Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Mixed Fruit Smoothie
July 2, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week | Leave a commentTags: Apple Juice, Banana, Cooking, Crushed Ice, dessert, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Food, Frozen Strawberries, Honey, Mixed Fruit Smoothie, Nonfat Dry Milk Powder, recipes
This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is a Mixed Fruit Smoothie. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Banana, Frozen Strawberries, Nonfat Dry Milk Powder, Apple Juice, Honey, and Crushed Ice. Cool down with a Smoothie! 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/
Mixed Fruit Smoothie
If you’re looking for a frosty treat to cool you down during these dog days of summer, you need look no further than this quick and easy Mixed Fruit Smoothie.
Ingredients
Preparation time: 10 minutes
1/2 medium banana
1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries (unsweetened)
1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1/4 cup apple juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 cup crushed ice
Directions
Yield: 1 serving
Serving size: 1 recipe
1 – Place all ingredients in blender container. Blend on high until smooth.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 233 calories, Carbohydrates: 53 g, Protein: 7 g, Fat: <1 g, Saturated Fat: <1 g, Sodium: 98 mg, Fiber: 3 g, Calcium: 230 mg
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Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Lemon Cheesecake Bars
June 25, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week | 1 CommentTags: baking, Cooking, dessert, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Egg Substitute, Fat Free Cream Cheese, Fat Free Sour Cream, Food, Lemon Cheesecake Bars, Lemon juice, Lemon Peel, Raspberries, recipes, Reduced Fat Cream Cheese, Sugar, Sugar substitute, Vanilla
This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Lemon Cheesecake Bars. To make this week’s dish you’ll need Fat Free Cream Cheese, Reduced Fat Cream Cheese, Sugar, Vanilla, Lemon Juice, Lemon Peel, Egg Substitute, Fat Free Sour Cream, Sugar Substitute, and Raspberries. This will make one refreshing and light Dessert! 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/
Lemon Cheesecake Bars
These elegant cheesecake bars are the perfect way to end any springtime meal. Topped with fresh berries, these seasonal sweet treats provide all the yumminess of cheesecake without being too 
heavy or dense.
Ingredients
4 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened
2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon peel, divided
1/2 cup cholesterol-free egg substitute
1 container (8 ounces) fat-free sour cream
5 packets sugar substitute or equivalent of 10 teaspoons sugar, divided
2 cups raspberries or other berries
Directions
Yield: 12 servings
Serving size: 1 slice cheesecake with topping (1/12 of total recipe)
1 – Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2 – Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer at high speed until smooth. Add lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon peel, and egg substitute; beat until well blended. Pour into prepared pan.
3 – Bake 40 minutes or until firm to touch. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
4 – Combine sour cream and 3 packets sugar substitute in medium bowl; whisk until smooth. Spoon sour cream mixture over cooled cheesecake, smoothing evenly over top; refrigerate overnight.
5 – Toss raspberries with remaining 2 packets sugar substitute 30 minutes before serving; let stand at room temperature. Just before serving, toss berries with remaining 1 teaspoon lemon peel. Spoon berry mixture on top of cheesecake.
Nutrition Information:
Exchanges per serving: 1 Bread/Starch, 1 Fat, 1/2 Meat.
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Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Tropical Fruit Coconut Tart
June 18, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week | 1 CommentTags: baking, Banana, Coconut Extract, Cooking, Corn Flakes, Cornstarch, dessert, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Egg Whites, Flaked Coconut, Food, Mango, Pineapple Chunks, recipes, Sugar substitute, Tropical Fruit Coconut Tart
This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is a Tropical Fruit Coconut Tart. This dish is made using Corn Flakes, Flaked Coconut, Egg Whites, Pineapple Chunks, Cornstarch, Sugar Substitute, Coconut Extract, Mango, and Banana. One refreshing Dessert! 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/
Tropical Fruit Coconut Tart
Nothing says paradise quite like a heavenly blend of tropical fruits. Combining pineapple, mango, banana and coconut, this divine dessert is sure to transport you to the islands without leaving 
your backyard.
Ingredients
1 cup cornflakes, crushed
1 can (3 1/2 ounces) sweetened flaked coconut
2 egg whites
1 can (15 1/4 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice, undrained
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 packets sugar substitute or equivalent of 4 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon coconut extract (optional)
1 mango, peeled, pitted and thinly sliced
1 medium banana, thinly sliced
Directions
Yield: 8 servings
Serving size: 1 wedge
1 – Preheat oven to 425°F. Coat 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
2 – Combine cornflakes, coconut, and egg whites in medium bowl; toss gently until blended. Place mixture in prepared pan; press firmly to cover bottom and 1/2 inch up side of pan. Bake 8 minutes or until edge begins to brown. Cool completely on wire rack.
