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Banana Bran Bread

August 17, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management | 1 Comment
Tags: All-Purpose Flour, baking, Baking powder, Baking Soda, Banana Bran Bread, Bananas, Bran Cereal, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Eggs, Food, Ground Cinnamon, recipes, Salt, Sugar, Sugar substitute, Unsweetened Banana Chips, Vegetable Oil

I have a recipe for a Banana Bran Bread to pass along. To make this Bread you’ll be needing Bran Cereal, All Purpose Flour, Salt, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Ground Cinnamon, Vegetable Oil, Sugar, Sugar Substitute, Eggs, Bananas, and Unsweetened Banana Chips. 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/

Banana Bran Bread
To add a bit of variety to this banana bread, try folding in 1/2 cup dried fruit or sprinkling the top of the batter with chopped walnuts or pecans.

Ingredients
1 cup bran cereal
1/2 cup boiling water
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons sugar substitute
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup ripe mashed bananas (2 medium to large bananas)
1/4 cup crumbled unsweetened banana chips

Directions
Yield:
12 (3/4-inch-thick) slices
Serving size: 1 slice

1 – Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat an 8 1/2-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

2 – Pour cereal into heatproof bowl. Add boiling water. Stir. Set aside 10 minutes. Combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon in large bowl. In separate bowl, stir together oil, sugar, sugar substitute, and eggs. Beat well. Stir in flour mixture and bran. Mix well. Stir in mashed bananas.

3 – Spoon batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle with banana chips. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool bread in pan 5 minutes. Turn out onto wire rack. Cool completely.

Variation: Fold in 1/2 cup dried fruit. Sprinkle top of batter with chopped walnuts or pecans before baking if your diet plan allows.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 135 calories, Carbohydrates: 24 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 35 mg, Sodium: 167 mg, Fiber: 2 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/sides/banana-bran-bread/

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Easy Pear Crisp

August 12, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes | Leave a comment
Tags: All-Purpose Flour, baking, Bartlett Pears, Cooking, CooksRecipes, dessert, Easy Pear Crisp, Food, Graham Crackers, Ground Cinnamon, Lemon juice, Light Butter, recipes, Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener, Water

I have a recipe for an Easy Pear Crisp to pass along. To make this recipe you’ll be needing Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener, Graham Crackers, Light Butter, Ground Cinnamon, All Purpose Flour, Bartlett Pears, Lemon Juice, and Water. 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

Easy Pear Crisp
Make this incredible pear crisp for your next fall gathering. The delicately spiced aroma will fill your home. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Recipe Ingredients:
1/4 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
3 graham crackers
1/4 cup light butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups peeled and sliced Bartlett pears
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Cooking Directions:
1 – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray an 8x8x2-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
2 – Place all topping ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Blend until crumbly. Set aside.
3 – Toss together all filling ingredients. Place in prepared baking pan. Cover with topping.
4 – Bake in preheated oven 40 to 45 minutes or until bubbling around the edges.
Makes 6 servings.

Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Baked Apple Turnovers

August 12, 2021 at 6:00 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Dessert of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: All-Purpose Flour, Baked Apple Turnovers, baking, Cooking, CooksRecipes, dessert, Diabetes, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Egg white, Food, Granny Smith Apples, Ground Cinnamon, recipes, Refrigerated Pie Crusts, Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener, Water

This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is Baked Apple Turnovers. To make the Turnovers you’ll be needing Granny Smith Apples, Water, Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener, All Purpose Flour, Ground Cinnamon, Refrigerated Pie Crusts, and Egg White. 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

Baked Apple Turnovers
Let the kids help with filling and sealing the pastry for these crispy fruit-filled treats.

