Diabetic Recipes

FRUIT / PUNCH / JELLY / JAM

noreply@blogger.com (Diabetic Recipes) — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:13:00 +0000

SUGAR - FREE CRANBERRY RELISH

2 c. cranberries
2 apples
1 c. orange juice

Grind together the cranberries and apples, using a sweet apple. (May also use blender). Add orange juice, chopped nuts and sweetener to taste. Refrigerate several hours before using.

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DIABETIC ORANGE SUNBEAMS

1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. raisins
1 egg
2 tbsp. orange juice
2 tsp. grated orange rind
1 1/2 tsp. Sucaryl

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Add all at once: raisins, eggs, orange juice, orange rind and Sucaryl. Mix well. Make into small balls; flatten on cookie sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes at 375 degrees.

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FRUIT DIP

1 c. plain yogurt
8 oz. light cream
8 packets Equal sugar
1 tsp. vanilla.

Mix all ingredients together.

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FROZEN APRICOT MOUSSE

1 c. apricot apple butter
1/2 c. whipping cream
2 egg whites
2 tbsp. Fruit Sweet

Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Fold into the apricot apple butter. Whip the cream until stiff, adding the Fruit Sweet. Fold the whipped cream into the apricot mixture. Freeze.

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FRUIT LEATHER

Place a sheet of plastic wrap in the bottom of a cookie sheet. Smooth a thin layer of fruit butter with the edge of a pancake turner. Place in the oven to dry at the lowest heat, about 120, for about 2 hours, or until dry, then remove and cool. Peel off and roll in plastic wrap. For variety, sprinkle with finely chopped walnuts before drying.

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FRUIT SALAD TOPPING

1 1/2 c. milk (skim or 1%)
1 (3 oz.) sugar free vanilla pudding

Add: 2 tbsp. frozen orange juice concentrate
1 tsp. grated orange peel (opt.)

Can be served as a side dish with mixed fruit (fresh) or mix fruit and topping in bowl.

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RASPBERRY MOUSSE

2/3 c. Strawberry Fanciful
1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
2 egg whites
1/2 c. whipping cream

Add cream of tartar to egg whites, beat until stiff, but not dry. Fold into Strawberry Fanciful. Fold the whipped cream into the fruit mixture. Chill before serving or freeze for frozen mousse. For flavor variation try: Strawberry, blueberry, orange pineapple, pineapple berry or peach.

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FANCIFUL FREEZE

4 ripe bananas, peeled
1/2 c. Raspberry Fanciful

Wrap bananas in plastic wrap and freeze overnight. Remove from freezer, break into 4 or 5 pieces and let stand at room temperature for about 10 minutes to slightly soften for the processor. Blend the bananas in a processor or blender until creamy. Add the Raspberry (or other flavor) Fanciful and blend briefly. This can be served immediately, or stored in the freezer. Serves 4.

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PINEAPPLE SHERBET

1 (16 oz.) can crushed pineapple in pineapple juice
1 tsp. unflavored gelatin (1/3 envelope)
2 tbsp. lemon juice nonnutritive sweetener equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 c. nonfat dry milk powder

At least 3 1/2 hours before serving: Drain pineapple, reserving juice. In small saucepan, into 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice, sprinkle gelatin. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup reserved pineapple juice, lemon juice, crushed pineapple and nonnutritive sweetener; cool. In small bowl with mixer at high speed, beat milk powder with 1/2 cup ice water until stiff peaks form; gently stir in gelatin mixture until well combined. Pour into shallow pan; freeze 3 hours or until firm. Makes 8 servings.

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ORANGE SHERBET

1 c. orange juice
1 tsp. unflavored gelatin (1/3 envelope)
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. grated orange peel nonnutritive sweetener equal to 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 c. nonfat dry milk powder

Mix all ingredients together until well blended.

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STRAWBERRY DIABETIC JAM

1 c. berries
3/4 c. sugar-free strawberry pop
1 pkg. strawberry sugar-free Jello
3 packets Equal

Mash the berries, add soda pop and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in Jello until dissolved. Stir in sweetener and pour in jars. Seal and store in refrigerator. Yields about 1 1/4 cups. You may use other fruits such as raspberries, peaches or cherries.

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DIABETIC PUNCH

1-2 liter diet Sprite
1 (46 oz.) can chilled unsweetened pineapple juice
1 pkg. blueberry Kool-Aid with Nutrasweet

Chill all ingredients and pour in punch bowl and serve.

