Diabetic Side Dish of the Week – Easy Macaroni And Cheese Recipe for Diabetics
September 27, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week | Leave a commentTags: Better Buds - Butter Flavor Sprinkles, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week, Easy Macaroni And Cheese Recipe for Diabetics, Elbow Macaroni, Fat Free Half and Half, Food, Pepper, recipes, Side Dishes, Velveeta Light Cheese
This week’s Diabetic Side Dish of the Week is Easy Macaroni And Cheese Recipe for Diabetics. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Elbow Macaroni, Fat-Free Half-and-Half, Velveeta Light Cheese, Better Buds – Butter Flavor Sprinkles, and Pepper. The Dish is 135 calories and 18 net carbs per serving. The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/
Easy Macaroni And Cheese Recipe for Diabetics
If you’re in the mood for some quick and easy home cooking, you’ll love our mac and cheese — this twist on the kid-friendly classic is requires just five ingredients and is ready in only 25 minutes. 
Perfect for a busy weeknight!
Ingredients
Preparation time: 25 minutes
1 box (7 ounces) elbow macaroni
1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half
10 ounces light process cheese loaf, cubed (such as Velveeta Light)
1 1/2 teaspoons butter-flavor sprinkles (such as Butter Buds)
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Yield: 5 cups
Serving size: 1/2 cup
1 – Fill a two-quart pan two-thirds full of water. Bring to a boil, add macaroni, stir, and cook until tender (about 6–8 minutes). Drain well. Add half-and-half, cubed processed cheese, butter-flavor sprinkles, and pepper to the macaroni. Place over low heat and cook until cheese is melted; gently stir periodically.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 135 calories, Carbohydrates: 19 g, Protein: 8 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Sodium: 445 mg, Fiber: 1 g
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Simple Coleslaw Recipe
September 27, 2020 at 6:01 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management | Leave a commentTags: Cabbage, carrots, Celery Salt, Cider Vinegar, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Food, Purple Cabbage, recipes, Reduced-Fat Mayonnaise, Side Dishes, Simple Coleslaw Recipe, Splenda
I have another Diabetic Friendly Side Dish to pass along, Simple Coleslaw Recipe. This one is made using Reduced-Fat Mayonnaise, Cider Vinegar, Celery Salt, Splenda, Cabbage, Purple Cabbage, and Carrots. This recipe is also from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/
Simple Coleslaw Recipe
A quintessential barbecue side, this quick and easy homemade coleslaw dish is the perfect addition to your next cookout. Requiring just five minutes and 10 minutes of preparation time, you can
whip up a batch in a jiffy!
Ingredients
Preparation time: 10 minutes
2/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1 1/2 teaspoons Splenda artificial sweetener
1 bag (16 ounces) shredded coleslaw mix (cabbage, purple cabbage, carrot)
Directions
Yield: 4 1/2 cups
Serving size: 1/2 cup
1 – In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, celery salt, and Splenda. Place coleslaw mix in a large bowl. Pour dressing over and toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to allow coleslaw to “soften.” Stir well before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 42 calories, Carbohydrates: 5 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 2 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 217 mg, Fiber: 1 g
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Appetizer of the Week -VIETNAMESE BEEF and VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS
September 26, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a commentTags: Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, Basil, carrots, Cilantro, Cooking, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Dipping Sauce, Food, Green Leaf Lettuce, Jicama, Mint, recipes, Rice Paper Wrappers, VIETNAMESE BEEF and VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS
This week’s Appetizer of the Week is – VIETNAMESE BEEF and VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS. These Spring Rolls are made using Carrots, Jicama, Cilantro, Basil, Mint, Rice Paper Wrappers, and Green Leaf Lettuce. Also included is a recipe for the Dipping Sauce. The Spring Rolls are 77 calories and 9 carbs per serving! Find this recipe and more all at the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. You can also sign up to receive wonderful recipes, engaging articles, helpful and healthful tips, critically important news and more. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://diabeticgourmet.com/
VIETNAMESE BEEF and VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS
Ingredients
16 thin slices deli roast beef (about 12 ounces)
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped jicama
3/4 cup torn fresh cilantro
1/2 cup torn fresh basil
1/4 cup torn fresh mint
8 rice paper wrappers (8-1/2-inch diameter)
8 green leaf lettuce leaves, ribs removed
Dipping Sauce:
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons red jalapeno pepper jelly
1 teaspoon soy sauce
Directions
1 – Whisk dipping sauce ingredients in small microwave-safe bowl until blended. Microwave on HIGH 20 to 40 seconds or until warm; do not boil. Set aside to cool.
