Diabetic Recipes

Diabetics Pumpkin Pie

2010-08-02T00:00:00.001-04:00

1 baked, cooked 9 inch pie shell
2 sm. pkgs. sugar free instant vanilla pudding
2 C. milk
1 C. canned pumpkin
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth. Use plain canned pumpkin. Do not use canned pumpkin pie mixture. Pour into pie shell and chill until ready to serve.

Strawberry Pie No Sugar

2010-07-31T01:00:00.001-04:00

1 baked pie shell
1 qt. strawberries
3 Tbls. cornstarch
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 C. apple juice, unsweetened

Slice berries, simmer 1 cup in 2/3 cups apple juice 3 minutes. Mix cornstarch with 1/3 cup apple juice, stir in berries. Stir constantly 1 minute until thick. Spread softened cheese over pie crust, put berries on cheese, pour cooked berries on top. Garnish with whipped cream and a few berries. Chill 3 to 4 hours.

Bagel Chips

2010-07-30T01:00:00.001-04:00

1 bagel
spices, to taste

Slice a bagel very thinly with a sharp knife. Sprinkle with garlic powder, or as desired, or leave plain. Bake on a cookie sheet at 250 to 275 degrees F. until crisp and cracker like.

Skinny Guacamole

2010-07-29T03:00:00.001-04:00

1 avocado, halved and pitted
1 Tbls. fresh lime juice
1 tomato, peeled, seeded, chopped
2 Tbls. chopped red onion
2 Tbls. chopped fresh cilantro, or fresh coriander
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
1/2 C. yogurt cheese
1/4 Tbls. salt (optional)
freshly ground pepper, to taste

Using a spoon, scoop avocado pulp into a bowl. Add lime juice. With a fork, coarsely mash avocado. Stir in tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, and yogurt cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Serve within 1 hour at room temperature.

Apple Turnover

2010-07-28T05:00:00.001-04:00

1 apple, peeled, cored and sliced
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 Tbls. water
1 slice white bread
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
Artificial sweetener to equal 2 tsp. sugar

Cook sweetener, cinnamon, water, and lemon juice with apple. Cook until tender. Cool. Remove crush from bread. Roll thin. Place apple mixture on 1/2 bread. Fold diagonally. Moisten edges and press together with fork. Bake at 425 degrees slower until crisp. Remember to eat crust of bread.

Apple Go Around

2010-07-27T07:00:00.001-04:00

1 apple, firm
1/4 C. orange juice
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. raisins
1 tsp. celery
2 Tbls. applesauce
1 lettuce leaf (optional)

Slice off top of apple and remove core. Prick outside with sharp fork. Place apple in tall, narrow bowl. Combine orange and lemon juice and pour over apple, adding water to cover if necessary. Marinate in refrigerator 4 to 5 hours. Combine raisins, celery, and applesauce. Allow to mellow at room temperature 2 hours. Chill thoroughly. Drain apple. Cut apple into 8 sections, slicing almost to the bottom. Fill with applesauce mixture and place on crisp lettuce leaf.

Curried Turkey On Rice

2010-07-26T14:00:00.001-04:00

1 apple, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 Tbls. margarine
1/4 C. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 to 3 tsp. curry powder
1 C. low fat milk
2 C. cooked turkey, diced
cooked brown rice

Sauté apple and onion in margarine until onion is tender. Stir in flour, salt, and curry powder. Slowly add milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in turkey. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until hot and bubbly. Serve on rice.

Low Calorie Apple Dressing

2010-07-25T00:00:00.001-04:00

1 apple, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 green onion, minced
1/2 tsp. ground sage
1/4 tsp. dried thyme

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and toss. Spoon into a small baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 325 degrees F. for about 30 minutes; or use to stuff a cornish hen. Double the recipe to use as stuffing for a chicken.

Baked Apple Microwave

2010-07-24T06:00:00.001-04:00

1 apple, about 8 ounces, cored and peeled
2 Tbls. orange or apple juice, unsweetened
1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 pinch grated nutmeg
2 Tbls. raisins

Core and peel apple. Place apple in individual glass casserole. Fill center with raisins, and pour juice over raisins. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg. Cover with wax paper. Bake in microwave on high about 2 minutes. Serve warm.

Baked Apple Microwave

2010-07-22T06:00:00.000-04:00

1 apple, about 8 ounces, cored and peeled
2 Tbls. orange or apple juice, unsweetened
1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 pinch grated nutmeg
2 Tbls. raisins

Cranapple Relish

2010-07-21T18:02:00.000-04:00

1 apple
1 navel orange, peeled
2 C. fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 tsp. ground coriander
2 packages Equal sweetener (4 tsp.)