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DIABETIC EGG NOG

1 1/2 c. milk
5 sucaryl tablets
4 eggs, beaten well
2 tsp. vanilla

Put all ingredients together and mix well.

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DIABETIC JELLY

1 qt. sugarless apple juice
4 tbsp. artificial sweetener (can add more)
4 tbsp. lemon juice
2 pkg. unflavored gelatin

Mix ingredients and boil gently for 5 minutes. Cool and pour into containers. Store in refrigerator.

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BANANA NUT SQUARES FOR DIABETICS

2/3 c. margarine
4 pkg. Sweet 'n Low or 2 or 3 tsp.
2 eggs, separated (stiffly beat whites)
1 c. mashed bananas
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. sour cream
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Cream Sweet 'n Low and margarine. Add egg yolks and mix well. Add bananas, sift dry ingredients. Add alternately with sour cream to shortening mixture. Mix until well blended. Add vanilla, stiffly beaten egg whites and nuts. Pour into two 8x8 or 9x9 inch square pans. Doesn’t rise like regular bars.

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DIABETIC JELLY

1 c. unsweetened juice (any kind)
1/4 tsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. sugar substitute
1 tbsp. plain gelatin
1 tbsp. cornstarch

Mix lemon juice, sugar substitute, gelatin and cornstarch. Add fruit juice and stir well to mix. Boil hard for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Makes 1 small jar. Store in refrigerator.

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DIABETIC APPLE JELLY

2 env. unflavored gelatin
2 c. unsweetened apple juice
Artificial sweetener to taste
2 tbsp. lemon juice
Yellow food coloring

Sterilize 2 half-pint jars by covering with water and boiling for 15 minutes. Soften gelatin in 1 cup apple juice. Heat to a boil the other cup of apple juice. Remove from heat. Add juice with softened gelatin. Add lemon juice. Bring to full boil and cook about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add food coloring and sweetener to taste. Pour into sterile half-pint jars, seal, and cool. Store in refrigerator. Makes 2 half-pints.

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DIABETIC SPAGHETTI SAUCE

1 tsp. vegetable oil

1 1/4 lb. lean ground round

3 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce

1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste

4 c. water

1/4 tsp. salt (optional)

1 tsp. pepper

1 tsp. oregano

Dash of garlic

Brown onions in oil; add meat and brown.

Drain fat; add rest of ingredients. Simmer 1 hour uncovered.

Serving size, 1/2 cup.

(Lean meat exchange 1, vegetable exchange 1, Calories 90, Carbohydrates 5 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Sodium 264 mg.

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DIABETIC BARBECUE SAUCE

1 sm. onion, minced
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 c. water
1/4 c. wine vinegar
1/4 c. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. salt (optional)
2 tsp. paprika
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. cloves

Combine all ingredients; bring to full boil. Simmer 20 minutes. Serving size = 1/4 cup

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ANNE'S DIABETIC CHOCOLATE SYRUP

1/3 c. dry cocoa
1 1/4 c. cold water
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
3 tsp. liquid sweetner

Combine all ingredients; bring to full boil. Simmer 20 minutes.

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DIABETIC CRANBERRY AND ORANGE SALAD

1 lb. fresh cranberries
1 med. orange, do not peel
1 med. apple, do not peel
1 lg. celery stalk

Grind the above ingredients together. 1 (3 oz.) box orange sugar free Jello 2 tbsp. Equal sweetener Dissolve Jello in 3/4 cup boiling water; add 3/4 cup cold water. Add ground fruit, celery, pineapple, sweetener. Chill.

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EASY SUGAR-FREE DESSERT

1 (6 oz.) pkg. sugar-free Jello
2 c. hot water
1/2 pkg. Crystal Light lemonade mix
2 c. water
3 c. Cool Whip
1 angle food cake

Dissolve Jello in hot water. Add lemonade mix and water. Chill until slightly thickened, beat until frothy and fold in Cool Whip. Fold in cake broken in pieces. Put into 9 x 13 inch pan and chill.

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CREAM PUFFS

½ Margarine
1 c. boliling water
1 c. flour
½ tsp salt
4 eggs

Melt margarine in 1 cup boiling water. Sift flour and salt together. Add to boiling liquid all at once and stir until mixture leaves side of pan in compact ball. Cool 1 minute.

