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Diabetic Side Dish of the Week – Fall Fruit Compote THURSDAY

October 20, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic 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 2022! 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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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

Healthy Bread Recipes

September 15, 2022 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Eating Well | Leave a comment
Tags: Apples, baking, Bananas, Berries, Bread, Cooking, EatingWell, Food, Fruit, Grilling, Healthy Bread Recipes, Nuts, Pumpkin, recipes

From the EatingWell Website it’s Healthy Bread Recipes. Find some Delicious and Healthy Bread Recipes with recipes including Pumpkin Zucchini Bread, Fried Apple Pie Rolls, and Low-Carb Blueberry Muffins. 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 2022! 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.

Pumpkin Zucchini Bread
This pumpkin zucchini bread is the perfect marriage of classic pumpkin bread and zucchini bread. Zucchini helps keep the bread tender and moist, while canned pumpkin gives it an orange hue that carries the flavor of pumpkin pie spice for a touch of fall……

Fried Apple Pie Rolls
In this healthy take on apple pie, egg roll wrappers stand in for pie crust, saving you calories and the headache of rolling out dough. We like to use Granny Smith apples because they hold their shape and provide tart balance to the sweet filling. Try dipping these handheld crispy treats in whipped cream……

Low-Carb Blueberry Muffins
Just because you’re watching carbs doesn’t mean you can’t have the classic breakfast pastry. In place of all-purpose flour, nutty almond and coconut flours make these muffins fluffy while slashing carbs. A bit of brown sugar blunts the tartness of fresh blueberries. Make these ahead for a grab-and-go breakfast for the week……

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Healthy Coconut Recipes

August 18, 2022 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Eating Well | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Bananas, Berries, Chicken, Coconut, Cooking, dessert, EatingWell, Food, Fruit, Grilling, Healthy Coconut Recipes, recipes, Smoothies, Strawberries

From the EatingWell Website and Magazine it’s Healthy Coconut Recipes. Find some Delicious and Healthy Coconut Recipes with recipes including Blueberry-Banana Overnight Oats, Coconut-Chocolate Chip Granola Bars, and Chili-Rubbed Chicken with Coconut Rice and Mango Salsa. So find these recipes and more all at the EatingWell website. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2022! http://www.eatingwell.com/

Healthy Coconut Recipes
Find healthy, delicious coconut recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.

Blueberry-Banana Overnight Oats
Blueberries, sweet banana and creamy coconut milk combine to turn everyday oatmeal into the best vegan overnight oats! Make up to 4 jars at once to keep in the fridge for quick grab-and-go breakfasts throughout the week……

Coconut-Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
Make a batch of these granola bars ahead of time and you’ll have a tasty, lunchbox-ready snack on hand. These nut-free granola bars are packed with chocolate chips and shredded coconut for a sweet treat. Whether you like a chewy granola bar or a crunchy one, the bake time is easily adjusted to suit your preferences……

Chili-Rubbed Chicken with Coconut Rice and Mango Salsa
This recipe is great for meal prep. Divide the salsa, rice and chicken among 4 food-storage containers and you’ve got 4 days of ready-made meals in your fridge……

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Healthy Dessert Recipes with Fruit

July 28, 2022 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Eating Well | Leave a comment
Tags: Apples. Strawberries, baking, Bananas, Berries, Cobblers, Cooking, dessert, EatingWell, Food, Fruit, Grilling, Healthy Dessert Recipes with Fruit, Ice cream, Peaches, Pies, recipes

From the EatingWell Website and Magazine it’s Healthy Dessert Recipes with Fruit. Find some Delicious and Healthy Dessert Recipes with Fruit including recipes like Blueberry-Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake and Healthy Peach Cobbler. So find these recipes and more all at the EatingWell website. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2022! http://www.eatingwell.com/

Healthy Dessert Recipes with Fruit
Find healthy, delicious fruit desserts. Healthier recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.

Blueberry-Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake
This healthy pound cake recipe isn’t just delicious–it also only requires one bowl to make. For the best cake texture, be sure to beat the sugar and butter together long enough in Step 2 to look creamy–the time it takes to get there varies according to the type of electric mixer you have. Serve with brunch or alongside a cup of coffee in the afternoon……

Healthy Peach Cobbler
A healthy peach cobbler is an old-fashioned, crowd-pleasing dessert that showcases summer’s sweet produce. Use fresh peaches when they are in season. The rest of the year, you can use frozen peaches for a quick and easy homemade dessert……

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Appetizer of the Week – Apricot and Cinnamon Fruit Dip

July 16, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, CooksRecipes | 1 Comment
Tags: Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, Apples, Apricot and Cinnamon Fruit Dip, Apricot Preserves, Bananas, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Food, Ground Cinnamon, Kiwis, Low Fat Cream Cheese, Nonfat Greek Style Yogurt, recipes, Splenda® No Calorie Sweetener with Fiber, Strawberries, Vanilla extract

This week’s Appetizer of the Week is Apricot and Cinnamon Fruit Dip. To make this week’s Appetizer 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 Nonfat Greek Style Yogurt. There’s 110 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 2022! 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.

