Diabetes-Friendly Recipes

Mar 25, 2009

Apple Dessert Pizza

By ADW|2017-01-06T10:30:22-05:00Updated: March 25th, 2009|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1/2 of a 15oz unbaked pie crust package, refrigerated
  • 1/2 cup toasted, sliced almonds
  • 1 8oz package light cream cheese (Neufchatel), softened
  • 3 tbsp apple juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 packets Equal sweetener or 1 tsp Equal for Recipes
  • 4 medium tart apples, cored, peeled and sliced (3 1/2 cups)
  • 1 cup apple juice
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins
  • 1/4 tsp ground […]
Mar 20, 2009

Banana and Pineapple Yogurt Shake

By ADW|2017-01-06T10:29:35-05:00Updated: March 20th, 2009|Beverages, Desserts, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 medium banana, peeled, sliced and frozen in a freezer bag
  • 8oz plain nonfat yogurt
  • 8oz can of crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 2 packets Equal sweetener or 3/4 tsp Equal for Recipes
  • 1 cup ice cubes

Directions

  1. In a blender container, combine all ingredients except ice and blend until smooth.
  2. With the blender still running, add the ice cubes one at a […]
Mar 20, 2009

Tasty Apple Crisp

By ADW|2017-01-06T11:40:00-05:00Updated: March 20th, 2009|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Apple Crisp

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup apple juice
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons Equal for recipes or 12 packets Equal sweetener or 1/2 cup Equal Spoonful
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 4 cups sliced peeled apples

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C)
  2. Combine apple juice, Equal, cornstarch, lemon peel and apples in medium saucepan. Heat to boiling
  3. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until […]
Mar 15, 2009

Baked Vanilla Custard

By ADW|2017-01-06T11:39:58-05:00Updated: March 15th, 2009|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 quart 2% milk
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup plus 2 tbsps Equal Spoonful (or 27 packets of Equal sweetener)
  • 2 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Sliced fresh fruit (optional)
  • Fresh mint (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat Oven to 325°F.
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat milk until it is boiling.
  3. Remove milk from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  4. Beat eggs, Equal, vanilla and […]
Mar 10, 2009

Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake

By ADW|2017-01-06T11:40:18-05:00Updated: March 10th, 2009|Breakfast, Desserts, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Apple Layer

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Splenda Granular
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup reduced calorie margarine, melted (25% less fat and calories)
  • 2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced into 1/4 inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Splenda Granular
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons reduced calorie margarine (25% less fat and calories)

Directions:

  1. Preheat Oven […]
Mar 10, 2009

Baked Tortilla Chips

By ADW|2017-01-06T11:40:04-05:00Updated: March 10th, 2009|Appetizers, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 6 corn tortillas
  • Sea Salt

Directions

  1. Preheat Oven to 400°F.
  2. Cut each tortilla into 6 pie-shapped pieces.
  3. Place tortillas on a cookie sheet.
  4. Spread out.
  5. Bake for 10 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven and flip torillas so the bottom is now at the top.
  7. Return to oven for 3 to 4 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven again and lightly salt.
  9. Serve warm or at room temperature with […]
Mar 5, 2009

Apple Cheesecake

By ADW|2017-01-06T11:39:46-05:00Updated: March 5th, 2009|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

Homemade Graham Cracker Crust

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup stick butter or margarine, melted
  • 2 tablespoons Equal Spoonful or 3 packets Equal sweetener

Directions:

  1. Preheat Oven at 375°F.
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and 2 tablespoons Equal.
  3. Press mixture into bottom and 1-inch up the side of a 9 inch springform pan.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  5. Cool on […]
Feb 20, 2009

Apple and Pear Crisp

By ADW|2017-01-06T11:39:50-05:00Updated: February 20th, 2009|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Ingredients:

Topping

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Splenda Granular
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 4 Tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Filling

  • 4 large Macintosh or other tart apples
  • 3 ripe Barlett or Anjou Pears
  • 2 tablespoons Splenda Granular
  • 3 tablespoons apple juice concentrate

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Lightly butter a deep 2 to 2 1/2 quart baking […]
Feb 10, 2009

Almond Crusted Chicken with Grapefruit Basil Salad

By ADW|2017-01-06T11:39:59-05:00Updated: February 10th, 2009|Diabetes Recipes, Poultry, Salads|0 Comments

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 tablespoons ground flax meal
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided use
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs or whole wheat cracker crumbs
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 pink grapefruit, sectioned
  • 1/2 cup 100% Florida grapefruit juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 heads Boston or Bibb lettuce, […]
Feb 9, 2009

Chili Vegetarian Style

By ADW|2017-01-06T11:40:05-05:00Updated: February 9th, 2009|Appetizers, Diabetes Recipes, Soups & Stews, Vegetables|0 Comments

This vegetarian chili, like most chilies, tastes best the day after it is made. Refrigerate chili in covered pot overnight and when ready to serve, heat chili to boil over low heat, stirring constantly, then serve immediately when chili is hot. If spicier chili is preferred, increase the ground cayenne red pepper to 1 teaspoon […]

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