Put in mixing bowl and add eggs - one at a time, beating well after each addition. Drop by rounded teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes and then at 400 degrees for about 25 minutes. Cool and fill with favorite filling. Suggested filling: 1 tub Cool Whip, stir in 1/2 package instant vanilla pudding.

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CAKE / PIE / MUFFIN / CUSTARD

noreply@blogger.com (Diabetic Recipes) — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:12:00 +0000

BLACK BOTTOM PIE

--GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST:--

1 1/4 c. graham cracker crumbs
1/2 c. diet margarine

--FILLING--

1 envelope unflavored gelatin
3/4 c. part-skim ricotta cheese
12 packets sweetener
1 packet low-calorie whipped topping mix
1 1/2 c. skim milk
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
1/4 c. cocoa

Combine crumbs with diet margarine by cutting in softened margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press firmly in bottom and sides of 8 or 9 inch pie pan. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool. In small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup skim milk. Let stand one minute.

Heat, stirring constantly until gelatin dissolves. In blender or food processor, blend ricotta until smooth and add gelatin mixture, remaining 1 cup milk and vanilla. Continue blending until completely smooth. Remove half the mixture, set aside. To mixture still in blender, add 6 packs sugar substitute and cocoa. Blend thoroughly. Pour blender mixture into crust, chill for 30 minutes or until partially set. At the same time, chill remaining mixture for 30 minutes.

Prepare whipped topping mix according to package directions gradually adding remaining 6 packets sugar substitute. Whisk into reserved, chilled mixture until blended smoothly. Spoon over chocolate layer; chill until set. Garnish with dusting of cocoa. Makes one (8 or 9 inch) pie or 8 servings.

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SUGARLESS CAKE

1 c. dates, chopped
1 c. prunes, chopped
1 c. raisins
1 c. cold water
1 stick margarine, melted
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. plain flour
1 c. nuts, chopped
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. vanilla

Boil dates and prunes in the one cup of water for 3 minutes; add margarine and raisins and let cool. Mix flour, soda, salt, eggs, nuts, spices and vanilla. Add to fruit mixture. Stir to blend. Pour into baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.

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BANANA SPLIT PIE

1 graham cracker crust
1 (4 oz.) pkg. sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
2 c. low-fat milk
2 bananas, sliced
1 (15 oz.) can crushed pineapple
1 c. Cool Whip
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. pecans, chopped

Mix pudding with milk and beat until thick, pour into crust. Put bananas over pudding. Squeeze pineapple to remove all juice. Sprinkle on top of bananas. Cover with Cool Whip, sprinkle pecans on top. Chill well.

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GOLDEN CARROT PIE

2 eggs
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
Pinch salt
1/2 c. Fruit Sweet
9" pie shell
Dash ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp. ground ginger
1 c. cooked carrots, riced or mashed
1/2 c. heavy cream

Beat the eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger and salt until thoroughly blended. Add the carrots and stir well. Pour in the Fruit Sweet and cream and stir until completely blended. Pour the filling into the pie shell and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes clean. Serve with whipped topping.

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APPLESAUCE CAKE

2 eggs, well beaten
1 c. Apple Butter
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. butter, melted
1/2 c. Fruit Sweet
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Combine the eggs, butter and apple butter. Sift the flour and bake soda. Add the walnuts and raisins to the flour mixture and blend. Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture alternately with the Fruit Sweet. Pour the batter into a greased tube pan and bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Turn out and cool before serving. Serve with whipped cream.

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NO-SUGAR CUSTARD

6 egg yolks
1/4 c. Fruit Sweet
1/2 c. flour
2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tbsp. butter

In a medium bowl, beat egg yolks and Fruit Sweet until thick and pale. While continuing to beat, gradually sift in flour. Pour into a saucepan and place over low heat on the stove and gradually add milk and vanilla. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture has thickened to a custard consistency, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Melt butter and pour over custard to prevent a skin from forming while it cools. Makes 3 cups.

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CHOCOLATE CAKE

2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. butter, melted
1 c. strawberry apple butter
1 tsp. vanilla
5 tbsp. milk
3/4 c. Fudge Sweet Topping
5 tbsp. Fruit Sweet
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder

Combine eggs, butter, strawberry apple butter and vanilla. Place the covered jar of Fudge Sweet into hot water to thin. Add the milk, Fudge Sweet and Fruit Sweet to the butter mixture. Sift the flour and baking soda together and blend with the wet mixture. Pour into two greased and floured 9" round tins or equivalent. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Cool. Top with whipped cream.

