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Apricot and Cinnamon Fruit Dip

June 12, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes | Leave a comment
Tags: Apples, Apricot and Cinnamon Fruit Dip, Apricot Preserves, Bananas, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Dips, Food, Greek Style Yogurt, Ground Cinnamon, Kiwis, Low Fat Cream Cheese, recipes, Splenda® No Calorie Sweetener with Fiber, Strawberries, Vanilla extract

I have a recipe for Apricot and Cinnamon Fruit Dip to pass along. To make this Dip you’ll be needing Apples, Bananas, Kiwis, Strawberries, Low Fat Cream Cheese, Splenda® No Calorie Sweetener with Fiber, Apricot Preserves, Ground Cinnamon, Vanilla Extract, and Greek Style Yogurt. The Fruit Dip is 1210 calories and 19 net 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 2021! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Apricot and Cinnamon Fruit Dip
Please your friends and family with a bowl of this sweet and creamy fruit dip placed in the center of a beautiful fruit tray.

Recipe Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups sliced apples
1 1/2 cups sliced bananas
6 peeled and chopped kiwis
1 1/2 cups strawberries
1/2 cup low fat cream cheese
6 packets Splenda® No Calorie Sweetener with Fiber
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup nonfat Greek style yogurt

Cooking Directions:
1 – Prepare and set the sliced fruit aside
2 – Combine all ingredients in a medium size mixing bowl and whisk until smooth.
3 – Serve with apples, bananas, kiwis and strawberries.
Makes 12 servings.

Healthy Bread Recipes

June 8, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Eating Well | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Banana bread, Bananas, Bread, Bread Dough, Cooking, EatingWell, Food, Grilling, Healthy Bread Recipes, Muffins, Pizza, recipes, Soda Bread

From the EatingWell Website and Magazine it’s Healthy Bread Recipes. Find some Delicious and Healthy Bread Recipes with recipes including Healthy Banana Bread, Banana-Bran Muffins, and Two-Ingredient-Dough Margherita Pizza. 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/

Healthy Bread Recipes
Find healthy, delicious bread recipes including easy banana bread, Irish soda bread, gluten-free and yeast free breads, and bread dough, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.

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

Banana-Bran Muffins
By the end of the week, any bananas left in the fruit bowl are past their prime–just right for these moist bran muffins. Add a handful of dark chocolate chips to entice children to enjoy a fiber-rich treat……….

Two-Ingredient-Dough Margherita Pizza
You won’t believe how quick and easy it is to make this healthy pizza. Thanks to a two-ingredient dough that combines self-rising flour and Greek yogurt, there is no need for a rise time. Just roll, top and bake, and you’ll have a delicious dinner on the table in under half an hour……….

* Click the link below to get all the Healthy Bread Recipes
https://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/17915/bread/

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

June 4, 2021 at 6:00 AM | Posted in Kitchen Hints | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Bananas, Cooking, Cooking Tips, Food, Fruit, Grilling, Kitchen Hints, recipes

Keep Bananas longer………

Keep bananas fresh for longer by wrapping the end of the bunch with plastic wrap. Better yet, separate each banana. Both tactics block ethylene gases from releasing out of the stem, thereby ripening the fruit too fast.

Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Creamy Strawberry-Banana Tart

April 22, 2021 at 6:02 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: Bananas, Cooking, Creamy Strawberry-Banana Tart, dessert, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Food, Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate, Frozen Unsweetened Whole Strawberries, recipes, Reduced Fat Whipped Topping., Soft Ladyfingers

This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is a Creamy Strawberry-Banana Tart. To make this week’s recipe some of the ingredients that you’ll be needing are Frozen Unsweetened Whole Strawberries, Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate, Sugar, Egg Whites, Soft Ladyfingers, Reduced-Fat Whipped Topping, Bananas, and more! The Dish is 113 calories and 19 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 2021! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Creamy Strawberry-Banana Tart
What’s more divine than the classic flavor combination of strawberry and banana? Indulge your taste buds with this fun and summery tart recipe!

Ingredients
1 package (16 ounces) frozen unsweetened whole strawberries, thawed
2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons thawed frozen orange juice concentrate, divided
1/4 cup sugar
1 envelope (1/4 ounce) unflavored gelatin
3 egg whites, beaten
1 package (3 ounces) soft ladyfingers, split
4 teaspoons water
1/2 (8-ounce) container reduced-fat whipped topping
1 medium banana, quartered lengthwise and sliced
1 teaspoon multicolored decorator sprinkles (optional)

Directions
Yield: 10 servings
Serving size: 1 slice

1. Place thawed strawberries and 2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate in blender or food processor; blend until smooth.

2. Combine sugar and gelatin in medium saucepan. Stir in strawberry mixture until well blended. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until boiling.

3. Stir about half of strawberry mixture into beaten egg whites. Return mixture to saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat about 2 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Do not boil. Pour into large bowl. Refrigerate 2 to 21/2 hours, or until mixture mounds when spooned, stirring occasionally.

4. Cut half of ladyfingers in half crosswise. Arrange around edge of 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Place remaining ladyfingers in bottom of pan, cutting to fit. Blend remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons orange juice concentrate and water in small bowl. Drizzle over ladyfingers in pan.

