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Diabetic Side Dish of the Week – GREEN BEANS WITH SUNFLOWER SEEDS

September 25, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: Cooking, Diabetic Gourmet, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week, Food, Garlic, GREEN BEANS, GREEN BEANS WITH SUNFLOWER SEEDS, Ground Pepper, Onion, Oregano, recipes, Red Pepper Flakes, Salt, Side Dishes, Sunflower Seeds

This week’s Diabetic Side Dish of the Week is GREEN BEANS WITH SUNFLOWER SEEDS. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Green Beans, Onion, Garlic, Salt, Ground Pepper, Red Pepper Flakes, Sunflower Seeds, and Oregano. There’s 38 calories and 4 net carbs per serving. So you can find this Diabetic Friendly 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 2022! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

GREEN BEANS WITH SUNFLOWER SEEDS
Recipe for Green Beans with Sunflower Seeds from our Side Dishes recipe section.

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons shelled sunflower seeds
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano, or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Directions

1 – Snap the ends off the beans. If they are very young, leave the beans whole; if large, break the beans into 2-inch lengths. Place the beans in a saucepan; add 1 cup water and the onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
2 – Cover and bring to a boil; reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook about 8 minutes, until the beans are crisp-tender; drain.
3 – Sprinkle the sunflower seeds and oregano over the beans. Toss lightly to mix.

Recipe Yield: Makes: About 3 cups (6 Servings)

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 38
Fat: 2 grams
Fiber: 2 grams
Sodium: 37 milligrams
Protein: 2 grams
Carbohydrates: 6 grams
Sugars: 1 grams

https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/green-beans-with-sunflower-seeds

Appetizer of the Week – Baked Lime Chili Corn Tortilla Chips SATURDAY

September 24, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Appetizers, Apple of the Week, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management | Leave a comment
Tags: Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, Baked Lime Chili Corn Tortilla Chips, baking, Chili powder, Cooking, Corn Tortillas, Diabetes Self Management, Food, Ground Cumin, Lime juice, recipes

This week’s Appetizer of the Week is Baked Lime Chili Corn Tortilla Chips. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Corn Tortillas, Lime Juice, Ground Cumin, and Chili Powder. There’s 78 calories and 14 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 2022! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Baked Lime Chili Corn Tortilla Chips
These delightfully crunchy chips aren’t your typical fried party fare. They take just 25 minutes to prepare and are perfect for pairing with salsa or guacamole. Set them out at kickoff

and have a second helping ready for halftime!

Ingredients
Preparation time: 25 minutes

12 6-inch corn tortillas
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder

Directions
Yield: 10 servings
Serving size: 10 chips

1 – Preheat oven to 350°F. With clean scissors, cut each tortilla into 8 triangles and arrange in single layer on baking sheet. Pour lime juice into mister, and spray each wedge lightly. Combine cumin and chili powder in sprinkler, and sprinkle each wedge. Bake for about 7 minutes. Remove from oven and turn each wedge over. Remist with lime juice, and resprinkle with cumin and chili powder. Bake for an additional 8 minutes until the chips are crisp but not brown. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 78 calories, Carbohydrates: 16 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 1 g, Saturated Fat: 0 g, Sodium: 59 mg, Fiber: 2 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/snack/baked-lime-chili-corn-tortilla-chips/

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Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Rich Chocolate Cupcakes

September 22, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Baking Soda, Buttermilk, Cocoa, Cooking, dessert, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Fat Free Margarine, Flour, Food, recipes, Rich Chocolate Cupcakes, Salt, Sugar, Vanilla

This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is Rich Chocolate Cupcakes. To make these you’ll be needing Fat Free Margarine, Sugar, Flour, Cocoa, Baking Soda, Salt, Buttermilk, and Vanilla. The Cupcakes are 97 calories and 17 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 2022! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Rich Chocolate Cupcakes
If you’re looking for a homemade treat to bake this weekend, you’ll want to try our this delightful chocolate cupcake recipe. With just 97 calories per serving, these pastries are the perfect indulgence!