3 – Drain pineapple, reserving juice in small saucepan. Stir pineapple juice into cornstarch until smooth. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; cool completely. Stir in sugar substitute and coconut extract, if desired.
4 – Combine pineapple, mango slices, and banana slices in medium bowl. Spoon over baked crust; drizzle with pineapple juice mixture. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 2 hours. Cut into 8 wedges.
Note: The crust can be made 24 hours in advance, if desired.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 139 calories, Carbohydrates: 25 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 59 mg, Fiber: 2 g
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Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Yogurt Lime Tartlets
June 11, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week | Leave a commentTags: baking, Cooking, dessert, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Egg, Food, Honey, lime, Lime Peel, Nonfat Greek Yogurt, recipes, Refrigerated Pie Crust, Yogurt Lime Tartlets
This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is a Yogurt Lime Tartlets. This week’s recipe is made using Refrigerated Pie Crust, Nonfat Greek Yogurt, Honey, Egg, Lime, and Lime Peel. There’s 97 calories and 11 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/
Yogurt Lime Tartlets
Craving a bit of dessert? These lightly sweetened, low-carb tartlets make the perfect spring treat! They require just six common ingredients that may be in your kitchen right now and contain only 
12 grams of carbohydrate in each delectable serving.
Ingredients
1 refrigerated pie crust (half of 15-ounce package)
1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons honey
1 egg, lightly beaten
Grated peel and juice of 1 lime
Additional grated lime peel (optional)
Directions
Yield: 14 tartlets
Serving size: 1 tartlet
1 – Preheat oven to 350°F. Unroll pie dough onto cutting board. Unroll pie crust on work surface. Cut out circles with 3-inch round cookie cutter. Re-roll scraps of dough to cut out total of 14 circles. Press dough into bottoms and up sides of prepared muffin cups.
2 – Stir yogurt, honey, egg, lime peel, and lime juice in medium bowl until well blended. Spoon 1 tablespoon mixture into each muffin cup.
3 – Bake 18 minutes or until set and crust is golden brown. Cool in pan on wire rack 5 minutes. Remove to wire rack; cool completely. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with additional lime peel.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 97 calories, Carbohydrates: 12 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 13 mg, Sodium: 78 mg, Fiber: 1 g
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Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Cherry Bowl Cheesecakes
June 4, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week | Leave a commentTags: Almond Extract, Cherry Bowl Cheesecakes, Cooking, dessert, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Fat Free Cream Cheese, Fat Free Vanilla Wafers, Food, Light Cherry Pie Filling, recipes, Reduced Fat Free Cream Cheese, Skim Milk, Sugar substitute
This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is Cherry Bowl Cheesecakes. To make this recipe you’ll be needing Fat Free Cream Cheese, Reduced Fat Free Cream Cheese, Skim Milk, Sugar Substitute, Almond Extract, Fat Free Vanilla Wafers, and Light Cherry Pie Filling. We got another good one this week! 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/
Cherry Bowl Cheesecakes
Nothing says warm weather like the sweet taste of cherries. If you agree, you’ll love our individually portioned, no-bake cherry cheesecakes — these delightful desserts are the perfect indulgence 
for a special occasion!
Ingredients
1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, softened
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons fat-free (skim) milk
4 packets sugar substitute or equivalent of 8 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
40 reduced-fat vanilla wafers
1 can (16 ounces) light cherry pie filling
Directions
Yield: 8 servings
Serving size: 1 cheesecake
1 – Beat cream cheese, milk, sugar substitute, and almond extract in medium bowl with electric mixer at high speed until well blended.
2 – Place one vanilla wafer on bottom of 4-ounce ramekin.* Arrange four additional vanilla wafers around side of ramekin. Repeat with remaining wafers. Fill each ramekin with 1/4 cup cream cheese mixture; top each with 1/4 cup cherry pie filling. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
*Note: If ramekins are not available, you may substitute with custard dishes or line 8 muffin cups with foil liners and fill according to above directions.
1 – Cheesecake Parfaits: Crush 32 wafers. Prepare cream cheese mixture as directed above. Layer half of crushed wafers, half of cream cheese mixture, and half of pie filling in 8 small dessert glasses. Repeat layers. Garnish with remaining wafers and fat-free whipped topping, if desired.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 214 calories, Carbohydrates: 29 g, Protein: 9 g, Fat: 7 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 16 mg, Sodium: 387 mg, Fiber: 1 g
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Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Grilled Peaches With Spicy Cream Cheese Topping
May 28, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week | Leave a commentTags: Almonds, baking, Cooking, dessert, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Food, Frozen Fat-Free Whipped Topping, Grilled Peaches With Spicy Cream Cheese Topping, Grilling, Ground Red Pepper, Honey, Light Cream Cheese, Peaches, recipes
This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is Grilled Peaches With Spicy Cream Cheese Topping. Oh we have a good one this week, Grilled Peaches With Spicy Cream Cheese Topping! This one is made using Light Cream Cheese, Honey, Ground Red Pepper, Frozen Fat-Free Whipped Topping, Peaches, Almonds, and 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/
Grilled Peaches With Spicy Cream Cheese Topping
Make the most of the early summer harvest with this delightful dessert prepared on the grill. With the classic flavor combination of peaches and almonds, this is sure to be a family favorite!