5. Fold whipped topping and banana into strawberry mixture; spoon into ladyfinger crust. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Sprinkle with sprinkles, if desired. Cut into 10 slices.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 113 calories, Carbohydrates: 20 g, Protein: 3 g, Fat: 2 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 31 mg, Sodium: 32 mg, Fiber: 1 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/desserts-sweets/creamy-strawberry-banana-tart/

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Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Avocado Ice Cream

March 18, 2021 at 6:02 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week | 2 Comments
Tags: Avocado Ice Cream, Avocados, Bananas, Cooking, dessert, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Food, recipes, Sweeteners, Unsweetened Milk, Vanilla extract

This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is Avocado Ice Cream. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Avocados, Bananas, Vanilla Extract, Unsweetened Milk and Optional Sweeteners. 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/

Avocado Ice Cream
Looking to get your green on for St. Patrick’s Day? You’ll love this emerald-colored homemade ice cream treat. Featuring a creamy avocado base sweetened with bananas, it requires just a few easy steps to prepare.

Ingredients
3 ripe avocados
3 medium bananas, peeled, chopped and frozen
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup favorite unsweetened milk (e.g. cow’s, almond, cashew, etc.); can add 1 tablespoon at a time in addition as needed
Optional sweeteners and add-ins (see below)

Directions
Yield: 8 servings
Serving size: 1/2 cup

1. Cut avocados in half, remove pits, and scrape out the edible flesh into a food processor.

2. Add frozen banana pieces and vanilla extract to food processor. Tip: Peel and slice ripe bananas and keep in freezer to have prefrozen and on hand.

3. Process ingredients together until the mixture is smooth. Splash with milk as needed to soften the mixture. You may need to stop processing and scrape the edges a time or two.

4. Once smooth, lightly mix optional add-ins. (Read on for tasty flavor combinations!)

5. Serve and enjoy, or freeze until use. Once frozen, the ice cream may need to be thawed prior to serving.

*Note: Nutrition per serving using unsweetened vanilla almond milk without optional flavor add-ins.

Optional flavor add-ins
Chocolate Mint – Use fresh mint or mint extract for a soothing ice cream product. Mix in a few dark chocolate chips or cocoa nibs for the ultimate mint chocolate concoction!

Berry Cool – Mix in or top avocado ice cream with fresh or frozen berries. Blueberries, strawberries and blackberries are “berry” cool ice cream contenders!

Citrus – Squeeze fresh lemon or orange juice into ice cream for an invigorating, citrusy flavor.

Hawaiian – For an extra-tropical treat, mix fresh or canned pineapple into ice cream. Top with shredded coconut and macadamia nuts for added crunch.

Pumpkin Spice – The spicy flavors of pumpkin pie meet the freshness of ice cream! Blend canned pumpkin, cinnamon and nutmeg in food processor with avocado mixture. Top with toasted pecans for a light crunch.

Nutty Monkey – Mix in natural peanut butter, sliced bananas and chopped peanuts for a treat that not only monkeys will love!

Peaches ‘n Cream – Enjoy the freshness of ripe peaches by adding them into this creamy treat.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 140 calories, Carbohydrates: 10 g net carbs, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 9 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/desserts-sweets/avocado-ice-cream/

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Banana Rolls

February 18, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Banana Rolls, Bananas, Cooking, CooksRecipes, dessert, Food, recipes, Reduced Fat Cream Cheese, Reduced Fat Crescent Rolls, Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener, Vanilla extract

I have a recipe for Banana Rolls to pass along. I seen these and I had never heard of them before. So to make these Rolls you’ll be needing Reduced Fat Cream Cheese, Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener, Bananas, Vanilla Extract, and Reduced Fat Crescent Rolls. 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

Banana Rolls
Serve these kid-friendly treats warm or cold. Makes a terrific breakfast treat, too.

Recipe Ingredients:
1 (8 ounce) package 1/3 less fat cream cheese
3/4 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
2 bananas
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 (10-ounce) cans reduced fat crescent rolls

Cooking Directions:
1 – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2 – Mix Splenda® Granulated Sweetener, cream cheese, bananas and vanilla in a medium mixing bowl using a hand mixer. Mix until creamy.
3 – Place crescent rolls on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread about 1 tablespoon of filling onto each crescent roll and roll into crescent shape.
4 – Bake in preheated oven 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
Makes 16 servings.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

October 24, 2020 at 6:00 AM | Posted in Kitchen Hints | Leave a comment
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Overripe bananas………………………

Overripe bananas can be frozen until it is time to bake. Just store them unpeeled in a plastic bag.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

October 18, 2020 at 6:00 AM | Posted in Kitchen Hints | Leave a comment
Tags: Apples, baking, Bananas, Cooking, Cooking Tips, Food, Fruit, Grilling, Kitchen Hints, recipes

Apples and Bananas don’t play well with each other……………………

Don’t store apples and bananas near each other. Apples give off a gas that makes the bananas ripen (and go soft) much faster! Enjoy that fruit!

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

September 29, 2020 at 6:00 AM | Posted in Kitchen Hints | Leave a comment
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Ripen bananas slowly with a banana hanger……………………….

Don’t own a Banana Hanger, invest in one! It will stop your fruit from getting bruised and going bad too quickly. Locate it somewhere that allows for free movement of air around the bananas, this handy hanger will slow down the ripening process. Keep your bunch away from other fruit too – bananas give off gases that cause produce to spoil faster.

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 comment
Tags: 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
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/snack/fall-fruit-compote/

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