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ORANGE MINCE CAKE

2 eggs, well beaten
1/3 c. Fruit Sweet
1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 c. butter
1 c. Fruit Mincemeat
1 tsp. baking soda

Beat eggs, melt butter and add to Mincemeat and Fruit Sweet. Sift dry ingredients, add to mincemeat mix and blend. Spoon and smooth batter into oiled and floured 8" baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 25 minutes. Top with Orange Cream Cheese Topping.

--ORANGE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING--

6 oz. cream cheese
2 tbsp. Fruit Sweet
2 tbsp. concentrated orange juice

Blend all ingredients together. Use on Orange Mince Cake.

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LO-CAL CHEESE CAKE

12 oz. low fat Ricotta cheese
4 eggs, separated
3/4 c. Fruit Sweet
Grated peel of 1 lemon
3 graham crackers, finely crushed
12 oz. low fat cottage cheese
2/3 c. non-instant milk powder
5 tbsp. lemon juice or to taste
2 tsp. pure vanilla
Butter or oleo for pan

Put cheese in process with egg yolks and Fruit Sweet and blend. Add milk, powder and process until smooth. Add vanilla, lemon juice and peel to cheese mixture. Blend until smooth. Beat egg whites until frothy, then add to the processor and blend for about 2 seconds, until mixed. Butter the bottom and 1/2 way up the sides of a 9" springform pan.

Pour the graham cracker crumbs into the pan and shake until buttered area is coated. Leave any extra on the bottom. Pour cheesecake mixture into pan and bake at 350 degrees with a pan of water in the oven to prevent drying. Bake for 45 minutes or until inserted knife emerges clean. Cool. May serve with Wax Orchards All-Fruit Fanciful preserve of your choice. Variations: All cottage or all ricotta cheese may be used. For standard cream cheese cake, substitute 24 ounces cream cheese, 3 eggs, 1/2 cup powdered milk and 2/3 cup Fruit Sweet. Adjust lemon.

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APRICOT PINEAPPLE CAKE

2 eggs, beaten
3/4 c. Apricot Apple Butter
1/2 c. dried apricots, chopped fine
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. butter, melted
1/2 c. drained, crushed pineapple
2 c. flour
1/2 c. Fruit Sweet

Combine the eggs, butter, Apricot Apple Butter, pineapple and dried apricots until thoroughly blended. Mix the flour and baking soda together, then combine with the egg mixture alternately with the Fruit Sweet. Mix until the batter is smooth. Bake in a 9"x12" greased and floured pan at 340 degrees for 40 minutes or until cake springs back when pressed lightly. Remove the cake from the oven. Cool, turn out and cool completely. Flavor is usually better the next day.

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REFRIGERATOR BRAN MUFFINS

1 1/2 c. apple juice
1 c. butter, melted
4 well beaten eggs
4 c. buttermilk
5 tsp. baking soda
2 c. processed Bran Buds
1 c. Fruit Sweet
4 c. ready-to-eat bran cereal
5 c. flour
1 tsp. salt

Pour the juice into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Remove, pour in the Bran Buds and stir well. Let the mixture stand for several minutes. Combine the butter, Fruit Sweet and eggs and beat well. Then stir in the bran cereal. Pour in the buttermilk and stir well, then add the flour, baking soda and salt. Beat the batter until it is thoroughly blended.

Add the juice and Bran Buds and stir the batter until well blended. Drop several teaspoonfuls of batter into each greased muffin cup. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until the center of each muffin is done. The batter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 6 weeks and used as needed. Fruit and nuts, such as raisins, cranberries, bananas and walnuts, can be finely chopped, tossed with a little flour can also be used to add a little variety.

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BUTTER POUNDCAKE

2 eggs, separated
6 tbsp. butter, softened
2 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. baking powder
4 tbsp. whipping cream
3/4 c. Fruit Sweet
1 3/4 c. sifted cake flour
1 tsp. baking soda

Beat the egg yolks well. Add cream, butter, Fruit Sweet and vanilla and beat to blend well. Set aside. Sift the flour, baking powder and baking soda together and set aside in a small bowl. In a medium size bowl, slowly blend the flour mixture and the liquid mixture in small amounts at a time until well mixed. Beat until smooth.

