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Cran-Apple Oatmeal

February 23, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes | Leave a comment
Tags: 2% Milk, Apple, Breakfast, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Cran-Apple Oatmeal, Dried Cranberries, Equal Spoonful, Food, Ground Cinnamon, Pecans, Quick Oats, recipes, Salt, Vanilla extract

Here’s a recipe for Cran-Apple Oatmeal. To make this Breakfast Oatmeal you’ll be needing 2% Milk, Dried Cranberries, Ground Cinnamon, Salt, Quick Oats, Apple, Equal Spoonful, Pecans, and Vanilla Extract. 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 2021! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Cran-Apple Oatmeal
Cran-Apple Oatmeal is prepared with milk, and combined with dried cranberries and fresh apple to create a hot breakfast cereal that’s hard to resist.

Recipe Ingredients:
2 cups 2% or skim milk
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup old-fashioned or quick oats, uncooked
3/4 cup chopped apple
2 tablespoons Equal® Spoonful*
2 tablespoons chopped pecans (optional)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cooking Directions:
1 – Combine milk, cranberries, cinnamon and salt in medium saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
2 – Add oats and apple. Simmer, uncovered 5 to 6 minutes for old-fashioned (1 to 2 minutes for quick), stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed.
3 – Remove from heat. Stir in Equal®, nuts and vanilla.
Makes 2 servings.

*May substitute 3 packets Equal sweetener.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/2 of recipe): calories 387, protein 16 g, carbohydrate 64 g, fat 8 g, cholesterol 20 mg, sodium 437 mg.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/cran-apple_oatmeal_recipe.html

Healthy Donut Recipes

February 4, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Eating Well | Leave a comment
Tags: Apple, baking, Cake Donuts, Cinnamon, Cooking, dessert, Donuts, EatingWell, Food, Healthy Donut Recipes, Mini Donuts, Pumpkin, recipes, Spices, Sugar

From the EatingWell Website and Magazine its Healthy Donut Recipes. Find some Delicious and Healthy Donut Recipes with recipes including Apple-Cinnamon Mini Doughnuts, Pumpkin Doughnuts, and Air-Fryer Cinnamon-Cake Doughnut Holes. Enjoy the Donuts! Find these recipes and more all at the EatingWell website. You can also subscribe to one of my favorite Magazines, the EatingWell Magazine. So find these recipes and more all at the EatingWell website. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2021! http://www.eatingwell.com/

Apple-Cinnamon Mini Doughnuts
These bite-size baked apple doughnuts have all the flavor of their fried counterparts with fewer calories. Serve plain for breakfast, with an afternoon cup of coffee or alongside whipped cream for an after-dinner treat……………

Pumpkin Doughnuts
These festive pumpkin doughnuts are baked rather than fried. They hold well at room temperature for several hours, but are most delicious when they are still warm…………

Air-Fryer Cinnamon-Cake Doughnut Holes
Deep-frying doughnuts adds a lot of unnecessary oil and fat. Air-frying doughnut holes, however, cuts the amount of oil you use but still delivers a delicious crispy crust. Serve these no-yeast doughnut holes warm for the best texture and flavor…………………

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Winter Fruit and Spinach Salad

January 31, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management | Leave a comment
Tags: Apple, Baby Spinach Leaves, Chopped Walnuts, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Dried Dates, Food, Pear, recipes, Salads, Winter Fruit and Spinach Salad

I have a recipe for a Winter Fruit and Spinach Salad to pass along. To make this salad you’ll be needing Baby Spinach Leaves, Apple, Pear, Chopped Walnuts, and Dried Dates. Something sounds delicious! 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 2021! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Winter Fruit and Spinach Salad
Requiring just five minutes and five ingredients, this fresh and healthy spinach salad makes the most of the cold-weather harvest!

Ingredients
Preparation time: 5 minutes

2 cups baby spinach leaves, washed and drained
1 medium (about 3 inches in diameter) apple
1 medium pear (about 3 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 dried dates, chopped

Directions
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 1 cup

1 – Place spinach leaves in a salad bowl. Core and dice apple and pear, leaving skin on. Add to spinach leaves. Top with chopped walnuts and dates. Toss gently with salad tongs and serve. This salad does not need a dressing, but if one is desired, use a nonfat dressing or a drizzle of apple cider vinegar.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 125 calories, Carbohydrates: 27 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 1 g, Saturated Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 139 mg, Fiber: 4 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/salads/winter-fruit-and-spinach-salad/

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Fall Harvest Coleslaw

November 1, 2020 at 6:01 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management | Leave a comment
Tags: Apple, carrots, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Dried Cranberries, Fall Harvest Coleslaw, Food, Green Cabbage, Light Mayonnaise, Poppy Seed Salad Dressing, recipes, Red onion

I have another Diabetic Friendly Side Dish to pass along, Fall Harvest Coleslaw. The Coleslaw is made using Green Cabbage, Carrots, Red Onion, Apple, Dried Cranberries, Poppy Seed Salad Dressing, and Light Mayonnaise. 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 Harvest Coleslaw
Ingredients
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Chilling time: 1 hour

