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Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Cold and Creamy Fruit Cups

January 21, 2021 at 6:02 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Dessert of the Week | Leave a comment
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This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is Cold and Creamy Fruit Cups. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Fat Free Cream Cheese, Fat Free Sour Cream, Equal Spoonful, Lemon Juice, Canned Peaches, Frozen Unsweetened Blueberries, Frozen Unsweetened Raspberries, Canned Pineapple, Canned Mandarin Oranges, and Peach Halves. The Dessert is 75 calories and 14 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

Cold and Creamy Fruit Cups
A refreshing creamy frozen dessert filled with peaches, oranges and berries. Because it’s made ahead, this is a great treat for unexpected guests.

Recipe Ingredients:
1 (8-ounce) package fat-free cream cheese
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1/3 cup Equal® Spoonful*
2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh or canned drained peaches
1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened blueberries
1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries or halved or quartered strawberries
1 cup cubed fresh or canned drained pineapple
1 (11-ounce) can Mandarin orange segments, drained
12 pecan halves (optional)

Cooking Directions:
1 – Beat cream cheese, sour cream, Equal® and lemon juice in mixing bowl on medium speed of mixer until smooth and well combined. Fold in fruit by hand.
2 – Spoon mixture into 12 paper-lined muffin cups or spread into 11 x 7-inch baking dish. Garnish with pecan halves, if desired.
3 – Freeze 6 to 8 hours or until firm. Let stand at room temperature 10 to 15 minutes or until slightly softened before serving.
Makes 12 fruit cups.

*May substitute 8 packets Equal sweetener

Tip: If 11x7x2-inch baking dish is used, cut dessert into squares and serve on small plates with Raspberry Sauce or Strawberry Sauce, if desired. The fruit mixture can also be spooned into hollowed out orange halves and frozen. Cut thin slice from bottom of orange halves so they will stand. Place in muffin cups to freeze.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 fruit cup): calories 75, protein 5 g, carbohydrate 14 g, fat 0 g, cholesterol 3 mg, sodium 130 mg.

Food Exchanges: 1 very lean meat, 1 fruit.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/cold_and_creamy_fruit_cups_recipe.html

Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Chunky Peanut Butter Triangles

January 14, 2021 at 6:02 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Dessert of the Week | Leave a comment
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This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is, Chunky Peanut Butter Triangles. These Delicious Triangles are made using All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Peanut Butter, Light Butter, Splenda Brown Sugar Blend, Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking, Egg, Vanilla Extract, and NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunks. Chocolate and Peanut Butter, what’s not to like! 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

Chunky Peanut Butter Triangles
What’s not to like about this delicious recipe? Chocolate chunks and peanut butter — a great combination that can’t be beat.

Recipe Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter
1/2 cup (1 stick) light butter, softened
1/3 cup packed Splenda® Brown Sugar Blend
1/4 cup Splenda® Sugar Blend for Baking
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups (11.5-ounce package) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunks

Cooking Directions:
1 – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2 – Combine flour and baking soda in small bowl; set aside.
3 – Combine peanut butter, butter, Splenda® Sugar Blend for Baking and Splenda® Brown Sugar Blend in large bowl; beat at medium speed until creamy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chunks. Press into ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking pan, distributing chocolate chunks evenly.
4 – Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars; slice each bar in half diagonally.
Makes 42 bars.

Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Chocolate Cinnamon Cake

January 7, 2021 at 6:02 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week | Leave a comment
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This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is a Chocolate Cinnamon Cake. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Nonstick Cooking Spray, a package of Devil’s Food Cake Mix, Water, Egg Substitute, Canola Oil, Instant Coffee Granules, Ground Cinnamon, and Powdered Sugar. 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/

Chocolate Cinnamon Cake
Few flavors capture the holiday season quite like cinnamon! If you’re looking to get in the spirit with a homemade treat, you can’t go wrong with this festive cake.