In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Stir a third of the whites into the batter and then gently fold in the remainder. Spoon into a greased and floured 9" pan. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 25 to 35 minutes or until an inserted straw or toothpick comes out dry. Cool for about 5 minutes before turning out onto rack.

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DIABETIC'S PUMPKIN PIE

1 baked, cooked 9 inch pie shell
2 sm. pkgs. sugar free instantvanilla pudding c. milk
1 c. canned pumpkin
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth. Use plain canned pumpkin. Do not use canned pumpkin pie mixture. Pour into pie shell and chill until ready to serve.

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SUGAR-FREE DIABETIC CAKE

2 c. raisins
2 c. water
2 eggs, lightly beaten (you can use eggbeaters or egg whites)
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 c. skim milk
2 c. unsweetened applesauce
3 tsp. Sweet & Low
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)

You may substitute the nuts with 1/2 cup mashed bananas for a uniquely different flavor, if so, mix banana with the wet ingredients. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook raisins in water until all water is absorbed, about 30 minutes. Mix all the wet ingredients in one bowl and all the dry ingredients in a separate bowl. The nuts get added to the flour mixture then add the flour mixture to the liquid mixture. Fold in the raisins. Bake in loaf or bundt pan for 35 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.

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NO BAKE DIABETIC FRUIT CAKE

1 lb. graham crackers, crushed (reserve 3 double crackers)
1/2 lb. margarine
1 lb. marshmallows

Melt above and add cracker crumbs. 3/4 c. grated raisins 1 tsp. coconut flavoring 1/2 c. dried apricots 1/2 c. raw cranberries 3/4 c. dates, cut up Add to first mixture and mix well. Pat mixture in 6"x13"x2" pan lined with plastic wrap. Chill.

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DIABETIC RAISIN CAKE

2 c. water
2 c. raisins

Cook until water evaporates. Add: 2 eggs 2 tbsp. sweetener 3/4 c. cooking oil 1 tsp. soda 2 c. flour 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. vanilla Mix well. Pour into 8"x8" greased pan, bake at 350 degrees for 2 minutes. Makes 20 servings. 1 fruit, 2 fat, 185 calories.

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DIABETIC SPONGE CAKE

7 eggs
1/2 c. fruit juice, orange
3 tbsp. Sweet 'n Low or any sugar substitute
2 tbsp. lemon juice
3/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1 1/2 c. sifted cake flour
1/4 tsp. salt

Separate eggs. Beat egg whites with salt until foamy. Add cream of tartar and continue beating until stiff. In another bowl, combine rest of ingredients and mix well. Fold in beaten egg whites. Bake in greased and floured bundt pan at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or longer; test with toothpick. Serve with no sugar jelly (all fruit) and Cool Whip.

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DIABETIC DATE CAKE

1 stick oleo or margarine
1 egg
2 c. flour
2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. dates
2/3 c. Sugar Twin
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 1/2 c. applesauce
1 c. nuts

Cream oleo; add egg, sugar and vanilla and sift together. Add dry ingredients. Add dates, applesauce and nuts. Beat at medium speed until blended. Bake one hour at 350 degrees.

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DIABETIC AND LOW SODIUM POUND CAKE

2 c. flour

1/2 c. corn oil

2 eggs

3 lg. ripe bananas

1 1/2 tbsp. liquid sweetener

4 tbsp. buttermilk

1 c. raisins

1 tsp. soda

1 tsp. vanilla

1 1/2 c. pecans

Pre-heat oven to 300 degrees Sift flour and soda together. Add oil, liquid sweetener and mix well until light. Beat in eggs. Add rest of ingredients. Beat until well mixed. Pour into loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes

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BIRTHDAY CAKE FOR DIABETIC

2 c. sifted cake flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
6 tbsp. softened margarine
1 1/4 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. almond extract
1 c. sugar
1 egg
3/4 c. milk
1/2 c. sugar-free strawberry jam
1 c. nondairy whipped topping

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two 8 inch round cake pans with parchment paper or waxed paper. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. With an electric mixer at medium speed, cream together margarine, vanilla and almond extract until fluffy. Gradually add sugar, beating constantly. Add egg; beat until mixture is fluffy. stirring with a spoon, add the dry ingredients alternately with milk. Stirring after each addition until batter is smooth. Pour into the prepared pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until done. When cool spread the strawberry jam between the layers. Spread whipped topping on the top. Store in refrigerator until just before serving. For added color you can add a drop of (your color choice) food coloring to the whipped topping before putting it on top of cake.