1 head (one pound) green cabbage
2 large carrots, peeled
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup diced apple (any variety)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup poppy seed salad dressing
1/4 cup light mayonnaise

Directions
Yield: 10 servings
Serving size: 1/2 cup

1 – Core cabbage, and shred in food processor; it will yield about 4 cups. Place cabbage in a large mixing bowl. Shred carrots in processor and combine with cabbage. Add remaining ingredients and stir well. Cover and chill in refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 80 calories, Carbohydrates: 11 g, Protein: 0 g, Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 1 mg, Sodium: 48 mg, Fiber: 2 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/salads/fall-harvest-coleslaw/

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Sweet Whipped Turnips

September 13, 2020 at 6:01 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management | Leave a comment
Tags: Apple, carrots, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Food, Ground Pepper, Low Calorie Margarine, Nutmeg, recipes, Salt, Skim Milk, Splenda Brown Sugar, Sweet Whipped Turnips, Turnips, Water

Keeping with the Southern theme of cooking I have a Diabetic Side Dish Recipe for Sweet Whipped Turnips. These are made using Turnips, Carrots, Apple, Water, Low Calorie Margarine, Skim Milk, Splenda Brown Sugar, Nutmeg, Ground Pepper, and Salt. One delicious Side Dish and it’s only 94 calories and 13 net carbs. 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/

Sweet Whipped Turnips
Apples, nutmeg, and a bit of brown sugar blend give this whipped root vegetable mixture delightfully sweet undertones!

Ingredients
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes.

1 pound turnips
1 pound carrots
1 apple, about 3 inches in diameter
6 cups water
2 tablespoons low-calorie margarine
1/3 cup skim milk
2 tablespoons Splenda Brown Sugar Blend
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Dash salt

Directions
Yield: 6 servings
Serving size: 1/2 cup

1 – Peel turnips and carrots and chop into chunks. Peel and core apple and chop into chunks. Place turnip, carrot, and apple chunks in a 3-quart saucepan. Add 6 cups water and bring to a boil. After boil is reached, reduce heat to medium and cook for 30 minutes or until all pieces are tender. Remove from heat, pour into a colander and let drain completely. Place turnip, carrot, and apple mixture in a food processor (or use handheld mixer and large bowl), combine with all remaining ingredients, and whip until desired consistency (add additional tablespoon of milk if desired).

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 94 calories, Carbohydrates: 17 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: <1 g, Cholesterol: <1 mg, Sodium: 180 mg, Fiber: 4 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/sweet-whipped-turnips/

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Colorful Fruit Medley for Diabetics

August 18, 2020 at 6:01 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, fruits | 2 Comments
Tags: Apple, Artificial Sweetener, Banana, Blackberries, Cantaloupe, Colorful Fruit Medley for Diabetics, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Food, Fruit, Grapes, Kiwi, Mandarin Oranges, Pineapple, recipes, Strawberries

I’ve got the perfect Diabetic Friendly Dish to beat the Summer Heat, Colorful Fruit Medley for Diabetics. To make this Recipe you’ll be needing Strawberries, Blackberries, Grapes, Kiwi, Cantaloupe, Mandarin Oranges, Pineapple, Apple, Banana and Artificial Sweetener. Slice, Chunk, Cube and serve! The Dish is 45 calories and 8 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/

Colorful Fruit Medley for Diabetics
Yield: 12 cups
Serving size: 1/2 cup
Preparation time: 30 minutes

Ingredients
2 cups strawberries, sliced
1 cup blackberries
1 cup green grapes
1 kiwifruit, peeled, halved lengthwise, and sliced
3 cups cubed cantaloupe
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges in juice, drained
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice, drained
1 red apple, cubed
1 nine-inch banana, sliced
Artificial sweetener (optional)

Directions
1 – In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and toss to mix. Sweeten to taste with artificial sweetener, if desired. If not serving immediately, wait and add apple and banana at serving time.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 45 calories, Carbohydrates: 9 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: <1 g, Sodium: 6 mg, Fiber: 1 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/salads/colorful-fruit-medley/

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Healthy Crisp and Crumble Recipes

December 26, 2019 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Eating Well | Leave a comment
Tags: Apple, baking, Cooking, Crisps, Crumbles, Desserts, EatingWell, Food, Fruit, Grilling, Healthy Crisp and Crumble Recipes, Nuts, recipes, Rhubarb, Strawberries

From the EatingWell website and Magazine its Healthy Crisp and Crumble Recipes. Delicious and Healthy Crisp and Crumble Recipes with recipes including; Apple-Crisp-Stuffed Baked Apples, Peach-Raspberry Crisp, and Old-Fashioned Apple-Nut Crisp. Find these recipes and more all at the EatingWell website. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! http://www.eatingwell.com/

Healthy Crisp and Crumble Recipes
Find healthy, delicious crisp and crumble recipes including apple, rhubarb and strawberry rhubarb crisps. Healthier recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.

Apple-Crisp-Stuffed Baked Apples
This apple dessert marries the best parts of apple crisp with a baked apple to make an adorable and tasty sweet treat. Cooking an apple crisp inside an apple is a wonderful treat in summer with a scoop of ice cream, or in fall after an apple-picking trip…………….