2 – Toss carrots and jicama with 2 tablespoons of the dipping sauce in small bowl. Set aside. Toss cilantro, basil and mint in small bowl to combine. Set aside.
3 – Fill large bowl with warm water. Dip 1 rice paper wrapper into water for a few seconds or just until moistened. Rice paper will still be firm but will continue to soften during assembly. Place on work surface.
4 – Place 1 lettuce leaf at bottom of wrapper, leaving 1-inch border on right and left sides. Top with 2 slices roast beef, 2 tablespoons carrot mixture and 1/8 of herb mixture (about 1/4 cup). Fold right and left sides of wrapper over filling. Fold bottom edge up over filling and roll up tightly. Place seam-side down on serving platter. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling ingredients. Cover rolls with damp paper towel during assembly to prevent from drying out. Cut each spring roll diagonally in half. Serve with dipping sauce.
Recipe Yield: Makes 16 appetizers
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 77
Fat: 1 grams
Fiber: 0.6 grams
Sodium: 120 milligrams
Cholesterol: 19 milligrams
Protein: 7 grams
Carbohydrates: 9 grams
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Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Chocolate Zucchini Cake Recipe for Diabetics
September 24, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week | Leave a commentTags: baking, Berries, Chocolate Zucchini Cake Recipe for Diabetics, Cocoa Powder, Cooking, dessert, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Food, Grated Zucchini, recipes, Skim Milk, Splenda, Unsweetened Applesauce, Whipped topping
This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is – Chocolate Zucchini Cake Recipe for Diabetics. Some of the ingredients you’ll be needing are Grated Zucchini, Unsweetened Applesauce, Skim Milk, Splenda, Cocoa Powder, Whipped Topping, Berries and more! The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/
Chocolate Zucchini Cake Recipe for Diabetics
Get your chocolate fix and the nutritional benefits of peak-season zucchini in this crave-worthy cake!
Ingredients
Preparation time: 8 minutes
Cooking time: 35 minutes.
Nonstick cooking spray
2 cups finely grated zucchini (from about 2 medium, 6-inch-long, unpeeled)
1/2 cup canola oil
2 whole eggs plus 1 egg white
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup skim milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup Splenda, No Calorie Sweetener, Granular
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Fat-free, nondairy whipped topping (optional)
15 berries of any kind (optional)
Directions
Yield: 15 servings
Serving size: 3″ x 2 1/2″ Square
1 – Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9″ x 13″ baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients and mix well. Add remaining ingredients and stir until well blended. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cool. Cut into 15 servings (5 rows in one direction and 3 in the other). If desired, top each piece of cake with 1 tablespoon fat-free nondairy whipped topping and a berry of your choice. (Topping provides less than 5 grams of carbohydrate and is considered a free food).
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 181 calories, Carbohydrates: 20 g, Protein: 5 g, Fat: 9 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Sodium: 268 mg, Fiber: 2 g
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Diabetic Dish of the Week – Balsamic Beef, Mushrooms, and Onions
September 22, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week | Leave a commentTags: Balsamic Beef Mushrooms and Onion, Balsamic vinegar, Black pepper, Boneless Beef Top Sirloin, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Food, mushrooms, Olive oil, recipes, Salt, Sweet Onions, Thyme
This week’s Diabetic Dish of the Week is a Balsamic Beef, Mushrooms, and Onions. To make this week’s dish you’ll be needing Sweet Onions, Olive Oil, Salt, Balsamic Vinegar, Mushrooms, Boneless Beef Top Sirloin, Thyme, and Black Pepper. The Dish is 216 calories and only 6 net carbs per serving! The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/
Balsamic Beef, Mushrooms, and Onions
This easy-to-prepare yet satisfying dish will free up your time for all those holiday to-do on your list. Serve it as the centerpiece of a hearty dinner that will fuel you up for a night of holiday 
shopping, wrapping or cleaning.
Ingredients
2 large sweet onions, sliced
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
4 to 5 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, divided
3 ounces (about 1 cup) mushrooms, sliced
1 boneless beef top sirloin (about 1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: about 3 ounces beef and 1/3 cup vegetables
1 – Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 15 minutes.
2 – Stir in 2 teaspoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add 3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon at a time, stirring to scrape up browned bits.