Shred the apple in a food processor, or with a hand grater. Quarter the orange and combine with the cranberries in a food processor or food grinder. Process until coarsely chopped. Blend the apples, cranberry mixture, coriander, and sweetener together. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

English Trifle

2010-07-21T00:02:00.000-04:00

1 angle food cake, fresh baked or purchased
1 jar low calorie raspberry jam
1 large sugar free raspberry Jell~O (6~serving box)
1 large package instant vanilla pudding, sugar free
1/2 to 1 C. dry sherry (not cooking variety)
1 to 3 maraschino cherries, with stems
3 fresh mint leaves, or similar garnish
Cool Whip Lite

Break angel cake into medium~sized pieces. Spread each with a small amount of raspberry jam, and arrange in a straight~sided glass bowl. Pour over the sherry and weight down lightly with saucer; cover with plastic wrap. Set aside for a few hours. After sherry has been absorbed, mix Jell~O according to directions; do not use ice. Pour over cake and sherry in the bowl. Cover and place in refrigerator for several hours, or overnight, until Jell~O is set. Before serving, prepare vanilla pudding mix and pour over top of Jell~O, using a knife to slide down sides of bowl to allow some of the pudding to go down sides. Cover and chill again. Garnish with cherries and mint, or use some candied fruits to decorate top of bowl. When serving, be sure to slide spoon to the bottom of the bowl for each serving, not only for the colors of the different layers, but to be sure each serving gets the flavor of the sherry. Top with a small dollop of Cool Whip Lite.

Angel Food Ice Cream Cake

2010-07-20T14:02:00.001-04:00

1 angel food cake
sugar substitute
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
2 quarts fresh strawberries

Cut the cake in half; tear one~half into small pieces and set aside. Cut the other half into 12 to 14 thin slices. Arrange in the bottom of a wax paper lined 13 x 9 x 2 baking pan, overlapping as needed. Spread softened ice cream over cake, pressing down to smooth. Gently press the small cake pieces into the ice cream. Cover and freeze. Just before serving, slice strawberries and sweeten to taste. Cut dessert into squares and top with strawberries.

Key Lime Pie #1

2010-07-20T00:02:00.000-04:00

1 9~inch graham cracker pie shell
1 packet Knox unflavored gelatin
3 Tbls. lime juice
lime slices
1/2 C. boiling water
1 C. evaporated skim milk
9 packets Equal sugar substitute
1 tsp. vanilla
2 drops green food coloring
Sprinkle gelatin over lime juice and let it stand for 1 minute. Add boiling water and sweetener to gelatin mixture, and stir until gelatin is dissolved. Refrigerate about 45 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Combine milk and vanilla and freeze 30 minutes. Remove from freezer and whip at high speed until stiff. Stir lime juice and food coloring into whipped milk. Save remaining 1/2 lime for garnish. Slowly blend gelatin mixture into whipped milk. Spoon pie filling into crust. Chill until firm. Garnish with lime zest and lime slices. Cut into portions and serve.

Phudgesicles

2010-07-19T01:02:00.000-04:00

1 (4 serving size) box sugar~free instant pudding (favorite flavor)
3 C. reconstituted non~fat dry milk
Whip all together according to directions on pudding package. Pour into popsicle cups with handles; freeze. 1 (2 ounce) pop = approximately 20 calories. 1 per day = "free"*. *"Free" 20 calories or fewer and is not necessary to figure into a diabetic meal plan if limited to one "free" per day.

Diabetic Key Lime Pie

2010-07-18T02:02:00.000-04:00

1 (13 oz.) can evaporated skim milk
2 tsp. vanilla
2 envs. plain gelatin
1/3 C. lime juice, strain if fresh
1 C. boiling water
20 pkgs. Equal
Zest of 3 limes, grated rind
Green food coloring
Combine milk and vanilla. Freeze for 30 minutes. Combine gelatin and juice in a blender. Let set for 1 minute. Add boiling water and Equal; blend until smooth. Chill about 45 minutes. Put frozen milk into a small chilled bowl and whip frozen milk until stiff. Fold in lime zest. Slowly add the gelatin mixture to whipped milk. Spoon into 2 cooked pie shells or you may use a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Garnish with lime slices and zest. Makes 16 servings. .

Diabetic Fudge

2010-07-17T05:01:00.000-04:00

1 14 1/2 oz. evaporated milk
3 Tbls. cocoa
1/4 C. oleo
Liquid Sweetner to equal 1/2 C. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 C. graham cracker crumbs
1/4 C. nuts
Combine milk and cocoa in saucepan. Beat well. Add oleo, sweetner, salt. Bring to boil. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining ingredients except 1/4 cup graham crackers. Cool about 15 minutes. Divide mixture into 32 balls. Roll in remaining cracker crumbs and chill.

Diabetic Spice Oatmeal Cookies

2010-07-16T11:01:00.000-04:00

1 c. water

2 c. raisins

4 tbsp sweetner

½ c butter

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp allspice

½ tsp cinnamon

1 tsp soda

1/8 tsp nutmeg

2 ½ c oatmeal

½ c chopped nuts

Boil water and raisins. Cool for 5 minutes. Add all the other ingredients. Form into balls and bake on lightly greased cookie sheet for 15 minutes at 325 degrees.

Popsicles

2010-07-15T21:01:00.000-04:00

1 (4 serving size) env. sugar-free gelatin

1 (2 qt.) env. sugar-free artificially sweetened powdered drink mix (Kool-Aid)

In a 2 quart mixing pitcher, dissolve gelatin in 1 cup hot water. Add drink powder; stir, then add 7 cups cold water. Stir. Pour into popsicle cups with handles; freeze.

Flavor Suggestions: Raspberry

Lemonade Orange Orange Grape Gelatin: Triple berry Lime Hawaiian pineapple Strawberry Raspberry

NOTE:

These pops will not melt easily because of the absence of sugar. 1 (2 ounce) popsicle = 2 to 3 calories. 5 to 6 may be eaten per day and is considered a "free" food.