Recipe Ingredients:
4 Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (15-ounce) container refrigerated pie crusts
1 egg white, lightly beaten

Cooking Directions:
1 – Cook apples and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat, covered, stirring occasionally and breaking up apples with the back of a spoon, 10 to 12 minutes or until apples form a coarse purée. Add Splenda® Granulated Sweetener and flour; cook 2 to 3 additional minutes, stirring constantly until Splenda® Granulated Sweetener dissolves and mixture is thickened. Stir in cinnamon. Spoon apple mixture into a bowl to cool slightly.
2 – Preheat oven to 425°F (225°C). Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray; set aside.
3 – Unroll pie crusts; cut each one into four wedges. Roll each wedge into a 6-inch circle. Place 3 level tablespoons apple mixture on each circle; moisten edges of dough with water and fold dough over to form a half-moon shape. Crimp to seal, and cut vents to release steam. Place on prepared pan; brush tops with egg white.
4 – Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until turnovers are browned. Cool turnovers on a wire rack 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Makes 8 turnovers.

Apple Cinnamon Grill

July 3, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management | Leave a comment
Tags: Apple Cinnamon Grill, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Food, Granny Smith apple, Grilling, Ground Cinnamon, Low Sugar Red Raspberry Preserves, recipes, Reduced Fat Cream Cheese, Whole Grain Cinnamon Raisin Bread, Yogurt Spread

I’ve got a recipe for a Apple Cinnamon Grill. To make this Delicious Grilled Sandwich you’ll be needing Yogurt Spread, Whole Grain Cinnamon Raisin Bread, Reduced Fat Cream Cheese, Granny Smith Apple, Low Sugar Red Raspberry Preserves, and Ground Cinnamon. 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/

Apple Cinnamon Grill
Filled with cream cheese, Granny Smith apple, and low-sugar red raspberry preserves on cinnamon raisin bread, this grilled sandwich is out of this world!

Ingredients
4 teaspoons vegetable-oil-and-yogurt spread
8 slices whole grain cinnamon raisin bread
1/4 cup reduced-fat cream cheese
1 medium Granny Smith apple (about 5 ounces), thinly sliced
1/4 cup low-sugar red raspberry preserves
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 1 sandwich

1. Spread 1/2 teaspoon spread onto one side of bread slices. Spread 1 tablespoon cream cheese on opposite side of four bread slices. Arrange apple slices over cream cheese. Spread 1 tablespoon preserves on opposite side of remaining four bread slices; sprinkle with cinnamon. Place on top of apples to create sandwich.

2. Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Grill sandwiches 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 265 calories, Carbohydrates: 36 g, Protein: 8 g, Saturated Fat: 8 g, Cholesterol: 10 mg, Sodium: 300 mg, Fiber: 3 g https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/snack/apple-cinnamon-grill/

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Apricot and Cinnamon Fruit Dip

June 12, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes | Leave a comment
Tags: Apples, Apricot and Cinnamon Fruit Dip, Apricot Preserves, Bananas, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Dips, Food, Greek Style Yogurt, Ground Cinnamon, Kiwis, Low Fat Cream Cheese, recipes, Splenda® No Calorie Sweetener with Fiber, Strawberries, Vanilla extract

I have a recipe for Apricot and Cinnamon Fruit Dip to pass along. To make this Dip 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 Greek Style Yogurt. The Fruit Dip is 1210 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 2021! 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.

Roasted Dessert Pears

May 13, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Bartlett Pears, Butter, Cooking, CooksRecipes, dessert, Diabetes, Food, Fresh Lemon Juice, Ground Cinnamon, Low-Fat Vanilla Frozen Yogurt, Maple Flavoring, Orange juice, recipes, Roasted Pears, Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener

I have a recipe for Roasted Dessert Pears to pass along. To make this recipe you’ll be needing Bartlett Pears, Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener, Ground Cinnamon, Fresh Lemon Juice, Butter, Maple Flavoring, Orange Juice, and Low-Fat Vanilla Frozen Yogurt. 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

Roasted Dessert Pears

A light fruit ending to a luscious meal.

