DIABETIC RECIPES

Diabetic Recipe : Raw Broccoli Salad

2012-01-30T20:02:00.000-08:00

Diabetic Recipe : Raw Broccoli Salad
Diabetic Recipe Ingredients:

4 cups broccoli florets or broccolini
1/4 cup red onion, minced
2 tablespoons SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds, roasted and salted
3 tablespoons seedless raisins

Diabetic Recipe Instructions:
1. Discard broccoli stems and finely chop florets or broccolini. Set aside.
2. Place remaining ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Mix well. Add broccoli florets or broccolini. Toss until coated. Chill until ready to serve.

Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Info Per Serving (1/6 of recipe): Calories: 60; Calories from Fat: 15; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 85mg; Total Carbs: 10g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugars: 6g; Protein: 3g

Diabetic English Muffin Breakfast Pizza

2012-01-26T20:59:00.000-08:00

Diabetic English Muffin Breakfast Pizza
Try this diabetic recipe...the English Muffin Breakfast Pizza..great taste !

DIABETIC RECIPE INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese
1 teaspoon reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 English muffin
1 small peach, peeled and sliced
ground cinnamon to taste
1/2 teaspoon light brown sugar

DIABETIC RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat broiler.
2. In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream. Spread evenly over English muffin half. Arrange peach slices on top.
3. Sprinkle with some cinnamon and the brown sugar. Broil until cheese browns around the edges, about 2 minutes. Cut in half or quarters and eat warm.

Per serving: 185 calories (33% calories from fat), 6 g protein, 7 g fat (4.3 g saturated fat), 25 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 22 mg cholesterol, 258 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges: 1 1/2 carbohydrate (1 bread/starch, 1/2 fruit), 1 fat
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Diabetic Recipe: Mediterranean Pasta Salad

2012-01-25T19:58:00.000-08:00

Diabetic Recipe: Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Diabetic Recipe Ingredients:

3/4 pound cooked Peppered Pork Roast cut into thin strips
12 ounces penne or ziti pasta, cooked and drained
1 small cucumber, diced
6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup Greek vinaigrette dressing

Diabetic Recipe Instructions:
1. In large bowl, gently toss all ingredients with dressing. Serve on shallow salad bowls or dinner plates.

Makes 4 servings.

Diabetic Recipe: Banana Yogurt Pancakes

2012-01-23T20:56:00.000-08:00

Diabetic Recipe: Banana Yogurt Pancakes

These diabetic recipe of pancakes are tender and tasty, sure to be a hit with the children. You can serve them with sugar free syrup, or better yet, sautéed fresh berries or other favorite fruit. Just make sure to count all of your carbohydrates. Add coffee, tea, or skim milk and you have very special breakfast to wake up lazy morning appetites..great taste...enjoy !

DIABETIC RECIPE INGREDIENTS

2 cups (280 g) unbleached all-purpose flour, sifted
1 packet sugar substitute
1 tablespoon (15 g) baking soda
8 ounces (240 ml) fat free plain yogurt
1 large very ripe banana, mashed
1/2 cup (240 ml) skim milk
1/2 tablespoon (7.5 ml) canola oil
1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
4 egg whites, beaten to soft peaks
refrigerated butter-flavored cooking spray

DIABETIC RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Combine the flour, sugar substitute, and baking soda in a large bowl. Stir to combine.
2. Add the yogurt, banana, milk, oil, and vanilla. Stir until just moistened.
3. Gently fold in the beaten egg whites to complete the batter.
4. Lightly coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Working in batches and using a ladle, make 4 inch pancakes. Cook until the bottom is browned and bubbles come to the top of the cakes. Turn and continue to cook until browned. Keep warm while you cook the rest of the pancakes.

Per serving: 76 calories (7% calories from fat), 3 g protein, 1 total fat (0.1 saturated fat), 14 g carbohydrates, 1 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 236 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges: 1 carbohydrate (bread/starch)

Diabetic Recipe : Cold Artichoke Starter

2011-12-07T20:48:00.000-08:00

Diabetic Recipe : Cold Artichoke Starter
...a nice taste diabetic appetizer !