Ingredients
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Baking time: 18–20 minutes

6 tablespoons reduced-fat margarine
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Directions
Yield: 18 cupcakes
Serving size: 1 cupcake

1 – Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 18 muffin cups with paper baking cups. Melt margarine in a large saucepan over low heat. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the sugar. In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt; add dry mixture alternately with the buttermilk and vanilla to the saucepan containing the margarine and sugar. Stir the batter with a whisk until it is well blended. Fill each muffin cup 2/3 full. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove the cupcakes from the pan and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack. Store, covered, at room temperature.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 97 calories, Carbohydrates: 18 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 2 g, Saturated Fat: <1 g, Sodium: 146 mg, Fiber: <1 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/desserts-sweets/rich-chocolate-cupcakes/

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Diabetic Dish of the Week – Cajun Stew

September 20, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, Cajun, Cajun Stew, Celery, Coking, Creole, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Food, Okra, Onion, recipes, Rice, Stews, Tomatoes, Turkey Andouille Sausage Links

This week’s Diabetic Dish of the Week is a Cajun Stew. This week’s recipe is made using Onion, Celery, Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, Turkey Andouille Sausage Links, Tomatoes, Okra, Rice and more! The Stew is 199 calories 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 2022! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Cajun Stew
In the mood for some home cooking? You’ll love this authentic taste of the bayou! Featuring a hearty blend of chicken, andouille sausage, okra and brown rice, it will keep you fueled for hours.

Ingredients
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 boneless skinless chicken thigh (about 4 ounces), cut into bite-size pieces
2 (2-ounce) turkey or chicken andouille sausage links, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick pieces
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 can (about 14 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
2 cups frozen sliced okra
1 cup cooked brown rice
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 1 1/2 cups

1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery and garlic; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add chicken and turkey sausage; cook and stir 2 minutes, or until browned on all sides. Pour in broth, stirring to scrape up browned bits.

2. Stir tomatoes, okra, rice, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper and thyme into saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 10 minutes.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 199 calories, Protein: 14 g, Fat: 6 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 47 mg, Sodium: 436 mg, Fiber: 5 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/soups-stews/cajun-stew/

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Diabetic Dessert of the Week – CHOCOLATE-CHUNK BANANA NUT BREAD THURSDAY

September 15, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a comment
Tags: All-Purpose Flour, baking, Baking powder, Baking Soda, Bananas, CHOCOLATE-CHUNK BANANA NUT BREAD, Cooking, dessert, Diabetes, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Diabetic Gourmet, Eggs, Food, Granulated Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, recipes, Salt, Squares Bakers* Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate

This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is CHOCOLATE-CHUNK BANANA NUT BREAD. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing All Purpose Flour, Granulated Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Salt, Squares Bakers* Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, Eggs, Bananas, Oil, Milk, and Chopped Walnuts. There’s 180 calories and 19 net carbs per serving. So you can find this Diabetic Friendly 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 2022! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

CHOCOLATE-CHUNK BANANA NUT BREAD
Recipe for Chocolate-Chunk Banana Nut Bread from our Breads recipe section.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 (1 ounce) squares Bakers* Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate
2 eggs
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
1/3 cup oil
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1 – Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 9×5-inch loaf pan. Set aside.
2 – Combine flour, Splenda Granulated Sweetener, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Set aside. Coarsely chop baking chocolate bars.
3 – Mix eggs, bananas, oil, and milk in a large bowl until well blended. Add dry ingredients; stir until just moistened. Stir in chopped chocolate and walnuts.
4 – Pour into greased loaf pan.
5 – Bake for 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely on wire rack.

Recipe Yield: Serves: 18“Serving Size: 1 (1/2 inch) slice

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 180
Fat: 10 grams
Saturated Fat: 2.5 grams
Fiber: 2 grams
Sodium: 105 milligrams
Cholesterol: 25 milligrams
Protein: 4 grams
Carbohydrates: 21 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chocolate-chunk-banana-nut-bread

Diabetic Dish of the week – Shrimp and Caper Vermicelli

September 13, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: Capers, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Feta Cheese, Food, Lemon juice, Pasta, recipes, Shrimp, Shrimp and Caper Vermicelli, Spices, Tomatoes, Vermicelli