3 – Reduce heat to medium-low. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 4 to 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Transfer to medium bowl. Cover and set aside.
4 – Increase heat to medium-high. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil. Add beef; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, thyme, and pepper. Cook 4 to 6 minutes or until browned.
5 – Turn off heat. Drizzle remaining 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar over beef. Stir in vegetables. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 216 calories, Carbohydrates: 7 g, Protein: 26 g, Fat: 9 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 53 mg, Sodium: 360 mg, Fiber: 1 g
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Spiced Apple Butter
September 22, 2020 at 6:01 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management | Leave a commentTags: Cooking, Dark Brown Sugar, Food, Granny Smith Apples, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Cloves, ground ginger, Lemon juice, Low Calorie Apple Juice, recipes, Spiced Apple Butter
I have a recipe for Spiced Apple Butter to pass along to all of you. It’s made using Granny Smith Apples, Low Calorie Apple Juice, Dark Brown Sugar, Lemon Juice, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Ginger, and Ground Cloves. This recipe is also from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/
Spiced Apple Butter
Serve this delightful fresh apple butter with mini rice cakes, apple slices, or crackers.
Ingredients
2 pounds Granny Smith or any tart apples, peeled, cored and chopped (about 6 1/2 cups)
1 cup low-calorie apple juice cocktail or cider
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Directions
Yield:
2 cups (about 16 servings)
Serving size:
2 tablespoons
1 – Combine apples and apple juice cocktail in large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer 30 minutes or until apples are very tender.
2 – Purée apple mixture in batches in blender, returning blended apple mixture to saucepan after each batch.* (Or use hand-held immersion blender.)
3 – Add brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves to apple mixture. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer 25 minutes or until thickened, stirring and scraping up bottom and sides of saucepan frequently. Cool completely.
4 – Store in airtight container in refrigerator up to 1 month.
Serving Suggestion: Serve with mini rice cakes, apple slices, and/or crackers.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 54 calories, Carbohydrates: 14 g, Protein: 0 g, Fat: 0 g, Saturated Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 3 mg, Fiber: 1 g
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“Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week – Wild and Brown Rice with Exotic Mushrooms
September 21, 2020 at 6:01 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Meatless Monday | Leave a commentTags: Button Mushrooms, Cooking, Diabetes Self Management, Food, Garlic, Green Onions, Margarine, Meatless Monday, Morel Mushrooms, Pepper, recipes, Salt, Thyme, Unseasoned Brown and Wild Rice Blend, Vegetarian, Water, Wild and Brown Rice with Exotic Mushrooms
This week’s “Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week is a Wild and Brown Rice with Exotic Mushrooms. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Unseasoned Brown and Wild Rice Blend, Water, Morel Mushrooms, Margarine, Button Mushrooms, Garlic, Thyme, Salt, Pepper, and Green Onions. A perfect Meatless Fall Recipe! The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/
Wild and Brown Rice with Exotic Mushrooms
For the perfect excuse to utilize all your fresh fall produce, whip up this savory recipe for rice with cremini and poricini or morel mushrooms — it’s the ideal entrée to set the tone for your early 
autumn menu!
Ingredients
1 2/3 cups packaged unseasoned brown and wild rice blend
6 cups water
1/2 ounce dried porcini or morel mushrooms
3/4 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons margarine
8 ounces cremini (brown) or button mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup sliced green onions
Directions
Yield: 8 servings
Serving size: 1/8 of total recipe
1 – Combine rice and water in large saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Cover; simmer over low heat until rice is tender (check package for cooking time). Drain, but do not rinse.*
2 – Meanwhile, combine porcini mushrooms and boiling water in small bowl; let stand 30 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Drain mushrooms, reserving liquid. Chop mushrooms; set aside.
3 – Melt margarine in large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add cremini mushrooms and garlic; cook and stir 5 minutes. Sprinkle thyme, salt, and pepper over mushrooms; cook and stir 1 minute or until mushrooms are tender.
4 – Stir drained rice, porcini mushrooms, and reserved mushroom liquid into skillet; cook and stir over medium-low heat 5 minutes or until hot. Stir in green onions. Garnish, if desired.
