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Thursday, November 2, 2017

Diabetic Thursday

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

Thursday, June 15, 2017

Double-Post Thursday - Cookies

Besides being Diabetic Thursday, it's also Double-Post Thursday.

Today's double post deals with cookies! Yum! Is there anyone who doesn't like/love homemade cookies? Here are six cookie recipes to get you through the day, including Glazed Pineapple Cookies and S'mores Blossom Cookies. Enjoy!

GLAZED PINEAPPLE COOKIES

This is from the infamous long-since-forgotten-emailing-list.

Cookies:

1 can 8 3/4 ozs. crushed pineapple

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour

1 1/2 tsps. baking powder

1/4 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. salt

1/2 cup shortening

1 cup light-brown sugar, firmly packed

1 egg

1 tsp. vanilla extract

Glaze

4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

3 to 4 tbsps. liquid from pineapple

Drain pineapple, reserving liquid.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Lightly grease cookie sheets and set aside. Sift flour with baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.

In a large bowl, with wooden spoon, or portable electric mixer at medium speed, cream shortening with sugar until light. Beat in egg and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add drained pineapple; mix well. Stir in flour mixture until well combined.

On a prepared cookie sheet drop cookie dough by rounded teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden-brown. Remove to wire rack; cool partially.

Meanwhile, make Glaze:

In a medium bowl, combine sugar with pineapple liquid; stir until smooth. Spread tops of cookies with glaze while they are still slightly warm.

Makes about 3 1/2 dozen.

LEMON OATMEAL COOKIES

Servings: 36

Print Friendly: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/bin/print.cgi?ID=31

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

CHOCOLATE CHIP ICEBOX COOKIES

This comes from Diana Rattray, About.com's Southern Food expert. She writes, “These icebox cookies are filled with ground chocolate chips. Use a small food processor or chopper to grind or chop the chocolate chips for these cookies. The dough is chilled slightly and then it's rolled into logs and thoroughly chilled until it's very firm. Plant to let the dough logs chill for at least four hours, or leave them in the refrigerator overnight.” Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time: 11 minutes; Total Time: 26 minutes; Yield: About 3 dozen

To view this online, click here.

Ingredients

1 cup butter (8 ounces)

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup light brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

3 cups all-purpose flour, 13 1/2 ounces

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, ground or finely chopped

Preparation

In large mixing bowl with an electric mixer cream the butter and sugars together until light; add eggs, vanilla and salt and beat until light and fluffy.

With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour. Stir in the ground chocolate chips.

Chill the dough for about 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until firm enough to shape.

Divide dough into 2 portions; form each portion into a log and wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper.

Refrigerate the dough logs for at least 4 hours, or until very firm.

Heat the oven to 350° F (180° C/Gas 4). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, or lightly grease the pan.

Cut a log into 1/4-inch slices and place on the prepared baking sheet about an inch apart.

Bake for 9 to 12 minutes.

GRANDMA'S PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

This was one of my grandmother's recipes, along with the oatmeal cookie recipe that follows. You can find them in my e-cookbook, Off The Wall Cooking.





1/2 C butter

1/2 C peanut butter

1/2 C sugar

1 egg, well beaten

1 1/4 C flour

3/4 tsp. soda

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. salt

Cream butter & peanut butter together. Add sugar gradually & cream thoroughly. Add egg. Sift flour once before measuring. Sift flour, soda, baking powder & salt together & add to creamed mixture. Chill dough well, then form into balls the size of walnuts. Place balls on lightly greased baking sheet. Flatten with fork dipped in flour, making criss-cross pattern. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

GRANDMA'S OATMEAL COOKIES



Another one of my grandmother's recipes. When it came to baking, cookies were her specialty. You can also find these in my e-cookbook, Off the Wall Cooking

1 C flour

1 C brown sugar

3 C quick cooking oatmeal (NOT the instant oats!)

1 C butter or margarine

1/4 C boiling water

1 1/2 tsp. baking soda

Mix flour & brown sugar. Add oatmeal; stir. Melt butter; add to dry ingredients. Mix baking soda into boiling water; add to other ingredients, stirring well. Place batter into loaf pan, lined with aluminum foil & place in freeze for several hours. Slice & bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.

Oatmeal Cookie dough, taken from the freezer; showing first cuts before baking



Then cut down the center, like so:



Placed on parchment paper-covered baking sheet, for easier handling



S’MORES BLOSSOM COOKIES

This comes from The Food Network, and begins, “Toasted, gooey marshmallows found their way into your peanut butter-chocolate blossom cookies and life couldn't be any better. Enjoy these treats warm or at room temperature -- and be thankful you didn't have to build a campfire.”

Total: 1 hr 45 min; Active: 30 min;Yield: about 2 dozen cookies; Level: Easy

To view this online, click here.

Ingredients

1 cup creamy peanut butter

2/3 cup granulated sugar, plus more for rolling

1/3 cup packed light brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 large egg

12 marshmallows, cut in half crosswise

24 milk chocolate candies, such as Hershey's Kisses

Directions

Position the oven racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.

Beat the peanut butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar and salt, in a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in the vanilla and egg.

Put some granulated sugar in a small bowl. Shape scant tablespoons of the dough into balls and roll each ball in the sugar to coat. Evenly space the balls on the prepared baking sheets. Press each ball down with the tines of a fork to flatten it slightly.

Bake until the bottoms are golden brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn the broiler on.

Top each cookie with a marshmallow, sticky-side-down, and put 1 baking sheet at a time under the broiler until lightly golden, about 30 seconds. While the marshmallow is still hot, press a chocolate candy into it. Repeat with the remaining baking sheet. Let the cookies cool for a few minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to a rack to cool completely. The cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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

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