It's Diabetic Thursday, time to try out a few diabetic friendly foods. Here are today's six diabetic recipes to help you through the day, including Mint-Green Tea Coolers and Almond Biscotti. Enjoy!
LEMON OATMEAL COOKIES
Servings: 36
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/31.shtml
Ingredients
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup egg whites
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated fresh, or finely chopped, dried lemon rind
1 teaspoon lemon flavoring
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 cup crispy rice cereal
Directions
Place oil and brown sugar in a mixer bowl in a mixer bowl and mix at medium speed until creamy.
Add egg whites, lemon juice, rind and flavoring, and mix at medium speed until well blended.
Stir flour, oatmeal, baking powder, and baking soda together to blend well; add to creamy mixture while beating at medium speed. Stir in cereal.
Drop by the tablespoonful onto cookie sheets left ungreased, or lined with aluminum foil.
Bake at 350F for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cookies are lightly browned.
Remove cookies to a wire rack and cool.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 87; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 11 g; Exchanges: 2/3 Bread and 1 Fat
MINT-GREEN TEA COOLERS
This comes from Diabetes Self Management. It can be viewed online here.
Ingredients
2 bags green tea
4 thin slices fresh ginger (about 1 inch)
7 or 8 large fresh mint leaves, roughly torn
2 cups boiling water
2 cups crushed ice
Directions
Place tea bags, ginger, and mint leaves in teapot or 2-cup heatproof measuring cup. Add boiling water; steep 4 minutes. Remove tea bags, ginger and mint leaves; discard. Cool tea to room temperature.
Pour 1 cup crushed ice into each of two tall glasses. Divide tea between glasses.
Tip: Squeeze a lime wedge (about 1/8 of a lime) into each cooler before serving.
Yield: 2 servings.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 3, Carbohydrates: 1 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 1 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 1 mg, Fiber: 1 g
BROWN RICE, ASPARAGUS, AND TOMATO SALAD
This is also from Diabetes Self Management, and can be viewed online here.
Ingredients
1 cup instant brown rice
12 medium spears asparagus, cooked and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium tomatoes
2 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh chives or green onions
2 teaspoons minced fresh dill
Directions
Bring 1 cup water to a boil in medium saucepan. Stir in rice. Bring water to a boil again. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir rice; cover again. Let stand 5 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with fork; set aside.
Meanwhile, place asparagus in large bowl. Core tomatoes over a separate bowl to catch juice. Dice tomatoes, reserving juice. Add tomatoes to asparagus. Whisk 1 1/2 tablespoons reserved tomato juice, lemon juice, oil, salt, and pepper in small bowl until well blended. Stir in chives and dill.
Add rice to salad bowl. Pour in dressing; toss lightly to coat.
Variation: To turn this salad into a heartier main dish, add 1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast.
Yield: 4 servings. Serving size: 3/4 cup.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 130, Carbohydrates: 22 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 97 mg, Fiber: 3 g, Exchanges per serving: 1 1/2 Bread/Starch.
ALMOND BISCOTTI
Servings: 32
View recipe: 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
BEET BORSCHT
Yield: 8 servings (about 1-1/4 cups each)
Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/781.shtml
Ingredients
4 medium beets, peeled, cut into julienne strips
8 ounces low-fat smoked Polish sausage, sliced
1/2-1 tablespoon margarine
6 cups reduced-sodium fat-free beef broth
1 small head red cabbage, thinly sliced or shredded
2 carrots, cut into julienne strips
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
2-3 teaspoons sugar or Splenda
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
Salt and pepper, to taste
Finely chopped dill weed or parsley, as garnish
Directions
Saute beets and sausage in margarine in Dutch oven 3 to 4 minutes.
Add broth, cabbage, carrots, garlic, bay leaf, sugar, and vinegar; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
Discard bay leaf; season to taste with salt and pepper.