Rhubarb Or Cranberry Jello

2010-07-15T00:01:00.000-04:00

2 c. rhubarb

1 pkg. Jello without sugar (raspberry, cherry, or strawberry)

1 1/4 c. water

Put rhubarb in saucepan with 1 cup water. Boil until fruit is soft. Add 1 package of Jello and stir until dissolved. Add 1/4 cup cold water. Stir and pour into individual dishes or a 1 1/2 quart casserole. Chill until set. Cranberries can be used in place of rhubarb.

Diabetic Cheese Cake

2010-07-14T01:01:00.000-04:00

2/3 c. cottage cheese

1/3 c. cold water

1/2 tsp. vanilla

1/2 c. blueberries

1/3 c. hot water

1/3 c. powdered milk and 3 pkgs. Equal

1 tsp. lemon juice

1 env. unflavored gelatin

Soften gelatin in cold water, then add hot water. Blend until smooth. Add rest of ingredients and blend again until smooth. Stir in blueberries. Chill until firm.

Coconut Custard Pie

2010-07-13T01:01:00.000-04:00

4 eggs

4 tbsp. diet oleo

1 tsp. coconut extract

5 tbsp. flour

8 oz. shredded Jicama sweetener = 1/2 c. sugar

1 3/4 c. water

1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

2/3 c. dry milk

2 slices dry bread

Dash of salt

Combine all ingredients in blender, except Jicama. Fold in Jicama and pour into crust lined 10 inch pie pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes.

Sugar Free Apple Pie

2010-07-12T01:01:00.000-04:00

4 c. sliced, pared apples (preferably yellow delicious)

1/2 c. unsweetened apple juice concentrate (do not dilute)

1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch or tapioca

1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon or apple pie spice

Mix thickener, concentrate, and spices. Pour over apple slices to coat well. Pour into crust-lined pie plate. Top with remaining crust. Bake at 425 degrees about 45 minutes until crust is golden and apples are tender. 8 servings each 220 calories.

Exchanges = 1 1/2 fruit, 1 bread, 1/2 fat each serving.

Diabetic Lasagna

2010-07-11T05:01:00.000-04:00

1 c. chopped onions

1 c. sliced mushrooms

1/2 c. diced green peppers

1 tbsp. parsley flakes

1/2 tsp. each basil, oregano, chili powder

5 oz. Mozzarella cheese

1 garlic clove, minced

1 c. chopped carrots

3 c. tomatoes

1/4 tsp. dried rosemary

3 oz. grated Romano cheese

1 1/3 c. cottage cheese

Saute onions, garlic, mushrooms, carrots, and peppers until soft. Add tomatoes, parsley, basil, oregano, chili powder, rosemary, and pepper.

Simmer 15 minutes. Mix together the 3 cheeses. Starting with sauce, layer with 8 cooked lasagna noodles and cheese in an 8 x 12 inch casserole. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Makes 4 servings.

Dietetic Pasta Salad

2010-07-10T08:00:00.001-04:00

Corkscrew pasta

4 fresh mushrooms, sliced

1 cucumber, sliced

Kraft reduced calorie zesty Italian dressing

1 onion, sliced

1 tomato, diced

1 green pepper, chopped

Cook and rinse pasta in cold water. Mix with remaining ingredients and marinate in dressing. Chill and serve.

Pineapple Cole Slaw

2010-07-10T00:00:00.001-04:00

12 c. shredded cabbage (about 3 lbs.)

1 c. miniature marshmallows

2 lg. (20 oz.) cans prechilled* juice pack pineapple tidbits, drained

Toss with:DRESSING:

1/4 c. reserved pineapple juice

Artificial sweetener = 1/4 c. sugar

1 1/2 c. lite Miracle Whip

Mix in a blender. Mix with slaw. Just before serving, add 2 split and sliced bananas. The slices may be placed in enough pineapple juice to cover; this will prevent them from turning brown until ready to use. 1 serving = 3/4 cup: 1 veg, 3/4 fat, 1 fruit exch. About 105 cal.

Diabetic Butterscotch Cookies

2010-07-09T01:00:00.002-04:00

1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. flour
Pinch of salt
1/4 c. shortening
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 env. or 1 1/16 oz. artificially sweetened butterscotch pudding and pie filling mix
1/4 tsp. vanilla
1 egg

Sift together salt, flour, and baking powder. Combine shortening and sugar and cream together; slowly add pudding mix, mixing thoroughly. Then add egg, beat until mixture is light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla; and then add ingredients; mixing well. Place dough on wax paper; shape into a roll about 2 inches in diameter.

Wrap in wax paper. Place in freezer for about 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight. Cut into 1/8 inch slices then place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes. 2 cookies = 2 fruit and 1 fat exchange. Makes 24 cookies.

Diabetic Chocolate Sauce

2010-07-08T03:00:00.002-04:00

1 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. cocoa
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1 c. skim milk
2 tsp. sugar substitute
1/8 tsp. salt

Melt butter. Combine cocoa, cornstarch and salt; blend with melted butter until smooth. Add milk and sugar substitute and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly until slightly thickened, remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Set pan in ice water and stir until completely cold. (Sauce thickens as it cools.) One serving - (1 tablespoon) free exchange.

