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MINI MEATBALL APPETIZERS WITH APRICOT DIP

I’ve got a recipe for MINI MEATBALL APPETIZERS WITH APRICOT DIP to pass along. To make this recipe you’ll be needing Ground Beef, Seasoned Bread Crumbs, 1 Egg, Water, Salt, and Pepper. To make the Dip you’ll be needing Apricot Preserves, BBQ Sauce, and Dijon Style Mustard. 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/

MINI MEATBALL APPETIZERS WITH APRICOT DIP

Ingredients

1 pound Ground Beef (96% lean)
1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
2 egg whites or 1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Dip:

3/4 cup apricot preserves
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard

Directions

1 – Heat oven to 400F. Combine Ground Beef, bread crumbs, egg whites, water, salt and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into thirty-six 1-1/4-inch meatballs. Place on rack in broiler pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake in 400F oven 15 to 17 minutes.
2 – Meanwhile, heat preserves, barbecue sauce and mustard in medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally or until sauce thickens slightly.
3 – Add cooked meatballs and continue to cook 2 to 3 minutes or until meatballs are heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve or keep warm in slow cooker (see tip below).
4 -To keep meatballs warm, place in 2-1/2-quart slow cooker set on LOW. Keep covered to maintain heat. Meatballs can be held up to 2-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 36 mini meatballs, 1 per serving

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 45
Fat: 1 grams
Fiber: 0.1 grams
Sodium: 126 milligrams
Cholesterol: 7 milligrams
Protein: 3 grams
Carbohydrates: 7 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/mini-meatball-appetizers-with-apricot-dip

Double Chocolate Brownies

September 22, 2022 at 6:01 AM | Posted in dessert, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a comment
Tags: applesauce, baking, Baking powder, Chocolate Chips, Cooking, dessert, Diabetes, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Double Chocolate Brownies, Equal Sweetener, Flour, Food, recipes, Stick Butter

I have a recipe for some Double Chocolate Brownies. These Brownies are only 105 calories and 10 carbs per serving! To prepare these Brownies you’ll be needing Stick Butter, Unsweetened Applesauce, Eggs, Vanilla Extract, All Purpose Flour, Equal Spoonful, Semisweet Chocolate Chips, Unsweetened Cocoa, Baking Powder and Salt. 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/

Double Chocolate Brownies
Applesauce replaces part of the fat, sweetener all of the sugar, plus you get double the chocolate flavor with both cocoa and chocolate chips—so who can resist these delicious brownies?

Recipe Ingredients:
6 tablespoons stick butter, softened
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup Equal® Spoonful*
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips or mini chocolate chips
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Cooking Directions:
1 – Beat butter, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla until blended. Stir in combined flour, Equal®, chocolate chips, cocoa, baking powder and salt until blended.
2 – Spread batter in sprayed 8-inch square baking pan. Bake in a preheated 350° F oven 18 to 20 minutes or until top springs back when gently touched. Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into squares.
3 – Store in airtight container at room temperature.
Makes 16 brownies.

*May substitute 24 packets Equal sweetener.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/16 of recipe; 1 brownie): calories 105; protein 2 g; carbohydrate 10 g; fat 7 g; cholesterol 38 mg; sodium 77 mg.
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/double-chocolate-brownies

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE BARS

September 8, 2022 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly | Leave a comment
Tags: 2% Milk, All-Purpose Flour, baking, Baking Soda, Brown Sugar, Cooking, Creamy Peanut Butter, dessert, Diabetes, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Egg, Equal Spoonful, Food, Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE BARS, Quick Oats, recipes, Salt, Stick Butter, Vanilla

I have another Diabetic Friendly Recipe to pass along, PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE BARS. To make these Bars you’ll be needing Stick Butter, Equal Spoonful, Brown Sugar, 2% Milk, Creamy Peanut Butter, Egg, Vanilla, All Purpose Flour, Quick Oats, Baking Soda, Salt, and Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips. There’s 6 calories and 7 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

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE BARS
A bar cookie that combines two favorites – chocolate chips and peanut butter – in vanilla dough.