Ingredients
1/2 cup (4 ounces) light cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 cups thawed frozen fat-free whipped topping
6 peaches, halved and pits removed
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted*
Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Directions
Yield:
6 servings
1 – Prepare grill for direct cooking over medium-high heat. Spray grid with nonstick cooking spray.
2 – Gently stir cream cheese in medium bowl until smooth. Whisk in honey and ground red pepper until well blended. Fold in whipped topping. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
3 – Place peaches, cut sides down, on prepared grill. Grill, covered, 2–3 minutes. Turn over; grill 2–3 minutes or until peaches begin to soften. Remove to plate; let stand to cool slightly.
4 – Arrange 2 peach halves, cut sides up, on 6 serving plates. Top evenly with spicy cream cheese topping and almonds. Garnish with mint.
*Note. To toast almonds, spread in single layer in heavy skillet. Cook and stir over medium heat 1–2 minutes or until nuts are lightly browned, stirring frequently.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 182 calories, Carbohydrates: 28 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 6 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 13 mg, Sodium: 107 mg, Fiber: 3 g
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Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Berry Cupcake Shorties
May 21, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week | 2 CommentsTags: All-Purpose Flour, baking, Baking powder, Baking Soda, Berry Cupcake Shorties, Canola Oil, Cooking, dessert, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Eggs, Fat Free Skim Milk, Fat Free Whipped Topping, Food, recipes, Salt, Strawberries, Sucralose-Sugar Blend, Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, Vanilla
This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is – Berry Cupcake Shorties. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing All-Purpose Flour, Sucralose-Sugar Blend, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Salt, Fat Free Skim Milk, Eggs, Canola Oil, Vanilla, Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, Strawberries, Sucralose-Based Sugar Substitute, and Fat-Free Whipped Topping. And Dessert is served! 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/
Berry Cupcake Shorties
These low-carb cupcakes are the perfect indulgent end to any seasonal meal. Take advantage of the beautiful bountiful berries available this time of year to whip up a batch of these sweet treats.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sucralose-sugar blend
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup fat-free (skim) milk
2 eggs
1/3 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1 to 2 tablespoons sucralose-based sugar substitute
Fat-free whipped topping
Directions
Yield: 12 servings
1 – Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 12 standard (2 1/2-inch) muffin cups with paper baking cups.
2 – Combine flour, sugar substitute, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in large bowl. Add milk, eggs, oil, and vanilla; mix until well blended. Transfer half of batter (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups) to 2-cup glass measure or medium bowl; stir in cocoa until blended. Divide vanilla batter evenly among prepared muffin cups. Spoon chocolate batter evenly over vanilla batter. (Cups should be about 3/4 full.) Swirl with knife to marbleize.
3 – Bake 28 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned and toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
4 – Mash about one third of berries in medium bowl. Stir in remaining berries and sugar substitute. Cut cupcakes in half. Spoon berry mixture over cupcake bottoms; top with whipped topping and cupcake tops.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 140 calories, Carbohydrates: 15 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 7 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 35 mg, Sodium: 170 mg, Fiber: 1 g
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Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Pecan-Cranberry Upside-Down Cake
May 14, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week | 2 CommentsTags: Almond Extract, baking, Baking powder, Cake, Canola Oil, Cinnamon, Cooking, Cranberries, dessert, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Egg Substitute, Flour, Light Margarine, Milk, Pecan-Cranberry Upside-Down Cake, Pecans, recipes, Salt, Splenda
This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is a Pecan-Cranberry Upside-Down Cake. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Light Margarine, Cranberries, Brown Sugar Blend Splenda, Pecans, Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, Cinnamon, Baking Powder, Egg Substitute, Milk, Almond Extract, Canola Oil, and Fat-Free Nondairy Whipped Topping. This isn’t your average Upside Down Cake! 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/
Pecan-Cranberry Upside-Down Cake
This moist and delicious upside-down cake is the perfect complement for your holiday table!
Ingredients
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes.