Diabetic Chocolate Cake

2010-07-05T11:04:00.002-04:00

1/4 c. sifted all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. cocoa
1/4 c. cold coffee
1 tbsp. sugar substitute
1 egg
1 tbsp. salad oil
1/4 c. cold water
1 tsp. vanilla

Sift flour, baking powder, soda, and salt together. Blend cocoa and coffee. Beat egg and all sugar substitute, water, salad oil, and vanilla and stir into dry ingredients, mixing only until smooth. Stir in cocoa and coffee mixture. Line one 8 inch round layer cake pan with wax paper and grease with 1/8 teaspoon butter. Pour batter into pan, cover pan with foil and place in shallow pan of water. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Remove from pan onto cake rack and cool.

Cut layer in half crosswise to make half of a two layer cake. One serving = 1 fruit and 1 fat exchange.

Diabetic Smakeroon Cookies

2010-07-04T01:02:00.000-04:00

3 egg whites
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
2 tsp. sugar substitute
1/4 tsp. almond flavoring
3 c. Rice Krispies
1/4 c. shredded coconut

Beat egg whites until foamy, add cream of tartar and continue beating until stiff but not dry. Add sugar substitute and flavoring. Beat until blended. Fold in cereal and coconut and drop by teaspoonfuls onto
lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. 1 serving = 1 fruit exchange (3 cookies).

Yields 24 cookies.

Diabetic Fruit Bars

2010-07-03T01:02:00.000-04:00

1 c. chopped dates
1/2 chopped dried apricots
1/2 c. walnuts
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. butter
1 1/3 c. rolled oats
1/4 c. oil
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon

In saucepan, melt oil and butter, add dates and apricots. Remove from heat and beat in egg and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients and mix with rest of mixture. Bake in 9 x 13 inch pan for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.

Diabetic Grilled Turkey Tenderloin

2010-07-02T02:01:00.000-04:00

1/4 c. low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 c. sherry wine or apple juice
1/8 tsp. black pepper
2 tbsp. crushed onion
1 lb. uncooked turkey tenderloin, 3/4 to 1 inch thick
1/4 c. peanut oil
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/8 tsp. garlic salt
1/4 tsp. ground ginger

In a shallow pan, blend all marinade ingredients together. Add turkey, turning to coat both sides. Cover; marinate in refrigerator several hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Grill the tenderloins over hot coals, 8-10 minutes per side, depending on the thickness. Tenderloins are done when there is no pink in the center - do not over cook.

Serve in 1/4 inch thick slices in toasted buns. Yields 4 servings.

Sugar Free Spice Cookies

2010-07-01T05:01:00.000-04:00

1/3 c. margarine, softened
1/4 c. granulated fructose
1/2 tsp. granulated brown sugar replacement
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

In a large bowl, cream margarine, fructose, and brown sugar replacement together until light and fluffy. Add flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; mix well. Stir in vanilla. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten balls with a fork that has been dipped in cold water. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes; cool on wire racks.

Sugarless Apple Pie

2010-07-01T00:01:00.000-04:00

1 (12 oz.) can frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
3 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
5-6 apples, peeled, cored and sliced

Mix all ingredients, bring to a boil. Pour into crust-lined pie plate. Top with remaining crust. Bake at 425 degrees about 45 minutes until crust is golden and apples are tender.

Diabetic Cream Puffs

2010-06-30T02:01:00.000-04:00

½ Margarine
1 c. boiling water
1 c. flour
½ tsp salt
4 eggs

Melt margarine in 1 cup boiling water. Sift flour and salt together. Add to boiling liquid all at once and stir until mixture leaves side of pan in compact ball. Cool 1 minute.

Put in mixing bowl and add eggs - one at a time, beating well after each addition. Drop by rounded teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes and then at 400 degrees
for about 25 minutes. Cool and fill with favorite filling.

Suggested filling: 1 tub Cool Whip, stir in 1/2 package instant vanilla pudding.

Easy Sugar Free Dessert

2010-06-30T00:01:00.000-04:00

1 (6 oz.) pkg. sugar-free Jello
2 c. hot water
1/2 pkg. Crystal Light lemonade mix
2 c. water
3 c. Cool Whip
1 angle food cake

Dissolve Jello in hot water. Add lemonade mix and water. Chill until slightly thickened, beat until frothy and fold in Cool Whip. Fold in cake broken in pieces. Put into 9 x 13 inch pan and chill.

Diabetic Cream Cheese Salad

2010-06-29T01:01:00.000-04:00

1 (3 oz.) env. sugar free Jello (lime)
1 c. crushed pineapple in own juice
3 oz. lite cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 c. evaporated skim milk, chilled

Mix Jello per package directions. Drain juice from pineapple and add water to make 1/2 cup liquid. Add juice to Jello mixture and chill until syrupy. Beat the evaporated skim milk, making sure that the bowl,
beaters and milk are well chilled. Set whipped milk aside. Beat the cream cheese into Jello. Fold in the whipped milk and drained pineapple and chill in mold or glass dish. Makes 9 ½-cup servings.

Diabetic Carrot Cabbage Slaw

2010-06-28T03:00:00.001-04:00

1/2 head cabbage
1 sm. onion
2 celery stalks
2 carrots
1 tbsp. mayonnaise
2 pkg. Artificial sweetener (such as sweet n low)
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 tbsp. vinegar
2 tbsp. lemon juice

Shred cabbage and carrots. Finely chop onion and celery. Mix together in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix together sweetener, pepper, vinegar, lemon juice, and mayonnaise. Pour over shredded vegetables and refrigerate. Makes 10 servings.