Recipe Ingredients:

4 ripe Bartlett pears, peeled, cored, and cut in half
2 tablespoons Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/4 teaspoon maple flavoring
1/2 cup orange juice
1 pint low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt

Cooking Directions:

1 – Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2 – Arrange pears cut side down in an 11x7x1 1/2-inch baking dish. Combine Splenda® Granulated Sweetener, cinnamon, lemon juice, butter, and maple flavoring. Spoon over pears, turning to coat. Pour orange juice in bottom of pan around pears.
3 -Bake, uncovered, 20 to 25 minutes or until pears are tender.
4 – Serve warm or at room temperature with 1 scoop frozen yogurt.
Makes 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts Per Serving (1/8 of recipe): Calories: 130; Calories from Fat: 35; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 10mg; Sodium: 60mg; Total Carbs: 24g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugars: 20g; Protein: 3g.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/roasted_dessert_pears_recipe.html

MELON BANANA SORBET

April 29, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a comment
Tags: Banana, Cantaloupe, Cooking, Corn syrup, Creme de Menthe Liqueur, Desert, Diabetes, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Food, Grated Lime Peel, Ground Cinnamon, Lime juice, MELON BANANA SORBET, recipes, Sorbet, Splenda Sugar Blend

I have a recipe for a MELON BANANA SORBET. To make this SORBET you’ll be needing Cantaloupe, Banana, Splenda Sugar Blend, Corn Syrup, Creme de Menthe Liqueur, Lime Juice, Grated Lime Peel, and Ground Cinnamon. The Sorbet 80 calories and 19 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 2021! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

MELON BANANA SORBET
Here’s a frozen treat to keep on hand for hot days or July 4th parties. Recipe for Melon Banana Sorbet from our Desserts recipe section.

Ingredients

1 small cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks
1 banana, sliced
1/4 cup Splenda Sugar Blend
2 tablespoons corn syrup
2 teaspoons creme de menthe liqueur
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1 – In a food processor or blender, combine all ingredients.
2 – Process until smooth, then scrape into an ice-cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer’s directions. Or scrape into a shallow metal pan, cover, and freeze 4 to 6 hours.
3 – Break mixture into chunks and pulse 10 to 20 seconds in the food processor or just until no longer chunky and somewhat creamy in texture. Freeze up to 1 month. Pulse briefly in the food processor just before serving.

NOTES:
Here’s a frozen treat to keep on hand for hot days.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 8 servings

Serving Size: 2/3 cup

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 80
Fiber: 1 grams
Sodium: 10 milligrams
Protein: 1 grams
Carbohydrates: 19 grams
Sugars: 9 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/melon-banana-sorbet

Sensibly Delicious Oatmeal-Butterscotch Cookies

March 18, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes | Leave a comment
Tags: All-Purpose Flour, baking, Baking Soda, Brown Sugar, Cookies, Cooking, CooksRecipes, dessert, Food, Ground Cinnamon, NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Butterscotch Flavored Morsels, Old Fashioned Oats, recipes, Sensibly Delicious Oatmeal-Butterscotch Cookies, Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking

I have a recipe for some Sensibly Delicious Oatmeal-Butterscotch Cookies. To make these Cookies you’ll be needing All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Ground Cinnamon, SPLENDA® Sugar Blend for Baking, Brown Sugar, Old Fashioned Oats, NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Butterscotch Flavored Morsels and more! 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

Sensibly Delicious Oatmeal-Butterscotch Cookies
A winning combination, SPLENDA® and NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® have teamed up to give you these ‘sensibly delicious’ cookies.

Recipe Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened
1/3 cup SPLENDA® Sugar Blend for Baking*
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or grated peel of 1 orange
3 cups quick or old-fashioned oats
1 2/3 cups (11 ounce package) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Butterscotch Flavored Morsels

Cooking Directions:
1 – Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2 – Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, SPLENDA® Sugar Blend for Baking, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in oats and morsels. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
3 – Bake for 7 to 8 minutes for chewy cookies or 9 to 10 minutes for crisp cookies. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Makes 4 dozen cookies.

