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Diabetic Pie Recipes

October 10, 2019 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Eating Well | 3 Comments
Tags: Baking, Bananas, Berries, Chocolate, Cobblers, Cooking, dessert, Diabetic Pie Recipes, EatingWell, Food, Fruit, Grilling, Pies, recipes, Tarts

From the EatingWell website and Magazine its Diabetic Pie Recipes. Delicious and Healthy Diabetic Pie Recipes with recipes including Light and Luscious Pumpkin Pie, Mixed Berry Cobbler, and Banana Split Tarts. Find these recipes and much more at the EatingWell website. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! http://www.eatingwell.com/

Diabetic Pie Recipes
Find healthy, delicious diabetic pie recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.

Light and Luscious Pumpkin Pie
If pumpkin pie is a must for the holidays, this version fulfills that holiday tradition without derailing your meal plan……………..

Mixed Berry Cobbler
This mixed berry cobbler dessert is delicious and full of fruit to satisfy your sweet cravings………

Banana Split Tarts
Ready in just five minutes, this dessert for one is super-satisfying………………

* Click the link below to get all the Diabetic Pie Recipes
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/19971/health-condition/diabetic/desserts/pie/

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

September 14, 2019 at 6:00 AM | Posted in Kitchen Hints | 2 Comments
Tags: Baking, Bananas, Cooking, Cooking Tips, Food, Grilling, Kitchen Hints, recipes

Over rip Bananas……………

Never throw out over ripe bananas. Stick them in the freezer once they get completely brown, and you can still use them later for banana bread and other baking recipes.

Healthy Banana Bread Recipes

August 15, 2019 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Eating Well | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Bananas, Breads, Cooking, dessert, EatingWell, Food, Healthy Banana Bread Recipes, Nuts, recipes, Strawberries, Whole wheat

From the EatingWell website and Magazine its Healthy Banana Bread Recipes. Delicious and Healthy Banana Bread Recipes with recipes including; Strawberry-Banana Bread, Banana Bread French Toast, and Healthy Banana Bread. Find these recipes and so much more at the EatingWell website. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! http://www.eatingwell.com/

Healthy Banana Bread Recipes
Find healthy, delicious banana bread recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.

Strawberry-Banana Bread
Give classic banana bread a sweet twist with the addition of juicy strawberries. The combination of the fruits turns this simple quick bread into a bright, sweet breakfast bread, snack or dessert. For an extra-decadent treat, serve each slice with a scoop of sliced strawberries……….

Banana Bread French Toast
Take banana bread to the next level when you soak it in a classic French toast batter and fry it for an impressive (but oh so easy!) breakfast or brunch. Top with chopped walnuts, sliced bananas and maple syrup for extra decadence……………

Healthy Banana Bread
Got leftover bananas? Give everyone’s favorite baked good recipe a healthy whole-wheat spin with this easy banana bread recipe………..

* Click the link below to get all the Healthy Banana Bread Recipes
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/18073/bread/quick-bread/banana/

Healthy Muffin Recipes

July 30, 2019 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Eating Well | Leave a comment
Tags: Apples, bacon, Baking, Bananas, Blueberries, Cooking, EatingWell, Food, Fruit, Healthy Muffin Recipes, Muffins, recipes, Whole grain

Healthy Muffin Recipes from the EatingWell website and Magazine. Healthy Muffin Recipes with recipes like; Apple-Cinnamon Muffins, Healthy Blueberry Muffins, and Berry Morning Muffin. Start your day of right with one of these Delicious and Healthy Muffin Recipes. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! http://www.eatingwell.com/

Healthy Muffin Recipes
Find healthy, delicious muffin recipes including blueberry, banana, chocolate chip and low-calorie muffins. Healthier recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.

Apple-Cinnamon Muffins
These healthy apple-cinnamon muffins will put you in an autumnal state of mind no matter the time of year. Sprinkling the muffins with sugar before baking gives them a crispy top, just like a coffee-shop muffin—but these are a whole lot more nutritious than your average coffee-shop muffin, thanks to wholesome ingredients like white whole-wheat flour. Serve them for breakfast or a grab-and-go snack……………..

Healthy Blueberry Muffins
We have reduced the sugar by 50% to make a lower-sugar, whole-grain muffin that is packed with blueberry flavor. Almond flour, rolled oats and Greek yogurt boost the protein and fiber for a satisfying breakfast treat…………….

Berry Morning Muffin
These easy muffins are full of antioxidant-packed raspberries and strawberries. Walnuts provide a welcome crunch and are a great source of monounsaturated fat, which research shows lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol……………

* Click the link below to get all the Healthy Muffin Recipes
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/18097/bread/quick-bread/muffins/

Low-Calorie Cake Recipes

July 18, 2019 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Eating Well | Leave a comment
Tags: Angel Food Cake, Baking, Bananas, cakes, Chocolate, Cooking, dessert, EatingWell, Food, Fruit, Grilling, Low-Calorie Cake Recipes, recipes, Strawberries, Vanilla, Yogurt

Low-Calorie Cake Recipes from the EatingWell website and Magazine. Delicious Low-Calorie Cake Recipes with recipes including; Cornmeal-Yogurt-Lemon Cake, Grilled Angel Food Cake with Strawberry Sauce, and Low Fat Banana Split Cake Roll. So find these recipes and more all at the EatingWell website. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! http://www.eatingwell.com/

Low-Calorie Cake Recipes
Find healthy, delicious low-calorie cake recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.

Cornmeal-Yogurt-Lemon Cake
Topped with fresh raspberries and lemon zest, this cake is a beautiful dessert you’ll be proud to serve at special meals……….