DIABETIC RECIPE INGREDIENTS:

2 large artichokes, about 10 ounces (280 g) each
1/4 cup (60 ml) white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon (5 ml) mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) whole peppercorns
water
2 shallots, minced
1/2 cup (26 g) finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/3 cup (20 g) finely minced fresh herbs -- all or 1 or the following: chervil, dill, thyme, or tarragon
1 teaspoon (5 ml) capers, rinsed
1 small clove garlic, minced
juice and grated zest of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
1 hard-cooked egg white (optional)
freshly ground pepper

DIABETIC RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove coarse outer leaves from artichokes and trim stems flush with the base. Using a sharp knife, cut off top third of each artichoke. Trim thorny tips from remaining leaves and rinse under running cold water.
2. Place artichokes side by side in a pot just large enough to hold them securely. Add vinegar, mustard seeds, and peppercorns to the bottom of the pot. Fill with water to come about half way up the sides of the artichokes. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until artichoke bottoms are tender when pierced, about 35 minutes. Drain. Transfer artichokes to a small metal pan and place in freezer for about 15 to 20 minutes, until chilled. Or, cover and refrigerate artichokes until the next day.
4. In a small bowl, combine the shallots, parsley, herbs, capers, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and olive oil. Finely chop the egg white, if using, and set aside.
5. Using a sharp knife, cut chilled artichokes in half lengthwise. Remove sharp-pointed inner leaves and scoop out the fuzzy centers. Set each half on a salad plate and top with an equal portion of the shallot mixture. Sprinkle with some of the chopped egg white, if using, and season with pepper.

Per serving: 72 calories (40% calories from fat), 3 g protein, 4 g total fat (0.5 g saturated fat), 10 g carbohydrate, 4 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 83 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat
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Diabetic Recipe : Avocado in Tortilla Cups

2011-12-06T20:44:00.000-08:00

Diabetic Recipe : Avocado in Tortilla Cups

Avocado in Tortilla Cups...a nice diabetic recipe to try !

DIABETIC RECIPE INGREDIENTS

10 6-inch corn tortillas
vegetable cooking spray
3 large ripe avocados
2 cups (456 g) plain nonfat yogurt, drained
1 large plum tomato, seeded and finely minced
2 tablespoons (20 g) minced shallots or red onion
2 large cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons (45 ml) fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon (5 ml) chili powder
dash cayenne pepper
10 pitted ripe olives for garnish
minced fresh cilantro for garnish

DIABETIC RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), Gas Mark 5. Lightly spray mini-muffin cups with cooking spray.
2. Cut tortillas into quarters. Mist tortilla quarters with water and place 1 quarter in each muffin cup opening, pushing down in the center to form a cup. Spray again with cooking spay. Bake until cups are golden and crisp, about 5 minutes. Tip out the cups and cool on a rack.
3. Cut avocados in half lengthwise; remove and discard the pits. Using a spoon worked in between the flesh and the skin, remove the avocado half from the skin. Cut the avocado into
1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces. Using a large mixing spoon, mix the avocado with the yogurt, mashing the avocado as you mix to a chunky consistency. Stir in tomato, shallot, garlic, lemon juice, lime juice, chili powder, and cayenne. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
4. Cut each olive into 4 crosswise slices. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
5. To assemble, spoon some of the avocado mixture into each tortilla cup. Sprinkle the top of each with some of the minced cilantro and top with an olive slice. Arrange on a large serving platter.
Per 2-piece serving: 95 calories (45% calories from fat), 3 g protein, 5 g total fat (0.8 g saturated fat), 11 g carbohydrates, 2 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 25 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges: 1/2 carbohydrate (bread/starch), 1 fat
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DIABETIC MACARONI AND CHEESE

2011-08-21T21:30:00.000-07:00

DIABETIC MACARONI AND CHEESE

DIABETIC RECIPES INGREDIENTS

1/4 lb. elbow macaroni
salt
1/4 c. grated onion
2 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. flour
1/8 tsp. dry mustard
1/8 tsp. celery salt
Dash black pepper
1 c. skim milk
1/4 lb. American cheese, cubed or grated
Fresh bread crumbs made from 1 slice bread

DIABETIC RECIPES INSTRUCTIONS
In a large amount of boiling, salted water, cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
In a medium saucepan, sauté onion in butter, stir in flour, mustard, celery salt, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.Stir in milk, cook while constantly stirring to prevent sticking, until thickened and smooth.
Stir cheese evenly into mixture. Add macaroni.Turn into greased 1 quart casserole; sprinkle evenly with bread crumbs.
Bake, uncovered in 400°F oven about 20 minutes.Makes 3 servings...Nice..Enjoy it !