*3/4 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granular can be substituted for SPLENDA® Sugar Blend for Baking.

For Pan Cookie Variation: Grease 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan. Prepare dough as above. Spread into prepared pan. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until very lightly browned. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Makes 4 dozen bars.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/48 of recipe): Calories: 130 Calories from Fat: 60 Total Fat: 7 g Saturated Fat: 4.5 g Cholesterol: 20 mg Sodium: 90 mg Carbohydrates: 16 g Dietary Fiber: 1 g Sugars: 10 g Protein: 1 g.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/cookie/sensibly_delicious_oatmeal-butterscotch_cookies_recipe.html

Spicy Sweet Potato Muffins

March 16, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, sweet potatoes | Leave a comment
Tags: All Spice, All-Purpose Flour, baking, Baking powder, Baking Soda, Brown Sugar, Canned Sweet Potatoes, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Egg, Food, Ground Cinnamon, Low Fat Buttermilk, recipes, Slat, Spicy Sweet Potato Muffins, Vegetable Oil

I have a recipe for some Spicy Sweet Potato Muffins. To make this delicious Muffins you’ll be needing Brown Sugar, Ground Cinnamon, All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Slat, Baking Soda, All Spice, Canned Sweet Potatoes, Low Fat Buttermilk, Vegetable Oil, and Egg. This recipe is also 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/

Spicy Sweet Potato Muffins
The delicious flavor of sweet potatoes make these muffins the perfect anytime treat!

Ingredients
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar, divided
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup mashed cooked or canned sweet potatoes
3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 egg

Directions
Yield: 12 muffins
Serving size: 1 muffin

1 – Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray 12 standard (2 1/2-inch) muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray. Combine 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in small bowl; mix well. Set aside.

2 – Combine flour, baking powder, remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon, salt, baking soda and allspice in large bowl. Stir in remaining 1/3 cup brown sugar. Combine sweet potatoes, buttermilk, oil and egg in medium bowl; mix well. Stir into flour mixture just until moistened. Spoon evenly into prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle with brown-sugar cinnamon mixture.

3 – Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean. Remove to wire rack; cool completely.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 166 calories, Carbohydrates: 26 g, Protein: 3 g, Fat: 6 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 19 mg, Sodium: 256 mg, Fiber: 1 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/breakfast/spicy-sweet-potato-muffins/

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Cran-Apple Oatmeal

February 23, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes | Leave a comment
Tags: 2% Milk, Apple, Breakfast, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Cran-Apple Oatmeal, Dried Cranberries, Equal Spoonful, Food, Ground Cinnamon, Pecans, Quick Oats, recipes, Salt, Vanilla extract

Here’s a recipe for Cran-Apple Oatmeal. To make this Breakfast Oatmeal you’ll be needing 2% Milk, Dried Cranberries, Ground Cinnamon, Salt, Quick Oats, Apple, Equal Spoonful, Pecans, and Vanilla Extract. 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

Cran-Apple Oatmeal
Cran-Apple Oatmeal is prepared with milk, and combined with dried cranberries and fresh apple to create a hot breakfast cereal that’s hard to resist.

Recipe Ingredients:
2 cups 2% or skim milk
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup old-fashioned or quick oats, uncooked
3/4 cup chopped apple
2 tablespoons Equal® Spoonful*
2 tablespoons chopped pecans (optional)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cooking Directions:
1 – Combine milk, cranberries, cinnamon and salt in medium saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
2 – Add oats and apple. Simmer, uncovered 5 to 6 minutes for old-fashioned (1 to 2 minutes for quick), stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed.
3 – Remove from heat. Stir in Equal®, nuts and vanilla.
Makes 2 servings.

*May substitute 3 packets Equal sweetener.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/2 of recipe): calories 387, protein 16 g, carbohydrate 64 g, fat 8 g, cholesterol 20 mg, sodium 437 mg.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/cran-apple_oatmeal_recipe.html