Exchanges: One serving equals 1 vegetable; calories: one serving equals 23 calories.

Diabetic Glorified Rice

2010-06-27T06:00:00.000-04:00

1/2 c. rice, uncooked (not instant)
1 (20 oz.) crushed pineapple, in own juice
1 (3 oz.) pkg. sugar-free fruit flavored gelatin
Boiling water
Pineapple juice, drained from can
Maraschino cherries
Heavy cream

Cook rice according to package directions. Drain, set aside. Drain pineapple, reserving 1 cup juice. Dissolve gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. Add juice. Stir in well drained rice, the cooked rice will absorb the color and flavor of the gelatin. Mix well and chill until thickened but not quite set. Add drained pineapple and cherries, if desired. Fold in cream that has been whipped. Chill. Makes about 8 servings.

No Calorie Diabetic Dressing

2010-06-27T03:00:00.001-04:00

1/2 c. water
1/2 c. white vinegar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/16 tsp. paprika
Artificial sweetener to substitute for 4 tsp. sugar

Combine all ingredients and refrigerate. Makes about 1 cup. 1 serving = 1-2 tablespoons. *Diabetics - this is a free exchange. Sodium value
133 mg/2 tablespoons (low sodium diets omit salt). No cholesterol, protein fat or calories.

Diabetic Cranberry And Orange Salad

2010-06-26T00:00:00.001-04:00

1 lb. fresh cranberries
1 med. orange, do not peel
1 med. apple, do not peel
1 lg. celery stalk

Grind the above ingredients together. 1 (3 oz.) box orange sugar free Jello 2 tbsp. Equal sweetener Dissolve Jello in 3/4 cup boiling water; add 3/4 cup cold water. Add ground fruit, celery, pineapple,
sweetener. Chill.

Diabetic Spiced Tea

2010-06-25T01:02:00.000-04:00

1 c. instant tea with NutraSweet
2 pkg. Kool aid
Sunshine Punch with NutraSweet
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves

Add desired portion to cup of hot water.

Diabetic Easter Fudge

2010-06-24T09:02:00.000-04:00

1 sq. unsweetened chocolate
1/4 c. evaporated milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. artificial liquid sweetener
1 pkg. vanilla or chocolate sweetened pudding powder
8 tsp. finely chopped nuts

Mix all ingredients together and bring to a boil over med. heat, stirring constantly. When mixture begins to thicken , quickly pour into pan or dish to cool and set. May be refrigerated to hasten cooling.

Diabetic Nut Cookies

2010-06-23T12:02:00.000-04:00

1/2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. Sweet and Low
2 tbsp. unsweetened orange juice
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. vegetable shortening
2 tbsp. chopped nuts
2 tbsp. grated orange rind

Mix all ingredients together, drop on cookie sheet, bake at 350 degrees for about 10 - 15 min or until lightly brown.

Diabetic Cinnamon Cookies

2010-06-22T14:02:00.000-04:00

1 slice bread, crumbled
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. vanilla
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. sweetener

Mix all ingredients together, drop on cookie sheet, bake at 350 degrees for about 10 - 15 min or until lightly brown.

Anne`s Diabetic Chocolate Syrup

2010-06-21T14:02:00.000-04:00

1/3 c. dry cocoa
1 1/4 c. cold water
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
3 tsp. liquid sweetener

Combine all ingredients; bring to full boil. Simmer 20 minutes.

Diabetic Barbecue Sauce

2010-06-20T14:01:00.000-04:00

1 sm. onion, minced
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 c. water
1/4 c. wine vinegar
1/4 c. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. salt (optional)
2 tsp. paprika
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. cloves

Combine all ingredients; bring to full boil. Simmer 20 minutes. Serving size = 1/4 cup

Diabetic Chocolate Chip Cookies

2010-06-18T00:00:00.001-04:00

1/4 c. margarine, softened
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. + 2 tbsp. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 c. chopped nuts
4 tsp. liquid sweetener
1 egg
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. soda

Combine first 4 ingredients in small mixer bowl. Beat at high speed for 1 to 2 minutes or until light and fluffy. Add next 4 ingredients with 1/2 cup water. Blend at low speed until well combined. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Dough will be soft. Drop onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.

Diabetic Applesauce Loaf Cake

2010-06-17T02:00:00.001-04:00

3 c. flour
1 1/2 c. sugar substitute
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. applesauce, unsweetened
1 c. oil
4 eggs
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. chopped dates

Combine all ingredients. Pour batter into 2 ungreased 9 x 6 x 4 inch loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Ann`s Diabetic Coffee Cake

2010-06-16T03:00:00.001-04:00

1 c. flour
1/2 c. margarine
2 tbsp. water
Mix and roll dough into ball, divide into 2 balls. Place onto ungreased
cookie sheet. Pat down, 12 inches long - 3 inches wide.

--FILLING--
1/2 c. margarine
1 c. water
1 tsp. almond extract
1 c. flour
3 eggs

Mix margarine and water in saucepan. Bring to a boil and add flavoring, then remove from heat. Add flour, then add eggs one at a time. Divide into half. Spread on dough, one then the other. Bake at 350 degrees for 60 minutes.