Chocolate Cinnamon Cake

Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
1 package (about 15 ounces) devil’s food cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
3/4 cup egg substitute or 3 eggs
1/3 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup powdered sugar

Directions
Yield: 18 to 20 servings
Serving size: 1/18 to 1/20 of recipe

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat 13×9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Combine cake mix, water, egg substitute, oil, coffee granules and cinnamon in large bowl. Mix according to package directions. Spread batter in prepared pan.

3. Bake 25 to 27 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Just before serving, sift powdered sugar over cake. (Use stencils to create designs, if desired.)

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 170 calories, Carbohydrates: 22 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 9 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 256 mg, Fiber: 1 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/desserts-sweets/chocolate-cinnamon-cake/

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Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Tiramisu Parfait

December 31, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly | Leave a comment
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This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is a Tiramisu Parfait. To make this week’s Recipe you’ll be needing Sugar Free Angel Food Cake, Instant Decaffeinated Coffee Powder, Hot Water, Mascarpone Cheese, Fat Free Cream Cheese, Dark Brown Sugar, Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener, Vanilla Extract, and Cocoa Powder. 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 2020! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Tiramisu Parfait
A splendid, reduced calorie twist to the traditional tiramisu dessert.

Recipe Ingredients:
1 (10.5-ounce) package sugar free angel food cake, purchased from bakery
3 1/2 teaspoons instant decaffeinated coffee powder
1 1/2 cups hot water
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
1 (8-ounce) package fat-free cream cheese
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons cocoa powder

Cooking Directions:
1 – Cut angel food cake into 1-inch cubes. Set aside.
2 – Dissolve instant coffee in hot water. Chill in refrigerator.
3 – Combine mascarpone and cream cheese in mixing bowl. Beat until smooth. Add 2 tablespoons coffee, dark brown sugar, Splenda® Granulated Sweetener and vanilla. Mix well. Set aside.
4 – Pour cold coffee into a 13x9x2-inch pan.
5 – To Assemble Tiramisu: Quickly dip half of angel food cake pieces into the coffee. Remove immediately and place in medium glass serving bowl. Spread half of cheese mixture on top. Sprinkle with 1 tsp cocoa powder. Repeat with remaining angel food cake, cheese mixture, and cocoa.
6 – Cover and chill for three hours or overnight before serving.
Makes 8 (1/2 cup) servings.

Tip: To make Berry Tiramisu add fresh raspberries or blueberries in between cake layer and cream cheese layer.

Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Frozen Mini Cinnamon Coffee Cheesecakes

December 24, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly | 5 Comments
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This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is Frozen Mini Cinnamon Coffee Cheesecakes. To make these Delicious Cheesecakes you’ll be needing NABISCO® Ginger Snaps, Maxwell House® Naturally Decaffeinated Instant Coffee, Water, Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener, PHILADELPHIA® Light Cream Cheese Spread, Vanilla, Ground Cinnamon, Cool Whip, and Raspberries. These are 35 calories and 2 net carbs per Cake! 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 2020! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Frozen Mini Cinnamon Coffee Cheesecakes
These festive little cheesecakes are sure to please!

Recipe Ingredients:
12 NABISCO® Ginger Snaps
2 tablespoons Maxwell House® Naturally Decaffeinated Instant Coffee
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
1 (8 ounce) container PHILADELPHIA® Light Cream Cheese Spread
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups thawed Cool Whip® Whipped Topping
1 cup fresh raspberries

Cooking Directions:
1 – Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. Place one cookie in each paper cup. Set aside.
2 – Mix coffee granules and water in large bowl until coffee is dissolved. Add Splenda® Granulated Sweetener, cream cheese spread, vanilla and cinnamon. Beat with wire whisk until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping.
3 – Spoon evenly over cookies in muffin pan. Top each cheesecake evenly with raspberries. Cover and freeze for 3 hours or overnight.
4 – Remove from freezer about 10 minutes before serving to soften slightly.
Makes 12 (mini cheesecake) servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 mini cheesecake): Calories: 35; Calories from Fat: 20; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 0mg; Total Carbs: 3g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugars: 2g; Protein: 0g.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/frozen_mini_cinnamon_coffee_cheesecakes_recipe.html

Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits

December 17, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week | Leave a comment
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This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits. To make this week’s Dish you’ll be needing Vanilla Nonfat Greek Yogurt, Whipped Cream Cheese, Powdered Sugar, Vanilla, Strawberries, Granulated Sugar Honey Graham Cracker Squares, and Fresh Mint Leaves. 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/

Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits
Quick, easy, and elegant, these lovely cheesecake treats are sure to delight!

Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups vanilla nonfat Greek yogurt
1/2 cup whipped cream cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups sliced strawberries
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
8 honey graham cracker squares, coarsely crumbled (about 2 cups)
Fresh mint leaves (optional)

Directions
Yield: 4 servings

1 – Whisk yogurt, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla in small bowl until smooth and well blended.

2 – Combine strawberries and granulated sugar in small bowl; gently toss.

3 – Layer 1/4 cup yogurt mixture, 1/4 cup strawberries, and 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs in each of 4 dessert dishes. Repeat layers. Garnish with mint. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 220 calories, Carbohydrates: 29 g, Protein: 11 g, Fat: 7 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 15 mg, Sodium: 200 mg, Fiber: 2 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/snack/strawberry-cheesecake-parfaits/

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Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Eggnog Sandwich Cookies

December 10, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week | Leave a comment
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This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is – Eggnog Sandwich Cookies. Tis the Season for some Eggnog Sandwich Cookies! To make these Cookies some of the ingredients you’ll be needing are Granulated Sugar, Egg Yolk, Sour Cream, Salt, Spices, Butter, Powdered Sugar 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 2020! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Eggnog Sandwich Cookies

Nothing says Christmas quite like eggnog! Get in the holiday spirit with these festive eggnog-themed cookies.

Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, divided
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup sour cream
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1/4 cup shortening
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons brandy or milk

Directions
Yield: about 6 dozen sandwich cookies
Serving size: 1 cookie

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease cookie sheets.

2. Beat 1 cup butter and 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg yolk; beat until blended. Add sour cream; beat until well blended. Combine flour and salt in small bowl; gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating until well blended.

3. Shape teaspoonfuls of dough into balls. Place on prepared cookie sheets; flatten slightly. Combine remaining 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, nutmeg and ginger in small bowl; sprinkle over cookies.

4. Bake 12 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool on cookie sheets 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

5. Beat 1/2 cup butter and shortening in medium bowl until well blended. Add powdered sugar and brandy; beat until well blended. Spread or pipe filling on flat side of half of cookies. Top with remaining cookies, flat side down.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 92 calories, Carbohydrates: 11 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 14 mg, Sodium: 10 mg
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/desserts-sweets/eggnog-sandwich-cookies/

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Diabetic Dessert of the Week – APPLE PIE

December 3, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a comment
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This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is an APPLE PIE. To make this week’s recipe of Apple Pie you’ll be needing Pastry for Crust, Cornstarch, Granulated Equal Spoonful, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Nutmeg, Salt, and Granny Smith Apples. So you can find this week’s 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 2020! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

Apple Pie
Ingredients

Pastry for double-crust 9-inch pie
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 cups peeled, cored, sliced Granny Smith or other baking apples (about 8 medium)
* May substitute 24 packets Equal sweetener

Directions

1 – Roll 1/2 the pastry on floured surface into circle 1 inch larger than inverted 9-inch pie plate. Ease pastry into plate.
2 – Combine cornstarch, Equal, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Sprinkle over apples in large bowl and toss to coat. Arrange apples in pie crust.
3 – Roll remaining pastry into circle large enough to fit top of pie. Place over apples. Seal edges, trim and flute. Cut a few slits in top of pastry to allow steam to escape. Bake in preheated 400F oven 40 to 50 minutes or until crust is golden and apples are tender.
4 – Cool on wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 8 servings