2 tablespoons light margarine
1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup Brown Sugar Blend Splenda, No Calorie Sweetener, granular
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 cup Splenda, No Calorie Sweetener, granular
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup liquid egg substitute
1 cup skim milk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup Enova or canola oil
Fat-free nondairy whipped topping (optional)
Directions
Yield: 10 servings
Serving size: 1/10th of cake
* Heat oven to 350°F. Melt light margarine in microwave or over low heat in small skillet on stove. Pour melted margarine into a 9-inch nonstick round cake pan, and use a pastry brush to evenly spread the margarine across the bottom of the pan. In a small bowl, combine cranberries, Brown Sugar Blend Splenda, and pecans. Pour mixture over melted margarine in an even layer. In another small bowl, combine Splenda (white), flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon and stir well with a spoon. Add liquid egg substitute, milk, almond extract, and oil, and stir until batter is smooth. Pour batter over fruit and nut mixture evenly. Bake for 30 minutes, or until lightly brown on top. Remove from oven and allow to cool 5 minutes, then carefully invert using protective gloves onto a serving plate and remove pan. Allow cake to cool. Cut into 10 slices and top each with 1 tablespoon fat-free nondairy whipped topping if desired.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 165 calories, Carbohydrates: 17 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 9 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 1 mg, Sodium: 289 mg, Fiber: 4 g
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Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Pineapple Coconut Cupcakes
May 7, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week | Leave a commentTags: baking, Canola Oil, Cooking, Cornstarch, Crushed Pineapple, dessert, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Egg, Egg white, Flaked Sweetened Coconut, Food, Pineapple Coconut Cupcakes, recipes, Sugar Free Lemon Lime Soda, Sugar Free Whipped Topping, White Cake Mix
This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is – Pineapple Coconut Cupcakes. These are made using White Cake Mix, Sugar Free Lemon Lime Soda, Egg, Egg White, Canola Oil, Flaked Sweetened Coconut, Crushed Pineapple, Cornstarch, and Sugar Free Whipped Topping. A little taste of the Islands in Summer! 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/
Pineapple Coconut Cupcakes
Ingredients
1 package (about 18 ounces) white cake mix
12 ounces sugar-free lemon-lime soda
1 egg
1 egg white
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup flaked sweetened coconut, toasted*
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple in its own juice
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 cups sugar-free whipped topping
Directions
Yield:
24 cupcakes
Serving size:
1 cupcake
Preheat oven according to package directions. Line 24 standard (2 1/2-inch) muffin cups with paper baking cups
Beat cake mix, soda, egg, egg white, and oil in large bowl with electric mixer at low speed 30 seconds. Beat at medium speed 2 minutes or until well blended. Spoon evenly into prepared muffin cups.
Bake 14 minutes or until toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
Combine pineapple with juice and cornstarch in medium saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook and stir 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature.
Spoon 1 tablespoon whipped topping on each cupcake; top with 1 tablespoon pineapple mixture. Sprinkle with toasted coconut. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve
*Note. To toast coconut, spread evenly on ungreased baking sheet. Bake in preheated 350°F oven 5 to 7 minutes or until light golden brown, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 144 calories, Carbohydrates: 24 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 9 mg, Sodium: 155 mg, Fiber: 1 g
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Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Lemon Mini Tarts
April 30, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week | Leave a commentTags: baking, Butter, Cooking, dessert, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Egg Yolks, Food, Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice, Frozen Phyllo Shells, Granulated Sugar, Lemon Mini Tarts, Lemon Peel, Mint Leaves, Powdered sugar, Raspberries, recipes
This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is – Lemon Mini Tarts. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Powdered Sugar, Egg Yolks, Butter, Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice, Lemon Peel, Granulated Sugar, Frozen Phyllo Shells, Mint Leaves, and Raspberries. 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/
Lemon Mini Tarts
Craving something sweet? With fewer than 10 simple ingredients and less than 20 minutes of preparation time, you can have these delicious homemade mini tarts ready for dessert tonight.
Ingredients
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 egg yolks
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon peel
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
24 mini frozen phyllo shells*
Mint leaves (optional)
Raspberries (optional)
Directions
Yield: 12 servings
Serving size: 2 tarts
1 – Heat oven to 350°F. Whisk powdered sugar, egg yolks, butter, lemon juice, lemon peel, and granulated sugar in small bowl until well blended.
2 – Spoon 1 teaspoon filling into each frozen phyllo shell. Bake about 13 to 15 minutes or until centers are set.
3 – Garnish each tart with 1 mint leaf and 1 raspberry, if desired.
*Note. Frozen phyllo shells can be found in the freezer section by the other frozen hors d’oeuvres.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 162 calories, Carbohydrates: 20 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 8 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 66 mg, Sodium: 62 mg, Fiber: 0 g
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