*Note: Rice may be prepared up to 3 hours before serving and kept covered at room temperature until added to fresh mushroom mixture.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 175 calories, Carbohydrates: 30 g, Protein: 5 g, Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 1 mg, Sodium: 304 mg, Fiber: 2 g
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Diabetic Side Dish of the Week – Fall Fruit Compote
September 20, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week | Leave a commentTags: Allspice, Apples, Bananas, Cinnamon, Cooking, Dark Raisins, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week, Dried Pears, Fall Fruit Compote, Food, Nutmeg, Orange juice, Orange Zest, Pears, recipes, Seedless Grapes
This week’s Diabetic Side Dish of the Week is a Fall Fruit Compote. Nothing but good things in this recipe! To make the dish you’ll be needing; Pears, Apples, Seedless Grapes, Bananas, Dark Raisins, Orange Zest, Dried Pears, Cinnamon, Allspice, Nutmeg, and Orange Juice. Starting the Fall Season off right! The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/
Fall Fruit Compote
Ring in the arrival of autumn with this delightful dessert!
Ingredients
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20–25 minutes.
2 ripe pears, cut in small chunks, unpeeled
2 apples, cored and cut in small chunks, unpeeled
1 cup seedless grapes
1 medium-size ripe banana, sliced
1/2 cup dark raisins
1/4 cup golden raisins
3 dried pear halves, chopped
Grated zest from skin of 1 orange
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
3/4 cup orange juice
Directions
Yield: about 6 cups
Serving size: 1/2 cup
1 – Combine all ingredients in a large pot and stir. Simmer over low heat 20 to 25 minutes or until fruit is tender. Serve warm or cold.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 102 calories, Carbohydrates: 26 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: <1 g, Sodium: 2 g, Fiber: 3 g
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Pita Triangles
September 20, 2020 at 6:01 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management | Leave a commentTags: Appetizers, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Dips, Food, Hummus, Pita Triangles, recipes, Whole Wheat Pita Breads
Here’s a recipe for some Pita Triangles. The only item you’ll need to make this dish is 6 four-inch Whole Wheat Pita Breads. Serve these with your favorite Hummus or Chilled Dip. The Chips are only 74 calories and 13 net carbs per serving. The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/
Pita Triangles
These whole wheat Pita Triangles are perfect for serving with hummus or other chilled dips!
Ingredients
Preparation time: 5 minutes
6 four-inch whole wheat pita breads
Directions
Yield: 6 servings
Serving size: 6 pita triangles
1 – Slice each circle of pita bread in half, then each half into three wedges, so that each pita bread yields 6 small wedges. Arrange pita triangles on a tray with chilled dips and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 74 calories, Carbohydrates: 15 g, Protein: 3 g, Fat: 1 g, Saturated Fat: 0 g, Sodium: 149 mg, Fiber: 2 g
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Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Dreamy Orange Pie Dessert Recipe for Diabetics
September 17, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week | Leave a commentTags: baking, Cooking, dessert, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Dreamy Orange Pie Dessert Recipe for Diabetics, Food, Mandarin Orange Slices, No-Sugar-Added Vanilla Ice Cream, Orange Sherbet, recipes, Reduced Fat Margarine, Sugar Free Whipped Topping, Whole Low-Fat Honey Graham Crackers
This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is a Dreamy Orange Pie Dessert Recipe for Diabetics. To make this Dreamy Dessert you’ll be needing Whole Low-Fat Honey Graham Crackers, Reduced-Fat Margarine, No-Sugar-Added Vanilla Ice Cream, Orange Sherbet, Sugar Free Whipped Topping, and Mandarin Orange Slices. Dream On! The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/
Dreamy Orange Pie Dessert Recipe for Diabetics
Top each piece of this pie with one tablespoon of whipped topping and one orange slice for a dessert that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palette!
Ingredients
8 whole low-fat honey graham crackers, crushed (1 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons reduced-fat margarine, melted
1 pint no-sugar-added vanilla ice cream, softened
1 pint orange sherbet, softened
10 tablespoons sugar-free whipped topping
10 mandarin orange slices
Directions
Yield: 10 servings
Serving size: 1/10 of pie
1 – Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2 – Combine crumbs and margarine in medium bowl. Gently press crumb mixture on bottom and 1/2 inch up side of pan. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely on wire rack.
3 – Spread ice cream evenly in cooled crust. Freeze 30 minutes or until firm to the touch. Spread orange sherbet evenly over ice cream; freeze at least 1 hour or until firm.
4 – To serve, run knife carefully around edge of pan; remove side of pan. Cut into 10 slices. Top each slice with 1 tablespoon whipped topping and 1 orange slice.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 160 calories, Carbohydrates: 28 g, Protein: 3 g, Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 4 mg, Sodium: 139 mg, Fiber: 2 g
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