DIABETIC RHUBARB CAKE

2011-08-07T21:34:00.000-07:00

DIABETIC RHUBARB CAKE

DIABETIC RECIPE INGREDIENTS

2 c. flour
1 c. 2% milk
1/4 c. soft butter
1 egg
3 tbsp. granulated sugar replacement
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Dash of salt
1 1/2 c. rhubarb, cut fine

DIABETIC RECIPES INSTRUCTIONS
Combine flour, milk, butter, egg, sugar replacement, baking soda, lemon juice, vanilla and salt in a large bowl. Stir to blend and then fold in rhubarb. Pour into well-greased and floured 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until done...enjoy it !
diabetic recipes: iced-coffee-floats

Iced Coffee Floats

2011-08-06T21:18:00.000-07:00

DIABETIC ICED COFFEE FLOATS
Iced Coffee Floats...a cool beverage for diabetic recipe...nice !

DIABETIC RECIPES INGREDIENTS

4 cups (960 ml) brewed strong coffee
2 cups (400 g) vanilla fat free, sugar free ice cream
cocoa powder for garnish

DIABETIC RECIPES INSTRUCTIONS
1. Fill 4 tall glasses with ice cubes. To each glass add 1 cup (240 ml) coffee and top with 1/2 cup (100 g) scoop of ice cream.
2. Sieve cocoa powder over the ice cream. Serve immediately.

Per serving: 90 calories (0% calories from fat), 3 g protein, 0 total fat (0 saturated fat), 20 g carbohydrates, 0 dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 55 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges: 1 1/2 carbohydrate (bread/starch)

Try this other great recipe : Orange Dream

Diabetic Recipes: Bruschetta with Feta Cheese

2011-08-06T20:30:00.000-07:00

Diabetic Recipes: Bruschetta with Feta Cheese
Try this diabetic recipes..

DIABETIC RECIPES INGREDIENTS

6 slices French or Sour Dough bread
2 teaspoons (10 ml) olive oil
2 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
12 cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/4 cup (15 g) minced fresh basil or flat-leaf parsley
2 ounces (60 g) reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled
freshly ground pepper

DIABETIC RECIPES INSTRUCTIONS
1. Grill or toast bread on both sides until golden brown. Brush one side of each slice with some of the olive oil and rub with garlic.
2. In a small bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, basil, and feta cheese. Spoon 1/6 of the mixture onto the top of each bread slice. Add a grinding of fresh pepper and serve.

Per serving: 106 calories (28% calories from fat), 4 g protein, 3 g total fat (1.1 g saturated fat), 15 g carbohydrate, 1 g dietary fiber, 3 mg cholesterol, 280 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges: 1 carbohydrate (bread/starch), 1/2 fat
diabetic-fresh-apple-cake

DIABETIC FRESH APPLE CAKE

2011-08-01T21:36:00.000-07:00

DIABETIC FRESH APPLE CAKE

DIABETIC RECIPE INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 c. sifted flour
4 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. salt
1 c. black walnuts
2 eggs
1 c. soft butter
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. sugar substitute
4 c. fresh grated apples

DIABETIC RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
Mix and sift all dry ingredients. Add butter, vanilla, eggs and sugar substitute. Beat until well blended. Stir in grated apples and nuts. Pour into well greased 13x9 pan.
Bake at 375 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Cut into 2 x 2 1/2 inch pieces.Makes 20 pieces.

DIABETIC SUGARLESS ORANGE COOKIES

2008-11-29T21:50:00.000-08:00

DIABETIC SUGARLESS ORANGE COOKIES
...a nice diabetic recipe to try ! Great !