This week’s Diabetic Dish of the week is a Shrimp and Caper Vermicelli. Tomatoes, Spices, Vermicelli, Shrimp, and Feta are just some of the ingredients that you will be using to make this week’s dish. 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 2022! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Shrimp and Caper Vermicelli

Ingredients
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup chopped parsley
3 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons dry white wine or low-sodium broth
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
6 ounces uncooked dry vermicelli, broken in thirds
10 ounces peeled fresh or frozen and thawed raw medium shrimp
2 ounces reduced-fat feta, crumbled (plain or basil and sun-dried tomato variety)

Directions
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 1 cup

1 – Combine tomato, parsley, capers, wine, lemon juice, oil, garlic, lemon peel, salt, and red pepper flakes in large bowl; set aside.

2 – Cook pasta according to directions on package, omitting any salt or fat. After 6 minutes of cooking, add shrimp to pasta. Return to a boil and cook 4 to 5 minutes or until shrimp is pink and opaque. Drain well. Add to tomato mixture, and toss well.

3 – Place shrimp mixture in pasta bowl or place equal amounts on each of four dinner plates. Sprinkle evenly with cheese.

Serving Suggestion: Serve with a quick sauté of fresh spinach and mixed greens with a light, creamy dressing.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 323 calories, Carbohydrates: 35 g, Protein: 23 g, Fat: 9 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 113 mg, Sodium: 646 mg, Fiber: 2 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/shrimp-caper-vermicelli/

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Diabetic Side Dish of the Week – White and Black Beans with Onions and Peppers

September 11, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: Bell Peppers, Can of Black Beans, Can of Great Northern Beans, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Diabetes, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week, Equal Spoonful, Food, Garlic, Herbs, recipes, Red Onions, Spices, White and Black Beans with Onions and Peppers

This week’s Diabetic Side Dish of the Week is White and Black Beans with Onions and Peppers. Some of the ingredients you’ll be needing are Red Onions, Garlic, Bell Peppers, Equal® Spoonful, Spices, Herbs, Can of Great Northern Beans, and Can of Black Beans. The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2022! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

White and Black Beans with Onions and Peppers
The recipe’s name tells you the ingredients, but not the fact that there are only 4 grams of fat per serving in this satisfying salad. It can be made up to 1 day before serving to allow flavors to blend.

Recipe Ingredients:
1 cup finely chopped red onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons minced parsley
2 tablespoons Equal® Spoonful*
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 (15-ounce) can great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
Red and green bell pepper rings

Cooking Directions:
1 – Cook and stir onions and garlic in oil in medium skillet until crisp-tender. Remove from heat and cool.
2 – Stir in vinegar, chopped peppers, parsley, Equal®, salt and pepper.
3 – Pour onion mixture over combined beans in serving bowl; mix well. Garnish with pepper rings.
Makes 8 servings.

*May substitute 3 packets Equal sweetener
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/8 of recipe): calories 174, protein 9 g, carbohydrate 27 g, fat 4 g, cholesterol 0 mg, sodium 78 mg.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/white_%26_black_beans_with_onions_%26_peppers_recipe.html

Appetizer of the Week – Mediterranean Tuna Cups

September 10, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management | Leave a comment
Tags: Appetizer of the Week, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, English Cucumbers, Food, Garlic Salt, Kalamata Olives, Lemon juice, Mediterranean Tuna Cups, Plain Non Fat Yogurt, recipes, Red onion, Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water

This week’s Appetizer of the Week is – Mediterranean Tuna Cups. Easy to make and low carb Appetizer this week! To make this recipe you’ll be needing English Cucumbers, Plain Non Fat Yogurt, Kalamata Olives, Red Onion, Lemon Juice, Garlic Salt, and Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water. The Tuna Cups are only 32 calories and 1 net carb per 2 Tuna Cups. The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2022! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Mediterranean Tuna Cups
A quick, easy, and low-carb snack that’s chock-full of omega-3 fatty acids!

Yield: 10 servings
Serving size: 2 tuna cups

Ingredients
3 English cucumbers
2/3 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1/3 cup coarsely chopped pitted Kalamata olives
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
2 cans (5 ounces each) solid white albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked

Directions
1 – Cut ends off of each cucumber; cut each cucumber into 10 slices. Scoop out cucumber slices with a rounded 1/2 teaspoon, leaving thick shell.