Pour soup into bowls; sprinkle with dill weed.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 120; Protein: 10.9 g; Fat: 3.7 g; Sodium: 437 mg; Cholesterol: 17.2 mg; Saturated Fat: 0.4 g; Carbohydrates: 13.1 g; Exchanges: 3 Vegetable, 1 Meat
MARINATED GREEN BEANS
Yield: 1 serving (1/2 cup)
Source: The Diabetes Snack Munch Nibble Nosh Book
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/791.shtml
Ingredients
3-1/2 cups (3/4 pound) fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped
2 tablespoons chopped chives or thinly sliced green onion tops
2 tablespoons fat-free, low-sodium or regular chicken broth or bouillon
1 tablespoon catsup
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste (optional)
2-3 drops hot pepper sauce
Directions
In a large saucepan, cook the beans in boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain well in a colander.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chives, broth, catsup, vinegar, oil, mustard, salt (if desired), and hot pepper sauce. Stir to mix well. Add the cooked beans, and stir to coat the beans with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours. Stir before serving. Leftover beans will keep in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
Nutritional Information Per Serving : Calories: 30; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 47 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 4 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable
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Thursday, November 2, 2017
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Diabetic Thursday - Cookies
We all love having something snack. What's easier than cookies? 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
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
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Diabetic Cookies
Just because a person is diabetic doesn't mean he or she has to give up goodies like cookies. Here are some to make for your holiday eating and giving. Enjoy!
LEMON OATMEAL COOKIES
Prep Time: 10 Minutes; Servings: 36; Difficulty Level: 1
To view online, click here.
Ingredients
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup egg whites
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated fresh, or finely chopped, dried lemon rind
1 teaspoon lemon flavoring
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 cup crispy rice cereal
Directions
Place oil and brown sugar in a mixer bowl in a mixer bowl and mix at medium speed until creamy.
Add egg whites, lemon juice, rind and flavoring, and mix at medium speed until well blended.
Stir flour, oatmeal, baking powder, and baking soda together to blend well; add to creamy mixture while beating at medium speed.
Stir in cereal.
Drop by the tablespoonful onto cookie sheets left ungreased, or lined with aluminum foil.
Bake at 350F for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cookies are lightly browned.
Remove cookies to a wire rack and cool.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 87; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 11 g ; Exchanges: 2/3 Bread and 1 Fat
GINGER CRINKLE COOKIES
From the Diabetic Connect e-newsletter. Can be Stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Makes 34 cookies.
To view this recipe online, click here.
Ingredients
2/3 cup canola oil
1 1/2 cups turbinado sugar, divided
1 large egg
4 tablespoons molasses
2 cups sifted whole-wheat pastry flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Mix oil and 1 cup sugar in a large bowl until combined. Beat in egg until combined. Stir in molasses until evenly incorporated. Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt over the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
Put the remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a small bowl. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in the sugar before placing 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Do not flatten.
Bake the cookies until set, but still soft when gently touched, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Nutritional Facts Per cookie: 103 Calories; 15g Carbohydrates; 5g Fat; 0g Saturated Fat; 3g Monounsaturated Fat; 1g Protein; 6mg Cholesterol; 1g Dietary Fiber; 38mg Potassium; 93mg Sodium; 1 other carbohydrate; 1 fat Exchanges; 1 Carbohydrate Servings
SUGAR FREE THUMBPRINT COOKIES
Serves: 24 (makes 2 dozen)
View online with photo: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1032.shtml
Ingredients
6 tablespoons stick butter
1 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*
1 egg
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 taspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup spreadable fruit of choice
* May substitute 24 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
Beat butter and Equal until well combined. Mix in egg, milk and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in combined flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Shape dough by teaspoonfuls into balls. Place on sprayed baking sheets. Press thumb deeply into dough to form a "thumbprint" indentation. Bake in preheated 350F oven 11 to 13 minutes or until firm to the touch. Remove from baking sheet and cool completely on wire rack. Store in airtight containers at room temperature.
Fill each cookie with about 1/2 teaspoon spreadable fruit just before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 58; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 46 mg; Cholesterol: 16 mg; Carbohydrates: 8 g; Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat
GINGERBREAD MAN COOKIES
Yield: 54 servings
Serving Size: 1 cookie
View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1153.shtml
Ingredients
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
4 teaspoons ground ginger
4 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup molasses
3 tablespoons water
Directions
Blend together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and spices in a large mixing bowl.