Diabetic Recipes INGREDIENTS

1/2 c. soft butter
1 egg
1/2 c. freshly squeezed orange juice
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. raisins

Diabetic Recipes INSTRUCTIONS
Mix butter, egg and orange juice. Add flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, nuts and raisins. Drop by teaspoons onto cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.
NOTE: These cookies are especially made for diabetics to eat. Two cookies equal 60 calories. (1/2 fruit exchange and 1/2 fat exchange). The diabetic recipe is ready to serve. Enjoy the ccokies !
cold-artichoke-starter.

DIABETIC RAISIN APPLESAUCE CAKE

2008-11-29T21:49:00.000-08:00

DIABETIC RAISIN APPLESAUCE CAKE
...a nice diabetic recipes to try....great !

Diabetic Recipes INGREDIENTS

2 c. water
2 c. raisins
1 c. unsweetened applesauce
1 1/2 tsp. diabetic brown sweetener
3/4 c. cooking oil
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. flour
1 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt

Diabetic Recipes INSTRUCTIONS
Cook raisins in water until the water is gone. Cool. Add applesauce, eggs, sweetener and oil. Mix well. Blend in baking soda and flour. Add remaining ingredients; mix well.
Bake in oblong pan at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cut into squares and put in freezer. It is good to just take out of the freezer and eat while still frozen. The diabetic recipe is ready to serve...enjoy it !

banana-yogurt-pancakes.

DIABETIC MEAT LOAF

2008-11-29T21:48:00.000-08:00

DIABETIC MEAT LOAF
...A nice diabetic recipe to try !

Diabetic Recipe INGREDIENTS

1/4 c. (1 med.) egg
2 c. lean ground round
3 slices bread, cubed fine
1/4 c. catsup
1/3 c. onion, chopped fine
2 tbsp. green pepper, chopped fine
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1 tbsp. prepared horseradish (opt.)

Diabetic Recipe INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix all ingredients well. Form into a loaf. Place in foil lined baking dish. Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until done. Serves 6.For Diabetics: One serving equals 1/2 bread, 3 meat. The diabetic recipe of meat loaf is ready to serve...great taste ! Enjoy !

cranberry-mist.

DIABETIC LIME CHEESECAKE

2008-11-29T21:47:00.000-08:00

DIABETIC LIME CHEESECAKE ...a nice diabetic recipe to try.....!

INGREDIENTS

2 c. graham cracker crumbs
1/2 c. diet butter, melted
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Blend all ingredients thoroughly. Press over bottom and halfway up the sides of a 9 inch springform pan sprayed with Pam. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Cool.

INGREDIENTS
LIME FILLING:

1 pkg. (8 oz.) low calorie softened cream cheese
1 c. part-skim Ricotta cheese
15 packets Equal
1/2 c. skim milk
1 fresh lime rind, grated
1/4 c. lime juice
1 env. unflavored gelatin
2 packets low cal whipped topping mix
1 c. skim milk

INSTRUCTIONS
Blend together cream cheese and Ricotta. Add Equal, 1/2 cup milk and lime rind. Blend until smooth.In a small saucepan sprinkle gelatin over lime juice. Let soften 1 minute. Heat, stirring constantly, until gelatin dissolves (about 3 minutes). Add to cheese mixture and blend until smooth.

Prepare whipped topping according to package directions, substituting milk for water. Fold into cheese mixture. Pour into crust and spread evenly. Chill 4 to 6 hours.Makes 16 servings. One slice per serving. The diabetic recipe is ready....enjoy the cheesecake !
diabetic-lime-cheesecake.

DIABETIC FRUIT SALAD

2008-11-29T21:45:00.000-08:00

DIABETIC FRUIT SALAD ..a healthy diabetic recipe to try !

INGREDIENTS

3 c. buttermilk
2 (9 oz.) boxes vanilla instant sugar free pudding mix
6 c. fresh fruit (strawberries, grapes, oranges, peaches, chunked pineapple, drained)
1 (8 oz.) whipped topping

INSTRUCTIONS
Combine buttermilk and pudding in a large bowl. Fold in whipped topping. Place 1/2 the fruit mixture in an 8 x 12 Pyrex dish. Top with pudding mix. Place remaining fruit on top. People who are not diabetic enjoy this also. The diabetic recipe makes 10 generous servings. Great !

diabetic-lime-cheesecake.