Ingredients

1/2 cup stick butter, softened
1 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup quick oats, uncooked
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1 – Beat butter, Equal and brown sugar until well combined. Stir in milk, peanut butter, egg and vanilla until blended. Gradually mix in combined flour, oats, baking soda and salt until blended. Stir in chocolate chips.
2 – Spread mixture evenly in well-sprayed 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Bake in preheated 350F oven 23 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into squares.
3 – Store in airtight container at room temperature.
NOTES:
A bar cookie that combines two favorites – chocolate chips and peanut butter – in vanilla dough.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 48 servings
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 68
Fat: 4 grams
Sodium: 42 milligrams
Cholesterol: 10 milligrams
Protein: 1 grams
Carbohydrates: 7 grams
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/peanut_butter_chocolate_bars_recipe.html

Appetizer of the Week – SPICY BUFFALO-STYLE MEATBALLS

August 27, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a comment
Tags: 95% Lean Ground Beef, Appetizer of the Week, baking, Blue cheese dressing, Bread Crumbs, Butter, Celery Sticks, Cooking, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Egg, Food, Garlic, Hot Pepper Sauce, Meatballs, Onion, Pepper, recipes, Salt, SPICY BUFFALO-STYLE MEATBALLS

This week’s Appetizer of the Week is SPICY BUFFALO-STYLE MEATBALLS. These delicious Meatballs are made using 95% Lean Ground Beef, Bread Crumbs, Egg, Onion, Garlic, Salt, Pepper, Hot Pepper Sauce, Butter, Blue Cheese Dressing, and Celery Sticks. Hmmm, Appetizer or a Meal? 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/

SPICY BUFFALO-STYLE MEATBALLS
Recipe for Spicy Buffalo-Style Meatballs from our Appetizer recipe section.

Ingredients

1 pound 95% lean ground beef
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon honey
Blue cheese dressing
Celery sticks

Directions

1 – Preheat oven to 350F. Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
2 – Shape beef mixture into 32 1-inch meatballs; place on rack in broiler pan. Bake in 350F oven 18 to 20 minutes.
3 – Meanwhile, combine hot pepper sauce, butter and honey in large bowl; mix well. Add meatballs; stir to coat.
4 – Serve with dressing and celery sticks, as desired. Makes 32 appetizer servings.
* Cook’s Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef done-ness.

* Cook’s Tip: 1 package (about 18 ounces) frozen fully-cooked beef meatballs can be substituted for ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook meatballs according to package directions. Continue as directed in step 3.

Recipe Yield: Makes 32 appetizer servings.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 33
Fat: 2 grams
Sodium: 78 milligrams
Cholesterol: 16 milligrams
Protein: 3 grams
Carbohydrates: 1 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/spicy-buffalo-style-meatballs

Diabetic Dessert of the Week – NOT SO GUILTY BROWNIES

August 25, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Baking powder, Chocolate Extract, Cooking, dessert, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Flour, Food, NOT SO GUILTY BROWNIES, Oil, recipes, Salt, Sugar, Unsweetened Cocoa

This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is – NOT SO GUILTY BROWNIES. Brownies, that’s all you have to say! Made using Flour, Sugar, Unsweetened Cocoa, Baking Powder, Salt, Oil, Chocolate Extract, and Eggs. Stir well and bake! Dessert without the Guilt. Only 80 calories per Brownie. 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/

NOT SO GUILTY BROWNIES
Recipe for Not So Guilty Brownies from our Desserts recipe section.

Recipe Yield: Servings: 24

Ingredients

Brownie Ingredients:

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup oil
2 tsp chocolate extract or flavor
2 eggs

Frosting Ingredients:

3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 T unsweetened cocoa
1 T skim or 2% milk
1/2 tsp chocolate extract or flavor
1/8 tsp butter flavor

Directions

1 – Heat oven to 350F.
2 – Grease bottom only of 8-inch square pan.
3 – Combine all brownie ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well. Spread in greased pan.
4 – Bake at 350 F. for 13-18 minutes, or until top is dry and springs back when touched lightly in center.
5 – Cool for 15 minutes.
6 – Meanwhile, combine all frosting ingredients in a small bowl & mix well.
7 – Spread over top of slightly cooled brownies or cut brownies into squares and drizzle with frosting (as shown, adjust milk to get the right consistency).
8 – Cool completely.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 80
Fat: 3 grams
Sodium: 50 milligrams
Cholesterol: 18 milligrams
Carbohydrates: 13 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/not-so-guilty-brownies

Diabetic Dish of the Week – Avocado Turkey Burger

August 23, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a comment
Tags: applesauce, Avocado Turkey Burger, Avocados, Burgers, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Food, Jennie - O Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast, recipes

This week’s Diabetic Dish of the Week is an Avocado Turkey Burger. It’s made using Unsweetened Applesauce, Jennie-O Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast, No-Salt Seasoning, Whole Wheat Buns, Sliced Light Cheddar Cheese, and Avocado. There’s 240 calories and 13 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/

Avocado Turkey Burger
Recipe for Avocado Turkey Burger from our Sandwiches recipe section.