Peach-Raspberry Crisp
A fruit crisp offers the luscious flavor of a fresh fruit pie without the fuss of making a crust. Celebrate the arrival of late-summer peaches with this rich-tasting crisp. The nut-studded topping works great with other fruit combinations too……………

Old-Fashioned Apple-Nut Crisp
Apples and nuts are a classic–and healthful–combination, especially when you cut back on the saturated fat that typically tops this sweet treat. Our version is just as delicious, and allows the flavor of the hazelnuts to shine through. A dollop of Vanilla Cream or scoop of vanilla frozen yogurt finishes this homey dessert beautifully……………..

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Apple and Almond Rice Pilaf

October 13, 2019 at 6:01 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management | Leave a comment
Tags: Almonds, Apple, Apple and Almond Rice Pilaf, Bell pepper, Cooking, Diabetes Self Management, Food, Mushroom and Whole Grain and Wild Rice Mix, Onion, recipes, Side dish

I’ve got a great side dish to pass along to everyone, Apple and Almond Rice Pilaf. Perfect Fall recipe to go with about anything. You’ll need a box of Mushroom and Whole Grain and Wild Rice Mix, Apple, Almonds, Bell Pepper, Onion, and Pepper Flakes. The recipe comes from the Diabetes Self Management website where you’ll find a huge selection of Diabetes Friendly Recipes so be sure to check it out1 Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Apple and Almond Rice Pilaf
Ingredients
1 (6.7-ounce) box mushroom, whole grain and wild rice mix
1 medium Red Delicious apple, peeled and diced
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup finely chopped red, yellow or orange bell pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flake

Directions
1 – In large saucepan, cook rice mix according to package directions, omitting fat.

2 – Stir in apple, almonds, bell pepper, onion, and pepper flakes. Cover; let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Yield: 8 servings.

Serving size: 1/2 cup.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 131 calories, Carbohydrates: 22 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 331 mg, Fiber: 3 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/sides/apple-almond-rice-pilaf/

It’s Nuts I tell you….FRUIT CHIPS

January 17, 2019 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment
Tags: Apple, Baking, Banana, Cooking, Food, Fruit Chips, Honeydew (melon), Nuts, NUTS COM, Pineapple, recipes, Snacks, star fruit

This week from the nuts.com website (https://nuts.com/) its FRUIT CHIPS. These Fruit Chips are crunchy and delicious snacks made from real fruit. Fruit including; banana, pineapple, honeydew, apple, and star fruit. This is just one of many healthy and delicious items that you can purchase at the Nuts site (https://nuts.com/) You can choose from items like; NUTS, DRIED FRUIT, CHOCOLATES and SWEETS, SNACKS, COFFEE and TEA, COOKING and BAKING, and GIFTS. Most items may be purchased in small amounts or in bulk. Plus there’s FREE 1-2 day shipping on orders over $59, see for details. So check out their site today! Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!

FRUIT CHIPS
Fruit chips are a crunchy and delicious snack made from real fruit. Want something sweet without added sugar? Think you like our veggie chips? You haven’t tried anything until you try these! Crunchy and naturally sweet fruit chips are unbelievably good and totally addicting. Just wait until you crunch into banana, pineapple, honeydew, apple, and star fruit. You will love them!

Ingredients
Banana, honeydew melon, pineapple, star fruit, apple, non hydrogenated, canola oil, dextrin. Packaged in the same facility as peanuts, tree nuts, soy, and milk products.

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 28g (~1 oz.)

Amount per serving
Calories 140
Calories from Fat 60
%DV
Total Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 20mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 6%
Dietary Fiber 4g 17%
Sugars 9g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A 6%
Vitamin C 2%
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Our Best Muffin Recipes and To-Go Breakfast Favorites

October 12, 2017 at 5:23 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Living On Line | Leave a comment
Tags: Apple, Baking, Buttermilk Corn Muffins, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetic Living Online, Food, Grilling, Hazlenut, Muffin recipes, Pumpkin, recipes, To-Go Breakfast Favorites

From the Diabetic Living Online website its – Our Best Muffin Recipes and To-Go Breakfast Favorites. Start your morning off with one of these Diabetic Friendly recipes. Included are recipes for muffins, cookies, scones, coffee cake, and breakfast bars. Enjoy and Eat Healthy! http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/

Our Best Muffin Recipes and To-Go Breakfast Favorites
These healthy muffin recipes are perfect for a diabetic breakfast, plus we threw in breakfast cookies, scones, coffee cake, and breakfast bars to make your mornings even sweeter.

Apple-Pumpkin Softies
Though these apple-and-pumpkin muffin tops are stocked with fall flavors, they’re moist and tasty enough to serve all year long…….

Hazelnut Coffee Cake
This dense, chocolaty coffee cake is definitely a companyworthy breakfast bread. Serve at your next brunch, buffet, or book club. This recipe can also be made with a gluten-free baking mix…….

Buttermilk Corn Muffins
These mouthwatering muffins are typical of Southern-style corn bread, which is less sweet than the versions enjoyed up North. Serve them with your favorite low-sugar preserves or fat-free cream cheese……..

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