Cream butter, Splenda Granulated Sweetener and salt together in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the molasses and water. Stir well. Add the flour mixture and stir until well blended. Refrigerate dough 1-2 hours before rolling out and cutting into shapes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Roll cookie dough out slightly less than 1/4 inch. Cut into desired shapes. Bake in preheated oven 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned on the bottom.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 100; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 75 mg; Cholesterol: 15 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 4 g ; Carbohydrates: 16 g
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
A diabetic version of an iconic cookie!
Yield: Makes about 4 dozen cookies
Serving size: 1 cookie
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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
Yield: 32 Servings
Serving Size: 1 Biscotti
View Online: 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
LEMON OATMEAL COOKIES
Prep Time: 10 Minutes; Servings: 36; Difficulty Level: 1
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Ingredients
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup egg whites
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated fresh, or finely chopped, dried lemon rind
1 teaspoon lemon flavoring
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 cup crispy rice cereal
Directions
Place oil and brown sugar in a mixer bowl in a mixer bowl and mix at medium speed until creamy.
Add egg whites, lemon juice, rind and flavoring, and mix at medium speed until well blended.
Stir flour, oatmeal, baking powder, and baking soda together to blend well; add to creamy mixture while beating at medium speed.
Stir in cereal.
Drop by the tablespoonful onto cookie sheets left ungreased, or lined with aluminum foil.
Bake at 350F for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cookies are lightly browned.
Remove cookies to a wire rack and cool.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 87; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 11 g ; Exchanges: 2/3 Bread and 1 Fat
GINGER CRINKLE COOKIES
From the Diabetic Connect e-newsletter. Can be Stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Makes 34 cookies.
To view this recipe online, click here.
Ingredients
2/3 cup canola oil
1 1/2 cups turbinado sugar, divided
1 large egg
4 tablespoons molasses
2 cups sifted whole-wheat pastry flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Mix oil and 1 cup sugar in a large bowl until combined. Beat in egg until combined. Stir in molasses until evenly incorporated. Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt over the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
Put the remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a small bowl. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in the sugar before placing 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Do not flatten.
Bake the cookies until set, but still soft when gently touched, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Nutritional Facts Per cookie: 103 Calories; 15g Carbohydrates; 5g Fat; 0g Saturated Fat; 3g Monounsaturated Fat; 1g Protein; 6mg Cholesterol; 1g Dietary Fiber; 38mg Potassium; 93mg Sodium; 1 other carbohydrate; 1 fat Exchanges; 1 Carbohydrate Servings
SUGAR FREE THUMBPRINT COOKIES
Serves: 24 (makes 2 dozen)
View online with photo: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1032.shtml
Ingredients
6 tablespoons stick butter
1 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*
1 egg
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 taspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup spreadable fruit of choice
* May substitute 24 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
Beat butter and Equal until well combined. Mix in egg, milk and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in combined flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Shape dough by teaspoonfuls into balls. Place on sprayed baking sheets. Press thumb deeply into dough to form a "thumbprint" indentation. Bake in preheated 350F oven 11 to 13 minutes or until firm to the touch. Remove from baking sheet and cool completely on wire rack. Store in airtight containers at room temperature.
Fill each cookie with about 1/2 teaspoon spreadable fruit just before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 58; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 46 mg; Cholesterol: 16 mg; Carbohydrates: 8 g; Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat
GINGERBREAD MAN COOKIES
Yield: 54 servings
Serving Size: 1 cookie
View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1153.shtml
Ingredients
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
4 teaspoons ground ginger
4 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup molasses
3 tablespoons water
Directions
Blend together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and spices in a large mixing bowl.
Cream butter, Splenda Granulated Sweetener and salt together in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the molasses and water. Stir well. Add the flour mixture and stir until well blended. Refrigerate dough 1-2 hours before rolling out and cutting into shapes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Roll cookie dough out slightly less than 1/4 inch. Cut into desired shapes. Bake in preheated oven 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned on the bottom.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 100; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 75 mg; Cholesterol: 15 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 4 g ; Carbohydrates: 16 g
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
A diabetic version of an iconic cookie!
Yield: Makes about 4 dozen cookies
Serving size: 1 cookie
To view online, click here.
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
Yield: 32 Servings
Serving Size: 1 Biscotti
View Online: 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
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