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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 – Pumpkin Spice Mini Donuts

November 5, 2020 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 – Pumpkin Spice Mini Donuts. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Nonstick Cooking Spray, Granulated Sugar, Ground Cinnamon, White Whole Wheat Flour, Brown Sugar, Baking Powder, Salt, Ground Ginger, Ground Nutmeg, Baking Soda, Canned Solid Pumpkin, Eggs, Milk, Butter, and Vanilla. Enjoy the Donuts! 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/

Pumpkin Spice Mini Donuts
Perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving and any time in between, these mini-donuts are jam-packed with cinnamon, ginger and pumpkin flavor!

Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
2 cups white whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup canned solid-pack pumpkin
2 eggs
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
1/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions
Yield: 36 donuts
Serving size: 2 donuts

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 36 mini (1 3/4-inch) muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray. Combine granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in small bowl; set aside.

2. Combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon, salt, ginger, nutmeg and baking soda in medium bowl; mix well. Beat pumpkin, eggs, butter, milk and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until combined. Gradually add flour mixture, beating well after each addition. Spoon scant tablespoonful batter into each prepared muffin cup.

3. Bake 12 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 2 minutes.

4. Working one at a time, dip doughnuts into cinnamon-sugar mixture, turning to coat evenly. Return to wire racks; let stand until set. Serve warm or cool completely.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 115 calories, Carbohydrates: 19 g, Protein: 3 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 28 mg, Sodium: 157 mg, Fiber: 2 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/desserts-sweets/pumpkin-spice-mini-donuts/

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Sunday’s Pork Roast Dinner Recipe – Cinnamon Pork Roast

June 21, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, Sunday’s Pork Roast Dinner Recipe | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Boneless Pork Loin Roast, Cinnamon Pork Roast, Cloves, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Food, Granulated Sugar, Grilling, Ground Cinnamon, Ground White Pepper, Onions, recipes, Salt, Soy sauce, Sunday’s Pork Roast Dinner Recipe

This week’s Sunday’s Pork Roast Dinner Recipe is a Cinnamon Pork Roast. This week’s recipe is made using a Boneless Pork Loin Roast, Ground Cinnamon, Salt, Ground White Pepper, Granulated Sugar, Onions, Cloves, and Soy Sauce. Dinner is served! 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

Cinnamon Pork Roast
A surprising pleasant, touch of cinnamon sweet, mildly hot flavor is imparted in this very special, savory roast.

Recipe Ingredients:
3 1/2 to 4 pounds boneless pork loin roast
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 onion, finely grated
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 to 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Cooking Directions:
1 – Combine cinnamon, salt pepper, sugar, onion, and garlic. Blend in 1 tablespoon soy sauce. If not spreadable, add another tablespoon of soy sauce. Rub mixture into loin. Refrigerate 3 hours to overnight.
2 – Grill pork over medium-low indirect fire 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours (about 20 minutes per pound) or until the internal temperature is 155°F (approximately 65°C).
3 – Allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting into thin slices.
Serves 10 to 12.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/pork/cinnamon_pork_roast_recipe.html

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 comment
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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
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/desserts-sweets/lemon-mini-tarts/

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Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Orange Almond Cake

March 26, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment
Tags: Almond paste, baking, Baking powder, cakes, Cholesterol-Free Egg Substitute, Cooking, dessert, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Eggs, Flour, Food, Fresh Berries, Granulated Sugar, Orange Almond Cake, recipes, Salt, Vanilla

This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is a Orange Almond Cake. To make this week’s recipe you’ll need All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Salt, Granulated Sugar, Almond Paste, Eggs, Cholesterol-free egg substitute, Grated Orange Peel, Vanilla, Powdered Sugar, and Fresh Berries. This sounds like a winning recipe to me! 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/

Orange Almond Cake
Perfect paired with fresh berries, this cake makes a heavenly dessert!

Ingredients
2/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus additional for dusting pan
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup almond paste
2 eggs
1/2 cup cholesterol-free egg substitute
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons powdered sugar
Fresh berries (optional)

Directions
Yield: 10 servings

1 – Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut circle of parchment paper to fit inside 9-inch round springform or cake pan. Spray pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place paper circle on bottom of pan; spray with cooking spray and dust with flour.

2 – Combine 2/3 cup flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in small bowl. Beat granulated sugar and almond paste in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until blended. Beat in eggs, egg substitute, orange peel, and vanilla until smooth. Beat in flour mixture just until blended. Pour batter into prepared pan.

3 – Bake 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.

4 – Remove side of pan; transfer cake to platter. Sprinkle with powdered sugar; serve with berries, if desired.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 139 calories, Carbohydrates: 25 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 42 mg, Sodium: 176 mg, Fiber: 1 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/desserts-sweets/orange-almond-cake/

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