Banana Cream Angel Bites

June 30, 2022 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, dessert | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Banana Cream Angel Bites, Bananas, Cooking, CooksRecipes, dessert, Egg Substitute, Food, LACTAID® Fat Free Milk, recipes, Splenda Sweetener

Here’s a recipe for some Banana Cream Angel Bites. Included are recipes for the Banana Cream Angel Bites along with the Banana Cream Filling. There’s 90 calories and 12 net carbs per serving, which is 3 Angel Bites. 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

Banana Cream Angel Bites
A uniquely satisfying, diabetic-friendly and indulgent guilt-free dessert.

Recipe Ingredients:
Angel Bites:
5 large egg whites
1/3 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 pinch salt

Banana Cream Filling:
1/2 cup egg substitute
1 cup LACTAID® Fat Free Milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons light butter
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
1 teaspoon banana flavor
2 bananas, sliced
2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips

Cooking Directions:
Makes: 5 servings.
Serving Size: 3 prepared angel bites.

1 – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly oil a 13×11 inch-baking sheet. Set aside.
2 – Make Angel Bites: Place egg whites in a medium mixing bowl. Whip on high speed using an electric beater or wire whisk until frothy.
3 – Add Splenda® Granulated Sweetener, vanilla and salt. Mix on high speed until medium-stiff peaks form (approximately 20 to 30 seconds).
4 – Spoon rounded tablespoons of egg white mixture onto prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated 350°F (175°C) oven 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan. Cool.
5 – Make Filling: Place egg substitute, LACTAID® Fat Free Milk, vanilla and light butter in a small saucepan. Blend Splenda® Granulated Sweetener and cornstarch together and add to ingredients in the saucepan. Stir well. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken and bubble (approximately 3 to 4 minutes).
6 – Remove filling from heat and add banana flavor. Stir until well mixed. For an extra creamy filling, pour into the bowl of a food processor or blender. Cover and process until very creamy (approximately 10 seconds). Pour filling into a bowl and refrigerate at least 20 minutes or until ready to serve.
7 – Assemble Angel Bites. Just before serving, sandwich Angel Bites with filling. Place three Angel Bites on a plate with the bottoms facing up. Top each with sliced banana and a spoonful of filling. Stack another Angel Bite on top. Repeat for each serving.
8 – Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Tip: If egg whites start to separate, whisk them back together using a wire whisk.

Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Creamy Strawberry-Banana Tart

June 9, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management | 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! 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/

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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Low-Calorie Summer Dessert Recipes

June 2, 2022 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Eating Well | Leave a comment
Tags: Apples, baking, Bananas, Cheesecake, Cherries, Cooking, dessert, EatingWell, Food, Fruit, Lemons, low calorie, Low-Calorie Summer Dessert Recipes, Parfait, Pies, recipes, Strawberries

From the EatingWell Website and Magazine it’s Low-Calorie Summer Dessert Recipes. Find some Delicious and Low-Calorie Summer Dessert Recipes with Recipes including Strawberry and Yogurt Parfait, Mini New York Cheesecakes, and Ricotta and Yogurt Parfait. 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 2022! http://www.eatingwell.com/

Low-Calorie Summer Dessert Recipes
Find healthy, delicious low-calorie summer dessert recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.

Strawberry and Yogurt Parfait
This strawberry parfait recipe combines fresh fruit, Greek yogurt and crunchy granola for an easy breakfast. Pack the parfait in a mason jar for a healthy breakfast on the go…..

Mini New York Cheesecakes
These mini cheesecakes aren’t just adorable–baked in a muffin tin, they’re quicker to make than traditional cheesecake and perfectly portioned……

Ricotta and Yogurt Parfait
Reminiscent of a lemon cheesecake, this healthy breakfast recipe is easy to throw together in the morning. Or stir together the filling in a jar the night before and top with the fruit, nuts and seeds when you get to work……

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100-Calorie Fruit Dessert Recipes

April 21, 2022 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Eating Well | Leave a comment
Tags: 100-Calorie Fruit Dessert Recipes, Apples, baking, Bananas, Berries, Chocolate, Cooking, dessert, Doughnuts, EatingWell, Food, Fruit, Grilling, Mangos, recipes, Strawberries

From the EatingWell Website and Magazine it’s 100-Calorie Fruit Dessert Recipes. Here you can find some Delicious and Healthy 100-Calorie Fruit Dessert Recipes with recipes including Apple-Cinnamon Mini Doughnuts, Vegan Chocolate-Dipped Frozen Banana Bites, and Tropical Fruit Ice. 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 2022! http://www.eatingwell.com/

100-Calorie Fruit Dessert Recipes
Find healthy, delicious 100-calorie fruit dessert recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.

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……

Vegan Chocolate-Dipped Frozen Banana Bites
These bite-size frosty morsels of frozen banana, peanut butter and vegan chocolate make a perfect low-calorie snack or easy dessert. These banana bites store well in the freezer, so make some ahead and keep them on hand for those moments you crave a taste of something sweet……

Tropical Fruit Ice
This super-simple recipe makes an exotic ice with intense flavor. To turn it into a showstopper dessert, garnish with sliced fresh tropical fruit and toasted coconut. Welch’s frozen passion fruit concentrate can be found in supermarkets. Substitute the same size can of other frozen juice concentrates for endless variations……

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