Grilled Angel Food Cake with Strawberry Sauce
Warm cake topped with perfectly sweet strawberry sauce, what could be better?………

Low Fat Banana Split Cake Roll
Fresh fruit elevates this scrumptious sponge cake and pudding concoction into a spectacular company dessert……….

* Click the link below to get all the Low-Calorie Cake Recipes
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/20135/low-calorie/desserts/cake/

Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Fruit Salad with Creamy Banana Dressing

July 11, 2019 at 6:02 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management | Leave a comment
Tags: Bananas, Blackberries, Cantaloupe, Cooking, dessert, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Food, Fruit Salad with Creamy Banana Dressing, Honey, Honeydew Melons, Nonfat Greek Yogurt, Pineapple, recipes

This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is a Fruit Salad with Creamy Banana Dressing. Fruit is the key to this week’s recipe! You’ll need; Pineapple, Cantaloupe, Honeydew Melons, Blackberries, Strawberries, Red Grapes, Apples, Bananas, Nonfat Greek Yogurt, Honey, Lemon Juice, and Ground Nutmeg. The recipe is from one of my favorite sites and Magazines, the Diabetes Self Management website. At the Diabetes site you’ll find a huge assortment of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more so be sure to check it out soon. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Fruit Salad with Creamy Banana Dressing

Ingredients
2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
1 cup cantaloupe cubes
1 cup honeydew melon cubes
1 cup blackberries
1 cup sliced strawberries
1 cup seedless red grapes
1 medium apple, diced
2 medium ripe bananas, sliced
1/2 cup vanilla nonfat Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions
1 – Combine pineapple, cantaloupe, honeydew, blackberries, strawberries, grapes, and apple in large bowl; gently mix.

2 – Combine bananas, yogurt, honey, lemon juice, and nutmeg in blender or food processor; blend until smooth.

3 – Pour dressing over fruit mixture; gently toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately.

Yield: 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 125 calories, Carbohydrates: 31 g, Protein: 3 g, Fat: 0 g, Saturated Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 15 mg, Fiber: 4 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/salads/fruit-salad-with-creamy-banana-dressing/

Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Frozen Chocolate Banana Pops

July 4, 2019 at 6:02 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Bananas, Cooking, dessert, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Food, Frozen Chocolate Banana Pops, recipes, semisweet chocolate chips, Sprinkles, Vegetable Oil

This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is a Frozen Chocolate Banana Pops. Who doesn’t like Frozen Bananas Dessert, especially when dipped in Chocolate! You’ll need Bananas, Semisweet Chocolate Chips, Vegetable Oil, and Sprinkles. The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website. At the Diabetes Self Management site you’ll find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more, so check it out today! Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Frozen Chocolate Banana Pops
Ingredients
3 bananas,* peeled
6 ice cream sticks or wooden skewers
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup sprinkles, coconut, chopped peanuts or crushed cookies (optional)

Directions
1 – Line baking sheet with waxed paper or foil; set aside. Cut each banana in half. Insert ice cream stick halfway into each banana. Place on prepared baking sheet; freeze 1 hour.

2 – Stir chocolate chips and oil in small saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth. Place toppings on individual plate, if using; set aside.

3 – Remove pops from freezer. Spoon chocolate over each banana while holding over saucepan. Roll in toppings. Return to freezer to harden, about 1 hour. Store in airtight container or resealable freezer food storage bag.

Note: If desired, bananas can be cut into 1-inch pieces, frozen, then dipped in chocolate for individual bites.

*Note: You may substitute 6 baby bananas.

Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 132 calories, Carbohydrates: 23 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 6 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 2 mg, Fiber: 2 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/desserts-sweets/frozen-chocolate-banana-pops/

Ohio Festivals June 5-8, 2019

June 5, 2019 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Festivals | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Bananas, Burgers, Cooking, Corn, Festivals, Food, Grilling, Ohio, Pies, recipes, Sausages, Strawberries

June 5, 2019 – Celebrity Chef Tour – Cleveland, Ohio
Benefiting the James Beard Foundation, featuring Award-Winning Chefs
https://www.jamesbeard.org/celebrity-chef-tour

June 7-8, 2019 Annual Banana Split Festival – Wilmington, Ohio
Celebrating Wilmington’s claim as the birthplace of the Banana Split in 1907. Music, car show, crafts, games, etc.
https://bananasplitfestival.com/

June 7-9, 2019 55th Strawberry Festival – Bedford, Ohio
Presented by the Bedford Historical Society, the festival will offer plenty of berries with ice cream, entertainment, and a classic car show.
https://bedfordohiohistory.org/?event=strawberry-festival

June 8, 2019 Yellow Springs Street Fair – Yellow Springs, Ohio
An all-day festival with entertainment throughout the Village. Over 200 booths. Two Music Stages, a Beer Garden and Street Performers throughout town. A Festival like no other! June 8 and October 12, 2019 – 9am – 5pm.
http://www.yellowspringsohio.org/street-fair/

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

May 27, 2019 at 6:00 AM | Posted in Kitchen Hints | 2 Comments
Tags: Baking, Bananas, Cooking, Cooking Tips, Food, Grilling, Kitchen Hints, Potassium, Potatoes, recipes

Did you know………

Potatoes Top Bananas in Potassium – We need potassium to help strengthen our muscles and control our blood pressure. Bananas are high in it, but they aren’t the best source. Why not try a spud instead? Potatoes have more potassium. They don’t have any fat and are a good source of vitamins and iron, too. I love them taters!