DIABETIC FRUIT CAKE

2008-11-29T21:43:00.000-08:00

DIABETIC FRUIT CAKE RECIPE
A great diabetic recipe to try !
INGREDIENTS

1/2 c. butter
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. liquid sweetener
1 c. chopped dates
1 1/2 c. diabetic applesauce
2 c. flour
2 tsp. soda
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. pecans
1 c. raisins

INSTRUCTIONS
Mix eggs, butter, sweetener and vanilla. Add flour, soda, cloves and cinnamon. Mix well. Fold in dates, raisins, pecans and applesauce. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. The diabetic recipe is ready to serve...nice !

Diabetic-almond-meringue-cookies.

DATE NUT CAKE FOR DIABETICS

2008-11-29T21:42:00.000-08:00

DATE NUT CAKE FOR DIABETICS ...a nice diabetic recipe to try !

INGREDIENTS

1/2 c. butter
2 eggs
1 tbsp. liquid sugar substitute
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 c. dried pitted & chopped dates
1 c. chopped pecans
1 1/2 c. water packed applesauce

INSTRUCTIONS
Cream butter, eggs and sugar substitute, vanilla, flour, soda and spices; mix well. Roll chopped dates in enough extra flour to keep from sticking together. Then fold in dates, applesauce and pecans. Bake in a lightly greased loaf pan at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until golden
brown and toothpick inserted comes out clean. This freezes well.

Each portion contains 126 calories and may be substituted for (1) bread exchange and 1 1/2 fat exchanges in the diabetic meal plan. Makes 25 equal portions. The diabetic recipe is ready to serve.....

DIABETIC RECIPES OF ALOHA SQUARES

2008-11-29T21:40:00.000-08:00

DIABETIC RECIPES OF ALOHA SQUARES

INGREDIENTS

2 recipes pie crust
1 can crushed pineapple in its own juice
4 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. lemon juice
6 packets sugar substitute

INSTRUCTIONS
Roll out one half of the pie crust; line bottom only of a jelly roll pan. Combine remaining ingredients, cooking and stirring until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.
When cool, spread on pie crust, top with other half of pie crust. Brush with melted butter. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Cut into squares when cool. May be prepared and frozen before baking. If frozen, bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 30 minutes. The diabetic recipe is ready to serve....great !
NOTE: If not diabetic, use 1 cup sugar instead of substitute. Sprinkle top with sugar before baking.

DIABETIC OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

2008-11-29T21:39:00.000-08:00

DIABETIC OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

INGREDIENTS

1/2 c. butter
1 egg
3/4 c. flour
1 c. oatmeal
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda
1 1/4 tsp. liquid artificial sweetener
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. raisins
5 tbsp. orange juice concentrate, undiluted

INSTRUCTIONS
Mix all ingredients together and drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet, flatten. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.Makes about 40 cookies. The diabetic recipe is ready to serve....

DIABETIC ALMOND MERINGUE COOKIES

2008-11-29T21:37:00.000-08:00

DIABETIC ALMOND MERINGUE COOKIES
A nice diabetic recipe to try !
INGREDIENTS

4 egg whites
8 tsp. powdered skim milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. liquid artificial sweetener
Cinnamon to taste

INSTRUCTIONS
Beat egg white until stiff. Add skim milk powder. Mix well. Add extracts and sugar substitute. Drop cookies by spoonfuls onto cookie sheet. Bake at 275 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet and dust with cinnamon.Makes about 2 dozen. The diabetic recipe of meringue cookies is ready !

DIABETIC CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE (APP)

2008-11-29T21:28:00.000-08:00

DIABETIC CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE

DIABETIC RECIPES INGREDIENTS

3/4 c. raisins
2 eggs
1 tbsp. artificial sweetener
3/4 c. oil
1 c. unsweetened applesauce
2 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 c. sour milk or reg. skim milk
1 sq. unsweetened chocolate, melted
2 c. grated zucchini
1 tsp. any extract

DIABETIC RECIPES INSTRUCTIONS
Cook raisins until soft and set aside. Beat eggs until light and fluffy. Add artificial sweetener, beat until smooth, about 1 minute. Add oil and beat 2 minutes, then applesauce and beat about 2 minutes more.