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DIABETIC CAKE

1 c. raisins
1 1/2 c. water
1/2 c. shortening
1 egg
1 c. oatmeal
1 tbsp. sugar substitute
1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Boil raisins and water. Add other ingredients. Bake in a loaf pan at 350 degrees about 45 minutes or until done.

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DIABETIC FRUIT CAKES

2 c. water
2 c. raisins
1 c. unsweetened apple sauce
2 eggs
2 tbsp. liquid sweetener
3/4 c. cooking oil
1 tsp. soda
2 c. plain flour
1 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. vanilla

Cook raisins in water until water is gone. Add the applesauce, eggs, sweetener and oil and mix well. Blend in the other ingredients which have been sifted together. Add vanilla. Pour into greased and floured pans, preferably loaf pans. Bake about 1 hour at 350 degrees or until done. Makes 10 to 12 servings.

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DIABETIC CAKE (2)

2 c. diced apples, cooked
2 eggs
1 c. nuts
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. soda
1/2 c. Sugar Twin
3/4 c. butter
1 c. raisins
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt

Mix all ingredients together in order above. Bake in tube pan 1 hour at 350 degrees.

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DIABETIC CAKE (3)

1 c. raisins cooked in 1 c. water
1 c. prunes, cooked in 1 c. water, cut up
1 c. unsweetened applesauce
2 eggs
1/4 c. Sweet-n-Low
3/4 c. Wesson oil
2 c. self-rising flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. soda
1 c. black walnuts, chopped

Dredge walnuts and raisins in flour. Beat eggs and applesauce together. Combine all other ingredients and bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes in sheet pan.

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COOKIE / FUDGE / BAR

noreply@blogger.com (Diabetic Recipes) — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 17:18:00 +0000

IT COULD BE A SNICKERS BAR

12 oz. soft diet ice cream
1 c. diet Cool Whip
1/4 c. chunky peanut butter
1 pkg. sugar-free butterscotch pudding (dry)
3 oz. Grape-Nuts cereal

Mix first 4 ingredients in mixer, then stir in cereal. Pour into 8 inch square pan. Cover and freeze. Makes 4 servings.

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CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

1/4 c. margarine
1 tbsp. granulated fructose
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Cream together margarine and fructose, beat in egg, water and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in sifter. Sift dry ingredients into creamed mixture, stirring to blend thoroughly. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop by teaspoonsful onto lightly greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Makes 30 cookies.

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ALMOND BISCUIT RING

1/4 c. granulated brown sugar, replacement
2 tbsp. diatetic maple syrup
2 tsp. reduced calorie margarine
2 tsp. water
1/3 c. almonds, coarsely chopped
1 (8 oz.) tube refrigerator biscuits

In a 1 1/2 quart microwave safe casserole, combine the brown sugar replacement, maple syrup, margarine and water. Cover with a paper towel and microwave on high for one minute. Allow to sit, covered for one minute, then stir to mix in the melted margarine. Stir in the almonds. Cut each of the biscuits into four pieces.

Roll each piece into a ball. Dip each piece into the syrup mixture then place in a microwave safe ring mold. Arrange all coated balls uniformly around the ring mold. Pour any remaining syrup over the balls in the mold.

Microwave on medium (50% power) for 5 to 6 minutes, turning the mold 1/4 turn after each two minutes. Remove from oven and immediately cover with waxed paper. Allow to sit undisturbed 5 minutes; then turn out onto a serving dish. Divide into 10 servings. About 80 calories per serving.

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BROWNIE TORTE

1 1/2 c. chilled whipping cream
3 tbsp. Fruit Sweet or to taste
1 tsp. vanilla

Prepare Fudge Sweet Brownies (see recipe below). Whip cream, Fruit Sweet and vanilla and use as filling and topping for layers of brownies. Low-Fat Substitute: About 3 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed. Substitute your favorite flavoring for the vanilla, such as 1 tablespoon instant coffee or 1 tablespoon concentrated orange juice.

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FUDGE SWEET BROWNIES

2/3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 eggs, beaten well
1/2 c. melted butter or oil
1/2 c. Fudge Sweet, softened
1/2 c. Fruit Sweet
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. walnuts, chopped

Sift flour and baking powder; set aside. Blend the eggs, butter or oil, Fudge Sweet, Fruit Sweet and vanilla. Add the flour mixture and blend thoroughly. Add walnuts. Pour mixture into greased and floured 8"x8" baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes, until cake springs back at a light touch. Doubled recipe will fit into double size cookie pan.