Date Nut Cookies (For Diabetic)

2010-06-15T07:55:00.002-04:00

1/2 c. softened oleo or margarine
1 tsp. liquid sweetener
2 tsp. water
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 beaten egg
1 c. plus 2 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Cream butter, add sweetener, water, vanilla and beaten egg. Sift dry ingredients and add to mixture. Bake on greased cookie sheet 10-12 minutes at 375 degrees.

Diabetic Oatmeal Cookies

2010-06-14T01:00:00.001-04:00

1/2 c. margarine
1 egg
1 tsp. sucaryl solution
1/4 c. milk
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. raisins
1 c. rolled oats

Cream margarine. Add beaten egg, sucaryl solution, and milk. Sift and mix dry ingredients and then add to first mixture. Beat in vanilla, raisins, and rolled oats. Drop by teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet and bake. You can use 1/4 cup margarine and 1/4 cup applesauce or 1 banana instead of using the full amount of margarine.

Diabetic Brownies

2010-06-13T03:00:00.001-04:00

2 c. graham cracker crumbs (approximately 24 crackers)
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
3 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
1 1/2 tsp. Sweet-N-Low (6 packs)
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. skim milk

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place all ingredients in bowl; blend well.

Bake in greased 8x8x2 pan for 30 minutes. Cut in 2-inch squares while warm.

Diabetic Spice Cake

2010-06-12T15:00:00.001-04:00

1/2 c. margarine
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce
1 c. raisins
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. soda
1 tbsp. Artificial sweetener
1 c. dates, chopped fine
3 apples, peeled and cut in lg. pieces
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. flour
1 c. pecans, chopped

Mix all ingredients and bake in prepared Bundt pan (spray with Pam) in 350 degree oven for 1 hour.

Diabetic Cake

2010-06-11T06:00:00.001-04:00

1 c. raisins
1 1/2 c. water
1/2 c. shortening
1 egg
1 c. oatmeal
1 tbsp. sugar substitute
1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Boil raisins and water. Add other ingredients. Bake in a loaf pan at 350 degrees about 45 minutes or until done.

Diabetic Cake

2010-06-10T06:00:00.000-04:00

1 c. raisins
1 1/2 c. water
1/2 c. shortening
1 egg
1 c. oatmeal
1 tbsp. sugar substitute
1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Boil raisins and water. Add other ingredients. Bake in a loaf pan at 350 degrees about 45 minutes or until done.

Birthday Cake For Diabetic

2010-06-09T01:30:00.000-04:00

2 c. sifted cake flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
6 tbsp. softened margarine
1 1/4 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. almond extract
1 c. sugar
1 egg
3/4 c. milk
1/2 c. sugar-free strawberry jam
1 c. nondairy whipped topping

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two 8 inch round cake pans with parchment paper or waxed paper. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. With an electric mixer at medium speed, cream
together margarine, vanilla and almond extract until fluffy. Gradually add sugar, beating constantly. Add egg; beat until mixture is fluffy.
stirring with a spoon, add the dry ingredients alternately with milk. Stirring after each addition until batter is smooth. Pour into the
prepared pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until done. When cool spread the strawberry jam between the layers. Spread whipped topping on the top. Store in refrigerator until just before serving. For added color you can add a drop of (your color choice) food coloring to the whipped topping before putting it on top of cake.

Applesauce Diabetic Cookies

2010-06-08T01:00:00.001-04:00

1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. soda
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/2 c. quick rolled oats
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce
1 egg, beaten
1/4 c. shortening
2 tsp. vanilla
Optional: 1/4 tsp. orange flavoring, nuts

Mix moist ingredients first then add dry ingredients. Drop on greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Yield: 1 1/2 dozen.

Diabetic Bread Pudding

2010-06-07T02:00:00.001-04:00

1 slice white bread, cut in cubes
2 or 3 tbsp. raisins
1 c. skim milk
1 egg, well beaten
2 pkgs. artificial sweetener
1 tsp. vanilla

Beat egg, milk, vanilla and sweetener together. Spray two (2) cup microwave dish with non-sticking vegetable spray. Arrange bread cubes and raisins in dish. Pour milk mixture over bread to moisten each cube. Sprinkle dash of nutmeg over top and microwave on high for five (5) minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Be careful not to overcook.

Diabetic And Low Sodium Pound Cake

2010-06-06T03:01:00.000-04:00

2 c. flour
1/2 c. corn oil
2 eggs
3 lg. ripe bananas
1 1/2 tbsp. liquid sweetener
4 tbsp. buttermilk
1 c. raisins
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. pecans

Pre-heat oven to 300 degrees Sift flour and soda together. Add oil, liquid sweetener and mix well until light. Beat in eggs. Add rest of ingredients. Beat until well mixed. Pour into loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes

Diabetic Peanut Butter Cookies

2010-06-05T06:01:00.000-04:00

1 c. flour
1/2 c. creamy peanut butter
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. water
1 tbsp. liquid sweetener
1/2 c. salad oil

Mix all together in a large bowl. Shape into balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. (You may add a little more flour if desired.)