Sift flour with soda, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg and add to mixture. Beat until stiff then add skim milk and stir until smooth. Add chocolate, zucchini and extract, stirring well after each addition. Stir in raisins. Pour into an 8x13x2 inch pan. Bake 350 degrees 25 minutes or
until done.

For cookies, drop dough onto ungreased cookie sheet by spoonfuls and bake 10 minutes. Cool cake or cookies on a rack 5-10 minutes.

DIABETIC DESSERT

2008-11-29T21:27:00.000-08:00

DIABETIC DESSERT

Diabetic Recipes INGREDIENTS

1/3 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. brown sugar substitute
2 tsp. liquid sweetener or 1/3 c. Sprinkle Sweet
1 egg
1 1/3 c. flour
3 tbsp. cocoa
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. skim milk

Diabetic Recipes INSTRUCTIONS
Combine butter, brown sugar substitute, diabetic sweetener, and egg. Beat 2 minutes at high speed. Add remaining ingredients and blend 2 minutes at low speed. Pour into 8 inch square pan and sprinkle with chopped nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Frost with diabetic whip, if desired.

DIABETIC, LOW-FAT BABY SHRIMP & TARRAGON MUSTARD (DESS)

2008-11-29T21:25:00.000-08:00

DIABETIC, LOW-FAT BABY SHRIMP & TARRAGON MUSTARD
A healthy diabetic recipe to try !
INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped, or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon, crushed
1 cup baby shrimp
1/2 cup sour cream

INSTRUCTIONS
Mix the mustard, lemon juice, vinegar, and tarragon. Blend in the mayonnaise. Add the shrimp, then the sour ceram. Blend well. Cover and chill. The diabetic recipe of baby shrimp is ready and makes 10 servings....enjoy and be healthy !

DIABETIC APPLESAUCE DATE NUT LOAF

2008-11-29T21:22:00.001-08:00

DIABETIC APPLESAUCE DATE NUT LOAF ... a nice diabetic recipes desserts !

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup butter
1 tsp. diabetic sweetener
1 egg
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup chopped nuts
1 1/2 cup diabetic applesauce
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. soda
2 cups sifted flour
1 tsp. vanilla

INSTRUCTIONS
Cream the butter, egg, diabetic-approved sweetener and vanilla. Add applesauce and remaining ingredients. Stir well to combine.Bake in a buttered loaf pan at 350°F for 1 hour.
The diabetic recipe of nut loaf desserts are ready. Enjoy it !

DIABETIC APPLESAUCE DATE NUT LOAF

2008-11-29T21:22:00.000-08:00

DIABETIC APPLESAUCE DATE NUT LOAF ...
a nice diabetic recipes desserts to try !

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup butter
1 tsp. diabetic sweetener
1 egg
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup chopped nuts
1 1/2 cup diabetic applesauce
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. soda
2 cups sifted flour
1 tsp. vanilla

Chicken Salad w Potatoes, Green Beans &Tarragon Dressing

2008-09-06T21:42:00.000-07:00

Chicken Salad with Potatoes, Green Beans and Tarragon Dressing...a great diabetic recipe to try

INGREDIENTS

1 pound (480 g) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 poind (480 g) small red potatoes, cooked
1/3 pound (180 g) green beans, stem ends pinched, cut into 1 inch pieces, blanched in boiling water to cover for 2 minutes and drained
1 4-ounce (120g) plum tomato, diced
tarragon dressing
1/4 cup (67 g) fat-free sour cream
1/4 cup (69 g) fat-free mayonnaise
2 teaspoons (10 ml) crushed dried tarragon
1 tablespoon (15ml) white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml )salt (optional)
freshly ground pepper, to taste
1. Place the chicken in a microwave safe dish with 1

INGREDIENTS
tablespoon water. Cook at full power for 4-6 minutes turning once, covered with waxed paper, until done. Allow chicken to cool. Dice chicken into bite-size cubes and place into bowl.
2. Dice the potatoes and add to the chicken, along with the green beans and tomatoes.
3. Whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise, tarragon, vinegar, salt (if using), and pepper in a small bowl. Fold into the chicken and vegetables. Refrigerate and the diabetic recipe is ready to serve.