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EASY CHOCOLATE GRAHAM TORTE

Line 13"x9"x2" pan with a layer of graham cracker squares. Prepare 1 large (6 oz.) package of instant sugar-free chocolate pudding as directed on the package. Spread over graham cracker layer. Place in refrigerator to let set a little.

Layer another layer of graham cracker squares over the pudding. Prepare a second package of chocolate pudding as above and spread over graham crackers. Refrigerate. Torte may be topped with whipped cream or Dream Whip when served. This easy dessert is one that diabetics may enjoy.

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TORTE AU CHOCOLA

1 3/4 c. cake flour, sifted
1/43 tsp. salt
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
4 eggs, separated
1/2 c. melted butter or oil
3/4 c. Fruit Sweet
3/4 c. Fudge Sweet
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. milk

Sift dry ingredients together and set aside. Combine the butter or oil, Fruit Sweet, Fudge Sweet and vanilla. Add the yolks to the liquid mixture, blending one at a time. Add the flour mixture to the liquid mixture alternately with the milk. Whip the egg whites to stiff peaks and fold in gently but thoroughly. Bake at 350 degrees for 1/2 hour in 2 (9") round greased and floured tins. Test. Cake will spring back when lightly touched. For a drier cake, bake until the cake draws away from the edge of the pan. Cool.

--FILLING--

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
3 tbsp. Fruit Sweet
1 tsp. vanilla

Blend together. Cream cheese may be warmed slightly to soften for blending. Fill cake, then frost with whipped cream sweetened to taste with Fruit Sweet, flavored with vanilla or your favorite flavoring. Drizzle melted Fruit Sweet around edge of cake. *optional - put thinly sliced strawberries on top.

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DIABETIC OATMEAL PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

2/3 c. oatmeal
2 c. flour
1 tsp. lite salt
1/4 tsp. soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1/3 c. corn oil
2/3 c. salt free peanut butter
1/4 c. Eggbeaters and 1 egg
3 tbsp. skim milk
4 tbsp. liquid sweetener
2 tbsp. sugar substitute

Sift flour, salt, soda, and baking powder. Cream next 6 ingredients together add oatmeal, beat. Add flour mixture, stir until it forms a ball; roll into 1 inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Press down with glass. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes. approx 35 calories per cookie.

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DIABETIC PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

1 c. flour
1/2 c. creamy peanut butter
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. water
1 tbsp. liquid sweetener
1/2 c. salad oil

Mix all together in a large bowl. Shape into balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. (You may add a little more flour if desired.)

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DIABETIC PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES (2)

1/3 c. plain flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
Pinch of salt
2 tbsp. shortening
2 tbsp. peanut butter
1 tsp. Sweet 'n Low
1 egg, beaten

Mix and stir all ingredients in order (flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, shortening, peanut butter and Sweet 'n Low). Add beaten egg and mix well. Drop by large teaspoon on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

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DIABETIC FUDGE

1 14 1/2 oz. evaporated milk
3 tbsp. cocoa
1/4 c. oleo
Liquid Sweetner to equal 1/2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
1/4 c. nuts

Combine milk and cocoa in saucepan. Beat well. Add oleo, sweetner, salt. Bring to boil. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining ingredients except 1/4 cup graham crackers. Cool about 15 minutes. Divide mixture into 32 balls. Roll in remaining cracker crumbs and chill.

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DIABETIC COOKIES

1 c. raisins
1 c. water
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour
1/4 c. dates, chopped
1/2 c. shortening
3 tsp. sweetener
1 tsp. soda

Boil raisins, dates and water for 3 minutes. Add shortening and cool. Add eggs, then all remaining ingredients and mix well. Chill. Drop onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.

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DIABETIC FRUIT COOKIES

1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. water
1 c. dates, chopped
1/2 c. apples, peeled & chopped
3/4 c. raisins
1/2 c. margarine
1 c. quick oats
2 eggs, beaten (or eggbeaters)
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. pecans, chopped

Sift flour and soda, set aside. Cook water, dates, apple and raisins; bring to a boil. Simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add the margarine and stir. Cool mixture and then add eggs, oatmeal and the dry ingredients; add the vanilla and nuts. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Drop on cookie sheets 2 inches apart. Bake in 350 degree oven for about 24 minutes. Store in the refrigerator in air tight container. May also add 1 tsp. cinnamon to dry ingredients if desired.