2 – Stir yogurt, olives, onion, lemon juice, and garlic in large bowl until smooth and well blended. Stir in tuna.

3 – Spoon about 1 tablespoon tuna salad into each cucumber cup. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 32 calories, Carbohydrates: 2 g, Protein: 5 g, Fat: 1 g, Saturated Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 8 mg, Sodium: 102 mg, Fiber: 1 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/snack/mediterranean-tuna-cups/

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Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Lemon Raspberry Bars

September 8, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Dessert of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: All-Purpose Flour, baking, Cooking, CooksRecipes, dessert, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Egg Substitute, Food, Grated Lemon Peel, Half and Half, Lemon juice, Lemon Raspberry Bars, Light Butter, recipes, Reduced Sugar Raspberry Preserves, Salt, Splenda® Granular

This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is Lemon Raspberry Bars. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Splenda® Granular, All Purpose Flour, Light Butter, Salt, Egg Substitute, Half and Half, Lemon Juice, Grated Lemon Peel, and Reduced Sugar Raspberry Preserves. There’s 80 calories and 11 carbs per serving.
The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2022! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Lemon Raspberry Bars
The flavors of fresh lemon and raspberry give these cookie bars an explosion of taste!

Recipe Ingredients:
Crust:
3/4 cup Splenda® Granular
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup light butter
Pinch of salt

Filling:
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups Splenda® Granular
1/2 cup egg substitute (or 2 large eggs)
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated fresh lemon peel
1/4 cup reduced sugar raspberry preserves

Cooking Directions:
1 – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray an 8x8x2-inch-baking pan generously with butter flavored nonstick spray. Set aside.
2 – Mix together flour, Splenda® Granular and salt in a medium sized mixing bowl. Cut in light butter until the mixture is crumbly, like a streusel topping. Do Not over mix. Press dough into prepared baking pan.
3 – Bake in preheated oven 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
4 – Place Splenda® Granular and flour in a medium sized mixing bowl. Stir well. Add egg substitute and half-and-half. Stir until blended. Slowly add lemon juice while stirring constantly. Add lemon peel.
5 – Stir raspberry preserves until they loosen up. Spread evenly over warm crust.
6 – Gently pour lemon mixture over preserves. Bake in preheated oven 20 to 25 minutes or until set. Remove from oven and allow to cool before placing in refrigerator.
7 – Chill in refrigerator 2 hours before serving.
Makes 16 bars.

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE BARS

September 8, 2022 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly | Leave a comment
Tags: 2% Milk, All-Purpose Flour, baking, Baking Soda, Brown Sugar, Cooking, Creamy Peanut Butter, dessert, Diabetes, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Egg, Equal Spoonful, Food, Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE BARS, Quick Oats, recipes, Salt, Stick Butter, Vanilla

I have another Diabetic Friendly Recipe to pass along, PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE BARS. To make these Bars you’ll be needing Stick Butter, Equal Spoonful, Brown Sugar, 2% Milk, Creamy Peanut Butter, Egg, Vanilla, All Purpose Flour, Quick Oats, Baking Soda, Salt, and Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips. There’s 6 calories and 7 carbs per serving. The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2022! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE BARS
A bar cookie that combines two favorites – chocolate chips and peanut butter – in vanilla dough.

Ingredients

1/2 cup stick butter, softened
1 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup quick oats, uncooked
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1 – Beat butter, Equal and brown sugar until well combined. Stir in milk, peanut butter, egg and vanilla until blended. Gradually mix in combined flour, oats, baking soda and salt until blended. Stir in chocolate chips.
2 – Spread mixture evenly in well-sprayed 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Bake in preheated 350F oven 23 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into squares.
3 – Store in airtight container at room temperature.
NOTES:
A bar cookie that combines two favorites – chocolate chips and peanut butter – in vanilla dough.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 48 servings
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 68
Fat: 4 grams
Sodium: 42 milligrams
Cholesterol: 10 milligrams
Protein: 1 grams
Carbohydrates: 7 grams
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/peanut_butter_chocolate_bars_recipe.html