Diabetic Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies

2010-06-04T02:01:00.001-04:00

2/3 c. oatmeal
2 c. flour
1 tsp. lite salt
1/4 tsp. soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1/3 c. corn oil
2/3 c. salt free peanut butter
1/4 c. Eggbeaters and 1 egg
3 tbsp. skim milk
4 tbsp. liquid sweetener
2 tbsp. sugar substitute

Sift flour, salt, soda, and baking powder. Cream next 6 ingredients together add oatmeal, beat. Add flour mixture, stir until it forms a ball; roll into 1 inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Press
down with glass. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes. approx 35 calories per cookie.

Pineapple Sherbet (for Diabetics)

2010-06-03T14:01:00.000-04:00

1 (16 oz.) can crushed pineapple in pineapple juice
1 tsp. unflavored gelatin (1/3 envelope)
2 tbsp. lemon juice non-nutritive sweetener equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 c. nonfat dry milk powder

At least 3 1/2 hours before serving: Drain pineapple, reserving juice. In small saucepan, into 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice, sprinkle
gelatin. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup reserved pineapple juice, lemon juice, crushed pineapple and nonnutritive sweetener; cool. In small bowl with mixer at high speed, beat milk powder with 1/2 cup ice water until stiff peaks form; gently stir in gelatin mixture until well
combined. Pour into shallow pan; freeze 3 hours or until firm. Makes 8 servings.

Diabetic Fudge

2010-06-02T15:00:00.001-04:00

1 14 1/2 oz. evaporated milk
3 tbsp. cocoa
1/4 c. oleo
Liquid Sweetener to equal 1/2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
1/4 c. nuts

Combine milk and cocoa in saucepan. Beat well. Add oleo, sweetener, salt. Bring to boil. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining ingredients except 1/4 cup graham crackers. Cool about 15 minutes. Divide
mixture into 32 balls. Roll in remaining cracker crumbs and chill.

Orange Sherbet (for Diabetics)

2010-06-01T15:00:00.001-04:00

1 c. orange juice
1 tsp. unflavored gelatin (1/3 envelope)
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. grated orange peel nonnutritive sweetener equal to 1/2 cup
sugar
1/2 c. nonfat dry milk powder

Mix all ingredients together until well blended.

Diabetic Apple Pie

2010-05-31T15:00:00.001-04:00

Pastry for 8 inch two crust pie
6 c. sliced tart apples
3/4 tsp. cinnamon or nutmeg
1 (12 oz.) can frozen Seneca apple juice
2 tbsp. cornstarch

Heat oven to 425 degrees. Put apples in pastry lined pan. Heat juice, cornstarch and spice (optional). Let it boil until clear. Pour over apples. Cover with top crust. Bake 50 to 60 minutes.

Sugar Free Diabetic Cake

2010-05-31T00:00:00.001-04:00

2 c. raisins
2 c. water
2 eggs, lightly beaten (you can use eggbeaters or egg whites)
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 c. skim milk
2 c. unsweetened applesauce
3 tsp. Sweet & Low
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)

You may substitute the nuts with 1/2 cup mashed bananas for a uniquely different flavor, if so, mix banana with the wet ingredients.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook raisins in water until all water is absorbed, about 30 minutes. Mix all the wet ingredients in one bowl and all the dry ingredients in a separate bowl. The nuts get added to the flour mixture then add the flour mixture to the liquid mixture. Fold in the raisins. Bake in loaf or bundt pan for 35 to 45 minutes or until
toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Diabetics Pumpkin Pie

2010-05-30T02:00:00.001-04:00

1 baked, cooked 9 inch pie shell
2 sm. pkgs. sugar free instantvanilla pudding c. milk
1 c. canned pumpkin
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth. Use plain canned pumpkin. Do not use canned pumpkin pie mixture. Pour into pie shell and chill until ready to serve.

Strawberry Diabetic Jam

2010-05-29T03:00:00.001-04:00

1 c. berries
3/4 c. sugar-free strawberry pop
1 pkg. strawberry sugar-free Jello
3 packets Equal

Mash the berries, add soda pop and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in Jello until dissolved. Stir in sweetener and pour in jars.

Seal and store in refrigerator. Yields about 1 1/4 cups. You may use other fruits such as raspberries, peaches or cherries.

Diabetic Egg Nog

2010-05-29T02:00:00.000-04:00

1 1/2 c. milk
5 sucaryl tablets
4 eggs, beaten well
2 tsp. vanilla

Put all ingredients together and mix well.

Diabetic Punch

2010-05-27T05:00:00.001-04:00

1-2 liter diet Sprite
1 (46 oz.) can chilled unsweetened pineapple juice
1 pkg. blueberry Kool-Aid with Nutrasweet

Chill all ingredients and pour in punch bowl and serve.

DIABETIC FRUIT COOKIES

2010-05-26T19:25:00.001-04:00

1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. water
1 c. dates, chopped
1/2 c. apples, peeled & chopped
3/4 c. raisins
1/2 c. margarine
1 c. quick oats
2 eggs, beaten (or eggbeaters)
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. pecans, chopped

Sift flour and soda, set aside. Cook water, dates, apple and raisins; bring to a boil. Simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add the margarine and stir. Cool mixture and then add eggs, oatmeal and the dry ingredients; add the vanilla and nuts. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Drop on cookie sheets 2 inches apart. Bake in 350 degree oven for about 24 minutes. Store in the refrigerator in air tight
container. May also add 1 tsp. cinnamon to dry ingredients if desired.