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 253
Fat: 10 grams
Sodium: 224 milligrams
Cholesterol: 10 milligrams
Protein: 2 grams
Carbohydrates: 42 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/apple-pie

Diabetic Dessert of the Week – CRANBERRY-ALMOND TARTS

November 26, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a comment
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This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is – CRANBERRY-ALMOND TARTS. The Tarts are made using Refrigerated Pie Crusts, Granulated Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Water, Cranberries, Almonds, Almond Extract, Non-Dairy Whipped Topping, and Toasted Almond Slices. The Tarts are 100 calories and 8 net carbs per serving. 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 2020! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

CRANBERRY-ALMOND TARTS
Cranberries and almond nestled in a flaky pastry make a sweet ending for a holiday party.

Ingredients

1/2 (15 ounce) container refrigerated pie crusts
3/4 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1/3 cup water
1 (12 ounce) bag fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1/4 cup chopped almonds, toasted
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 (8 ounce) carton non-dairy whipped topping
1/4 cup toasted almond slices

Directions

1 – Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Unroll pastry and roll to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface; using a 2- inch square cookie cutter, cut out 24 squares, re-rolling pastry, if necessary. Place squares in ungreased miniature muffin pans. Place in freezer.
2 – Combine Splenda Granulated Sweetener and water in a saucepan, stirring until blended. Stir in cranberries. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring constantly 2 minutes or until berries pop. Pour through a wire-mesh sieve, set over a bowl. Return liquid to saucepan; reserving berries. Bring liquid to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until liquid is reduced to about 3 tablespoons. Pour sauce over cranberries, tossing to coat. Stir in almonds and almond extract. Spoon mixture into pastry shells.
3 – Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until pastry is golden and filling is set. Carefully remove tarts from muffin tins; cool on a wire rack.
NOTES:
Cranberries and almond nestled in a flaky pastry make a sweet ending for a holiday party.

Recipe Yield: Servings Per Recipe: 24Serving Size: 1 square tart

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 100
Fat: 6 grams
Saturated Fat: 2.5 grams
Fiber: 1 grams
Sodium: 55 milligrams
Protein: 1 grams
Carbohydrates: 9 grams
Sugars: 3 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/cranberry-almond-tarts

Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Cranberry-Orange Bread Pudding

November 19, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week | 1 Comment
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This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is Cranberry-Orange Bread Pudding. To make this week’s dish you’ll be needing Cinnamon Bread, Dried Cranberries, 1% Milk, Cholesterol Free Egg Substitute, Vanilla Fat-Free Sugar-Free Pudding and Pie Filling Mix, Grated Orange Peel, Vanilla, and Ground Cinnamon. The Bread Pudding is 67 calories and 10 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 2020! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Cranberry-Orange Bread Pudding
Looking for a treat? You’ll love this low-carb twist on the conventional bread pudding recipe!

Ingredients
2 cups (4 slices) cubed cinnamon bread
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 cups low-fat (1%) milk
1/2 cup cholesterol-free egg substitute
1 package (4-serving size) vanilla fat-free sugar-free pudding and pie filling mix*
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions
Yield: 9 servings
Serving size: 1 bread pudding

1 – Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray 9 (4-ounce) custard cups with nonstick cooking spray.

2 – Divide bread cubes evenly among custard cups; bake 10 minutes. Sprinkle evenly with cranberries.

3 – Combine remaining ingredients in medium bowl. Pour into custard cups over cranberries. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes.

4 – Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until centers are almost set. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

*Note. Do not use instant pudding and pie filling mix.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 67 calories, Carbohydrates: 11 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 1 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 2 mg, Sodium: 190 mg, Fiber: 1 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/desserts-sweets/cranberry-orange-bread-pudding/

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