Another great recipe : Cole Slaw

Cole Slaw

2008-09-06T21:39:00.000-07:00

Cole Slaw...another classic diabetic recipes to try ! Nice one !

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup (120 ml) nonfat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons (30 ml) Dijon style mustard
1 tablespoon (15 ml) nonfat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
1 16-ounce (454 g) bag cole slaw mix
1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) minced dried onion flakes
1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) dill seeds
1/8 teaspoon (0.6ml) salt (optional)
freshly ground pepper

INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a large bowl combine the yogurt, mustard, and mayonnaise. Add the cole slaw mix and toss to coat. Sprinkle with onion flakes, dill seeds, salt and pepper. Mix well.
2. Cover and refrigerate for up to one day before serving. The diabetic recipe is ready...enjoy the meal !

Another great diebetic recipe : Caesar Salad

Caesar Salad

2008-09-06T21:37:00.000-07:00

Try this classic diabetic recipe...the great Caesar Salad...its recommended !

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
4 teaspoons (20 ml) red wine vinegar
3 anchovy fillets, blotted with paper towels and minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon (3.75 ml) Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons (27 g) grated Parmesan cheese
salt (optional) and freshly ground pepper
3 heads romaine lettuce, washed and torn into pieces
2 cups (90 g) fat-free croutons

INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a food processor or blender, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, anchovy fillets, garlic, lemon juice, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Process until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon of the grated Parmesan; process for another 5 seconds. Set aside.
2. Place the romaine in a large salad bowl. Season with salt (if using) and pepper. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the greens; toss to evenly coat.
3. Add the croutons and toss again. Divide the salad between 12 salad plates; sprinkle each with some of the remaining Parmesan cheese. Serve at once.

Per serving: 60 calories (58% calories from fat), 2 g protein, 4 g total fat (0.7 g saturated fat), 4 g carbohydrate, 2 g dietary fiber, 2 mg cholesterol, 2 mg sodium
Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat

Try this other great diabetic recipes : Bruschetta With Feta Cheese

Apple &Celery Salad w/ Orange-Scented Dressing

2008-09-06T21:34:00.000-07:00

Another nice diabetic recipe to try ...Apple and Celery Salad with Orange-Scented Dressing
INGREDIENTS

1 tart sweet apple, 6 ounces (180 g), with peel, cored and chopped
3 ribs of celery, thinly sliced, about 1 1/2 cups (180 g)
1 tablespoon (15 ml) chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons (30 ml) fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons (30 ml) nonfat plain yogurt
1 teaspoon (5 ml) grated orange zest
1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh orange juice
6 cups (336 g) mixed salad greens

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the apple, celery, and walnuts in a bowl.
2. In a small cup, combine the mayonnaise, yogurt, zest, and juice. Mix well. Toss with apples mixture.
3. To serve, divide the greens onto 4 plates and top each with 1/4 of the dressed salad.

Per serving: 66 calories (20% calories from fat), 2 g protein, 2 g total fat (0.2 g saturated fat), 12 g carbohydrate, 3 g dietary fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 106 mg sodium
Exchanges: 1/2 carbohydrate (1/2 fruit), 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat

Another great recipe : Strawberry Banana Milkshake

Beet Salad with Dilled Yogurt Sauce

2008-09-06T21:29:00.000-07:00

Beet Salad with Dilled Yogurt Sauce

Try this diabetic recipe. Think of this salad when you're serving roasted or grilled chicken or fish.
INGREDIENTS

1 pound (480 g) fresh raw beets, scrubbed with tops removed
2 cups (216 g) salad greens such as Boston lettuce, mâche, curly endive, etc., torn into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup (114 g) plain nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons (8 g) sugar
1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) salt
1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons (16 g) chopped walnut pieces

INSRUCTIONS
1. Cover the beets with boiling water; let stand for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with running cool water. Peel and coarsely grate the beets.
2. Divide the salad greens among 4 salad plates. Arrange grated beets on top of greens.
3. In a small bowl, combine yogurt, dill, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the mixture over the salads and sprinkle with some of the walnuts. Serve at once. The diabetic recipe is ready !

Fresh Fruit Slush

2008-09-06T21:14:00.001-07:00

Fresh Fruit Slush...another great beverage for diabetic recipe...!