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 (16-ounce) package Jennie-O Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast
2 teaspoons no-salt seasoning
5 small whole wheat buns
5 slices light Cheddar cheese
1 avocado, peeled and diced

Directions

1 – Drain applesauce in a strainer to eliminate excess liquid. Mix ground turkey, applesauce and no-salt seasoning.
2 – Form mixture into 5 patties. Cook patties according to package directions. Always cook to well-done, 165F as measured by a meat thermometer.
3 – Place burgers on bun bottoms. Top with cheese and avocado. Cover with bun top.
Always cook to an internal temperature of 165F.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
Calories: 240
Protein: 30g
Sodium: 410 mg
Cholesterol: 50 mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugars: 3g
Carbohydrates: 15g
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/avocado-turkey-burger

Diabetic Side Dish of the Week – LEMON-HERB PENNE

August 21, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: Black pepper, Cooking, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Dreamfields Penne Rigate, Food, Fresh Chives, Fresh Thyme Leaves, Grated Lemon Peel, Grated Parmesan Cheese, LEMON-HERB PENNE, Olive oil, recipes

This week’s Diabetic Side Dish of the Week is a LEMON-HERB PENNE. To make this week’s Dish you’ll be needing Dreamfields Penne Rigate, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Fresh Thyme Leaves, Olive Oil, Fresh Chives, Grated Lemon Peel, and Black Pepper. Enjoy the Pasta! 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/

LEMON-HERB PENNE
If you are entertaining this summer and need a simple yet elegant pasta dish to serve your guests, this is the one. This dish takes as long to prepare as you cook your pasta. Simply wonderful. Preparation Time: 15 minutes.“ Cook Time: 10 minutes.

Ingredients

1 box Dreamfields Penne Rigate
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Fresh thyme, chives and lemon wedges (optional)

Directions

1 – Cook pasta according to package directions.
2 – Drain and return to pan.
3 – Add 1/3 cup of the cheese, thyme, oil, chives and lemon peel; toss to combine.
4 – Season to taste with salt and pepper.
5 – Serve immediately with remaining cheese.
6 – Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedge, if desired.
Recipe Yield: Makes 6 side dish servings.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 267
Calories from fat: 47
Fat: 6 grams
Saturated Fat: 2 grams
Fiber: 5 grams
Sodium: 132 milligrams
Cholesterol: 7 milligrams
Protein: 12 grams
Carbohydrates: 0 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/side-dish-recipes/page/6

Appetizer of the Week – GRILLED SALSA STEAK APPETIZER

August 20, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, diabetes, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a comment
Tags: Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, Beef Flat Iron Steaks, Cilantro, Cilantro Leaves, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Food, GRILLED SALSA STEAK APPETIZER, Grilling, Guacamole, recipes, Thick and Chunky Salsa

This week’s Appetizer of the Week is GRILLED SALSA STEAK APPETIZER. To make this recipe you’ll be using Beef Flat Iron Steaks, Thick and Chunky Salsa, Cilantro, Guacamole, and Cilantro Leaves. The Grilled Salsa Steaks are 59 calories and 5 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/

GRILLED SALSA STEAK APPETIZER
Ingredients

2 beef shoulder top blade (flat iron) steaks (about 8 ounces each)
1 cup prepared thick-and-chunky salsa, divided
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
24 large corn tortilla chips
1/2 cup prepared guacamole
24 fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

Directions

1 – Place beef steaks and 1/2 cup salsa in food-safe plastic bag; turn steaks to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes to 2 hours. Combine remaining 1/2 cup salsa and chopped cilantro, as desired; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
2 – Remove steaks from marinade; discard marinade. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 10 to 14 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 12 to 16 minutes) for medium rare (145Â°F) to medium (160Â°F) doneness, turning occasionally.
3 – Carve steaks into thin slices; cut slices into bite-size pieces. Arrange chips on platter. Top each chip evenly with reserved salsa mixture, beef and guacamole. Garnish with cilantro leaf, if desired. Serve immediately.
4 – One pound beef top loin steaks or top sirloin, cut 3/4 inch thick may be substituted for flat iron steaks. Grill top loin steaks 10 to 12 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 7 to 10 minutes) for medium rare (145Â°F) to medium (160Â°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Grill top sirloin steak 13 to 16 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 8 to 13 minutes) for medium rare (145Â°F) to medium (160Â°F) doneness, turning occasionally.

