-01-06T10:19:24-05:00Updated: November 24th, 2009|Breakfast, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 32oz container of non-fat plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Splenda Granular
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 9 slices Italian style bread or other white bread, crusts removed
  • 1 16oz package frozen dark pitted sweet cherries, thawed and drained
  • 1 12oz package frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed
  • 1 15oz can, no sugar added cling peaches, drained
  • 1 banana, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Splinda Granular

Directions

  1. Cut bread into […]
Nov 12, 2009

Deliciously Fresh and Simple Blueberry Smoothie

By ADW|2017-01-06T10:20:15-05:00Updated: November 12th, 2009|Beverages, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chilled skim milk or plain lowfat greek yogurt
  • 1 packet of artificial sweetener
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla
  • 1 cup blueberries Fresh or if you prefer a “frosty” drink add Frozen Blueberries

Directions

  1. Combine 1/2 cup milk or yogurt, 1 packet sweetener, 1/2 tsp vanilla and blueberries in blender. Blend until thick and creamy.

Food Exchanges: 1 1/2 Fruit, 1 Skim […]

Nov 8, 2009

Easy Baked Stuffed Apples

By ADW|2017-01-06T10:20:19-05:00Updated: November 8th, 2009|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 4 small apples
  • 1 tsp butter or margarine
  • 2 tbsp Equal Spoonful
  • 1/3 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped dates

Directions

  • Remove apple cores leaving 1/2″ at the bottom of each apple and prick skins with fork. Set aside.
  • In a small shallow microwavable casserole dish, melt margarine.
  • In a medium sized bowl, mix Eual, cinnamon, lemon juice and […]
Jul 25, 2009

Blackberry Twist Lemonade

By ADW|2019-07-11T11:57:14-04:00Updated: July 25th, 2009|Beverages, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Make this delicious summer lemonade, with a twist!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh blackberries or unsweetened frozen blackberries, thawed
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup Splenda No Calorie Swetener, Granulated
  • 4 cups cold water

Directions

  1. In a blender, combine blackberries, lemon juice, and Splenda in a blender.
  2. Process mixture until smooth.
  3. Press mixture through a sieve into a pitcher and discard solids.
  4. Stir in water […]
Jun 20, 2009

Banana Raspberry Smoothie

By ADW|2017-01-06T10:26:43-05:00Updated: June 20th, 2009|Beverages, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Ingredients

    Banana Raspberry Smoothie
  • 1 large ripe banana
  • 1 1/4 cups unsweetened frozen raspberries
  • 5 packets Splenda No Calorie Sweetener
  • 1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk

Directions

  1. Place banana in freezer for 10 minutes or until slightly firm.
  2. Slice banana and put banana, raspberries Splenda and milk in a blender. Blend until smooth
  3. Serve immediately in 2 tall […]
Jun 10, 2009

Banana Raisin Bread

By ADW|2017-05-16T15:41:16-04:00Updated: June 10th, 2009|Breads & Muffins, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

This Banana Raisin Bread recipe is a full flavored quick bread made with ripe bananas and raisins. The ceral in this recipe adds extra crunch and beneficial nutrients. The Equal in this recipe reduces the calories but not the taste.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (approximately 2 medium bananas)
  • 3 tbsp 2% milk
  • 1 1/2 cups Kellogg’s Special K […]
May 28, 2009

Banana Cream Angel Bites

By ADW|2017-01-06T10:25:49-05:00Updated: May 28th, 2009|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Angel Bites Ingredients

  • 5 large egg whites or 3/4 cups egg whites from a carton
  • 1/3 cup Splenda Granular
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Angle Bites Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Place egg whites in medium bowl and whisk until frothy. (You can also whip on an electric beater on high).
  3. Add Splenda Granular, vanilla extract and salt. Mix […]
May 25, 2009

Banana Colada Smoothie

By ADW|2017-01-06T10:26:58-05:00Updated: May 25th, 2009|Beverages, Desserts, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Ingredients

    Banana Colada Smoothie
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 cup chopped pineapple
  • 1 small ripe banana, sliced
  • 3 tbsp Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

  1. In a blender container, combine yogurt, coconut milk, banana, vanilla extract and Equal together and blend until smooth.
  2. Add pineapple and blend until […]
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