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups (225 g) chopped fresh fruit or unsweetened frozen fruit of your choice
8 to 10 ice cubes

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Using a food processor or blender, blend the fruit until smooth.
2. While machine is running, add the ice cubes one at a time until the mixture takes on a slushy consistency. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

Per serving: 25 calories (6% calories from fat), trace protein, trace total fat (0 saturated fat), 6 g carbohydrate, 1 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium
Diabetic exchanges: 1/2 carbohydrate (fruit)

Try this other great recipe : Fruit Smoothies

Fresh Fruit Slush

2008-09-06T21:14:00.000-07:00

Fresh Fruit Slush
Another great beverage for diabetic recipe...!

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups (225 g) chopped fresh fruit or unsweetened frozen fruit of your choice
8 to 10 ice cubes

Darjeeling Iced Tea

2008-09-06T21:11:00.000-07:00

Darjeeling Iced Tea...a recommended diabetic recipe beverage !

INGREDIENTS

2 quarts (2 l) fresh tap water
3 heaping tablespoons, 1/2 ounce (15 g) loose Darjeeling tea leaves
2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
ice cubes
6 sprigs of fresh mint
sugar substitute to taste (optional)

INGREDIENTS
1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Place tea leaves in a tea ball or in a paper coffee filter and twist the filter closed. Add to boiling water. Remove from stove, cover, and let steep for 5 to 6 minutes.
2. Remove tea leaves and stir in lemon juice. Cool to room temperature.
3. Fill 6 tall glasses with ice and pour the tea into them. Garnish with mint sprig and offer sugar substitute to add to taste (if using).

Per serving: 4 calories (0% calories from fat), 0 protein, 0 total fat (0 saturated fat), 1 g carbohydrates, 0 dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium
Diabetic exchanges: FREE

Cranberry Mist

2008-09-06T21:07:00.000-07:00

Cranberry Mist

INGREDIENTS

4 cups (960 ml) low-calorie cranberry juice
8 cranberry clove tea bags
ice
about 4 cups (960 ml) chilled club soda
mint sprigs for garnish

1. In a large saucepan, bring cranberry juice to a boil over medium heat. Add the tea bags, remove from heat, and let steep for 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
2. When ready to serve, fill 8 tall glasses with ice cubes. Pour about 1/2 cup ( ml) of the cranberry juice mixture into each glass. Fill the glasses with club soda and garnish each
with a sprig of mint.

Per serving: 23 calories (0% calories from fat), 0 protein, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 6 g carbohydrates, 0 dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 28 mg potassium, 28 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges: 1/2 carbohydrate (fruit)

Mushroom Omelets

2008-09-06T21:02:00.000-07:00

Mushroom Omelets...a classic diabetic recipe...!

INGREDIENTS

butter-flavored cooking spray

6 ounces (180 g) fresh wild mushrooms such as shiitake, portobello, chanterelles, etc. or button mushrooms (or a combination of 2 or more kinds), thinly sliced
2 scallions, white part only, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) fines herbs
1 tablespoon (15 ml) chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
freshly ground pepper
8 ounces (240 ml) liquid egg substitute
2 sprigs of fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish

INGREDIENTS
1. Spray a nonstick small skillet or omelet pan with cooking spray and heat over high heat for a minute. Add the mushrooms and scallions; cook over high heat until the mushrooms are just cooked through, stirring. Add the fines herbs, parsley, and pepper. Remove from heat and keep warm.
2. Using the same small skillet, again lightly sprayed with cooking spray. add half of the egg substitute. Cook over medium heat, lifting the sides of the eggs to allow uncooked eggs to flow under. Once the bottom is lightly browned, carefully flip the omelet to brown the other side. Using a slotted spoon to drain off any liquid, spoon half of the mushroom mixture onto the omelet and fold in half. Transfer the omelet to a warmed plate and keep warm.
3. Repeat the procedure, making the second omelet. Place a sprig of parsley on each omelet.

Per serving: 83 calories (4% calories from fat), 14 g protein, trace total fat (0.1 g saturated fat), 6 g carbohydrate, 1 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 205 mg sodium
Exchanges: 2 very lean meat, 1 vegetable