Recipe Yield: Makes 24 appetizers.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 59
Fat: 3 grams
Sodium: 134 milligrams
Cholesterol: 12 milligrams
Protein: 4 grams
Carbohydrates: 5 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/grilled-salsa-steak-appetizer

Diabetic Dish of the Week – CHICKEN PAD THAI

August 16, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a comment
Tags: Bean Sprouts, Cabbage, carrots, chicken breasts, CHICKEN PAD THAI, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Food, Noodles, Peanut butter, Peanuts, recipes, Seasoning, Vegetables, Zucchini

This week’s Diabetic Dish of the Week is CHICKEN PAD THAI. To make this week’s recipe some of the ingredients you’ll be needing are Chicken Breast, Honey, Chili Garlic Sauce, Peanut Butter, Zucchini, Pad Thai Stir-Fry Noodles, Bean Sprouts, Cabbage and more! 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/

CHICKEN PAD THAI
Recipe for Chicken Pad Thai with only 9 grams of carbs per serving from our diabetic Thai recipes area. Includes nutritional info for diabetes meal planning.
Peanuts are a low glycemic index food. Their slow digestion causes sugar to gradually be released into the blood, which can have positive effects on blood sugar control.
Substituting plant-based proteins like peanuts for animal proteins and low-quality carbohydrates can reduce diabetes risk by up to 21-percent.
This recipe is also a good source of Vitamin A (109%), Vitamin C (47%), iron (10%) and calcium (7%).

Ingredients

1 pound chicken breast
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1/4 cup water
1 medium zucchini, spiralized (about 1 cup)
2 medium carrots, spiralized (about 1 cup)
1 cup cooked pad Thai stir-fry noodles
1 cup bean sprouts
1 cup thinly sliced cabbage
1 lime, quartered
1/4 cup unsalted peanuts, crushed
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Directions

1 – Season chicken with pepper, to taste. In large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and cook chicken until fully cooked and juices are clear.
2 – Remove chicken from pan and allow to rest 5 minutes before slicing.
3 – To make sauce: In small bowl, whisk together honey, chili garlic sauce, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, peanut butter and water.
4 – Add zucchini, carrots, rice noodles and chicken to pan; pour sauce over and toss to coat.
5 – Toss in bean sprouts and cabbage.
6 – Serve with lime wedge, crushed peanuts and cilantro.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 295
Fat: 12 grams
Saturated Fat: 2 grams
Fiber: 4 grams
Sodium: 792 miligrams
Cholesterol: 60 miligrams
Protein: 27 grams
Carbohydrates: 22 grams
Sugars: 9 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/chicken-pad-thai

CINNAMON TWISTS WITH CHOCOLATE DIPPING SAUCE

August 11, 2022 at 6:01 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | 1 Comment
Tags: baking, Cinnamon, CINNAMON TWISTS WITH CHOCOLATE DIPPING SAUCE, Cooking, dessert, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Food, Frozen Puff Pastry, Granulated Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Milk, orange, recipes, Semi Sweet Chocolate Morsels, Unsalted Butter

Here’s a recipe for CINNAMON TWISTS WITH CHOCOLATE DIPPING SAUCE. To make this Dessert you’ll be needing Granulated Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Cinnamon, Frozen Puff Pastry, Unsalted Butter, Milk, Orange, and Semi Sweet Chocolate Morsels. There’s 140 calories and 10 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/

CINNAMON TWISTS WITH CHOCOLATE DIPPING SAUCE
Here’s a healthier twist on a churro — twisted dough is sprinkled with cinnamon-sugar and dipped in chocolate. Recipe for Cinnamon Twists with Chocolate Dipping Sauce from our Desserts recipe section.

Ingredients

For Cinnamon Twists

2 tablespoons Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 boxes frozen puff pastry, thawed
1/4 cup melted unsalted butter

For Chocolate Sauce

1 cup milk
1 tablespoon Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
Juice & zest of 1/4 orange
1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate morsels

Directions

For Cinnamon Twists

1 – Preheat oven to 400F.
2 – Mix Splenda Granulated Sweetener and cinnamon together in a small bowl.
3 – Granulated Sweetener and cinnamon together in a small bowl.
4 – Unfold sheets of puff pastry. Brush each sheet with butter and sprinkle generously with the cinnamon mixture. Lay 2 sheets of puff pastry on top of each other. Cut into 6 strips, lengthwise. Repeat with the next 2 sheets.
5 – Twist each strip, so each set of two strips wrap around each other. Place onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
6 – Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
7 – Serve with the Chocolate Sauce.

For Chocolate Dipping Sauce

1 – Heat all ingredients except chocolate in a mediums sauce pan. Add chocolate and stir constantly until chocolate melts and is well mixed, about 10 minutes.
Serve warm alongside the Cinnamon Twists.
NOTES:
Here’s a healthier twist on a churro — twisted dough is sprinkled with cinnamon-sugar and dipped in chocolate.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 12 servings

Serving Size: 1 twist, 2 tablespoons sauce

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 140
Fat: 10 grams
Saturated Fat: 5 grams
Fiber: 1 grams
Sodium: 75 milligrams
Cholesterol: 10 milligrams
Protein: 2 grams
Carbohydrates: 11 grams
Sugars: 5 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/cinnamon-twists-with-chocolate-dipping-sauce