DIABETIC COOKIES

2010-05-26T06:02:00.001-04:00

1 c. raisins
1 c. water
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour
1/4 c. dates, chopped
1/2 c. shortening
3 tsp. sweetener
1 tsp. soda

Boil raisins, dates and water for 3 minutes. Add shortening and cool.

Add eggs, then all remaining ingredients and mix well. Chill. Drop onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.

DIABETIC JELLY

2010-05-25T20:37:00.000-04:00

1 qt. sugarless apple juice
4 tbsp. artificial sweetener (can add more)
4 tbsp. lemon juice
2 pkg. unflavored gelatin

Mix ingredients and boil gently for 5 minutes. Cool and pour into containers. Store in refrigerator.

NO BAKE DIABETIC FRUIT CAKE

2010-05-24T20:44:00.001-04:00

1 lb. graham crackers, crushed (reserve 3 double crackers)
1/2 lb. margarine
1 lb. marshmallows

Melt above and add cracker crumbs. 3/4 c. grated raisins 1 tsp. coconut flavoring 1/2 c. dried apricots 1/2 c. raw cranberries 3/4 c. dates, cut up Add to first mixture and mix well. Pat mixture in
6"x13"x2" pan lined with plastic wrap. Chill.

DIABETIC RAISIN CAKE

2010-05-23T06:00:00.001-04:00

2 c. water
2 c. raisins

Cook until water evaporates. Add: 2 eggs 2 tbsp. sweetener 3/4 c. cooking oil 1 tsp. soda 2 c. flour 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. vanilla.

Mix well. Pour into 8"x8" greased pan, bake at 350 degrees for 2 minutes. Makes 20 servings. 1 fruit, 2 fat, 185 calories.

DIABETIC NUT LOAF

2010-05-22T22:51:00.001-04:00

24 or 2 1/2 c. dates or raisins
2 eggs
1/4 c. vegetable oil
2 c. flour, self rising
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. liquid sweetener
1 tsp. vanilla

If using all purpose flour, add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon baking powder. Use 350 degree oven. Put cut dates or raisins into bowl; sprinkle with baking soda and cover with 1 cup boiling water. Let
stand until cool.

DATE DIABETIC COOKIES

2010-05-22T06:00:00.000-04:00

2/3 c. cold water
3/4 c. oleo
1 c. chopped dates
1 egg
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tbsp. sweetener
1 tbsp. water
1 c. flour

Cook cold water, oleo and dates for 3 to 4 minutes and cool. Mix all ingredients. Drop by teaspoons on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes or until done.

DIABETIC ORANGE DATE BARS

2010-05-21T19:04:00.000-04:00

1 c. chopped dates
1/4 c. sugar
1/3 c. vegetable oil
1/2 c. orange juice
1 c. all purpose flour
1/2 c. chopped pecans
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tbsp. grated orange rind

Combine dates, sugar, oil and juice in a saucepan. Cook for 5 minutes to soften dates. Cool. Add remaining ingredients. Spread into an oiled 8"x8" baking pan. Bake in 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool before cutting. Makes 36 bars.

DIABETIC DATE CAKE

2010-05-21T14:59:00.001-04:00

1 stick oleo or margarine
1 egg
2 c. flour
2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. dates
2/3 c. Sugar Twin
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 1/2 c. applesauce
1 c. nuts

Cream oleo; add egg, sugar and vanilla and sift together. Add dry ingredients. Add dates, applesauce and nuts. Beat at medium speed until blended. Bake one hour at 350 degrees.

SUGARLESS COOKIES (FOR DIABETICS)

2010-05-21T13:52:00.000-04:00

1 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt (opt.)
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. allspice
1 1/2 c. raisins
1 c. unsweetened applesauce
1/2 c. oil
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 c. quick (Mother`s) oats

Mix dry ingredients and add remaining ingredients to moisten. Drop by teaspoonful onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 minutes.

DIABETIC APPLESAUCE COOKIES

2010-05-21T03:01:00.000-04:00

1 3/4 c. cake flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. baking powder
Salt (opt.)
1/2 c. butter
1 tbsp. Sweet Ten
1 egg
1 c. unsweetened applesauce
1/2 c. raisins or nuts
1 c. All Bran

Mix ingredients. Drop on cookie sheet. Bake 20 minutes at 375 degrees.

DIABETIC HEALTH COOKIES

2010-05-20T07:22:00.001-04:00

1 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. chopped apples
1 c. water
1/2 c. vegetable shortening
2 well beaten eggs
2 tsp. artificial sweetener (such as sweet n low)
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. flour
3/4 c. chopped nuts

Boil raisins, dates, and apples in water for 3 minutes. Add shortening to melt, then cool and add rest of ingredients with the nuts last. Mix well. Drop by teaspoons onto cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Store in refrigerator in an airtight container.

ALMOND MERINGUE COOKIES (For DIABETIC)

2010-05-20T07:15:00.001-04:00

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

Beat egg whites 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

DIABETIC BARS

2010-05-20T07:13:00.001-04:00

1/2 c. dates
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. prunes
3 eggs
1/2 c. oleo or margarine
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. flour

Cut up fruits and boil with 1 cup water add margarine. Mix all the other ingredients with eggs and dry ingredients. Add fruit mixture. Bake in greased 9 inch square pan at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. NOTE: 1/4 teaspoon each cinnamon and nutmeg may be added *Optional- 1/2 cup nuts or coconut may be used.

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