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DIABETIC ORANGE DATE BARS

1 c. chopped dates
1/4 c. sugar
1/3 c. vegetable oil
1/2 c. orange juice
1 c. all purpose flour
1/2 c. chopped pecans
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tbsp. grated orange rind

Combine dates, sugar, oil and juice in a saucepan. Cook for 5 minutes to soften dates. Cool. Add remaining ingredients. Spread into an oiled 8"x8" baking pan. Bake in 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool before cutting. Makes 36 bars.

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DATE DIABETIC COOKIES

2/3 c. cold water
3/4 c. oleo
1 c. chopped dates
1 egg
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tbsp. sweetener
1 tbsp. water
1 c. flour

Cook cold water, oleo and dates for 3 to 4 minutes and cool. Mix all ingredients. Drop by teaspoons on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes or until done.

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SUGARLESS COOKIES (FOR DIABETICS)

1 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt (opt.)
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. allspice
1 1/2 c. raisins
1 c. unsweetened applesauce
1/2 c. oil
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 c. quick (Mother's) oats

Mix dry ingredients and add remaining ingredients to moisten. Drop by teaspoonful onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 minutes.

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DIABETIC APPLESAUCE COOKIES

1 3/4 c. cake flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. baking powder
Salt (opt.)
1/2 c. butter
1 tbsp. Sweet Ten
1 egg
1 c. unsweetened applesauce
1/2 c. raisins or nuts
1 c. All Bran

Mix ingredients. Drop on cookie sheet. Bake 20 minutes at 375 degrees.

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DIABETIC HEALTH COOKIES

1 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. chopped apples
1 c. water
1/2 c. vegetable shortening
2 well beaten eggs
2 tsp. artificial sweetener (such as sweet n low)
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. flour
3/4 c. chopped nuts

Boil raisins, dates, and apples in water for 3 minutes. Add shortening to melt, then cool and add rest of ingredients with the nuts last. Mix well. Drop by teaspoons onto cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Store in refrigerator in an airtight container.

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MARY TYLER MOORE'S ALMOND MERINGUE COOKIES (DIABETIC)

4 egg whites
8 tsp. powdered skim milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. liquid artificial sweetner
Cinnamon to taste

Beat egg whites until stiff. Add skim milk powder. Mix well. Add extracts and sugar substitute. Drop cookies by spoonfuls onto cookie sheet. Bake at 275 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet and dust with cinnamon. Yields 2 to 2 1/2 dozen. One cookie equals 32 calories.

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DIABETIC BARS

1/2 c. dates
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. prunes
3 eggs
1/2 c. oleo or margarine
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. flour

Cut up fruits and boil with 1 cup water add margarine. Mix all the other ingredients with eggs and dry ingredients. Add fruit mixture. Bake in greased 9 inch square pan at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. NOTE: 1/4 teaspoon each cinnamon and nutmeg may be added *Optional- 1/2 cup nuts or coconut may be used.

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DIABETIC COOKIES (2)

1 c. seedless raisins
2 c. water
12 saccharin tablets
1 c. flour
1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. quick oats

Cook raisins in water for 15 minutes, adding saccharin while hot. Sift dry ingredients. Mix all together, drop on cookie sheet and flatten. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Keep refrigerated.

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MEAT / CHICKEN / LAMB

noreply@blogger.com (Diabetic Recipes) — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 16:41:00 +0000

BAKED CHICKEN FOR ONE

1 (3 oz.) chicken breast, boned & skinned
2 tbsp. (any brand) bottled diet Italian dressing

Marinate chicken in dressing overnight in covered casserole. Bake for one hour at 350 degrees. No additional seasonings are necessary. Will be very tender and juicy .

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CARROT AND ZUCCHINI STUFFING

2 small (whole) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 c. carrots, shredded (about 2 sm.)
1 c. zucchini, shredded (about 1 med.)
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. poultry seasoning
1 envelope chicken-flavored bouillon
1/4 c. water

In medium bowl, combine carrots, zucchini, salt and poultry seasoning. Spoon about 1/2 cup mixture into each pocket (each breast should open similar to a butterfly); secure with toothpicks. In place chicken in a Med size skillet, sprinkle with bouillon.

Add water to skillet and cook over medium high heat, heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer about 40 minutes or until chicken is fork tender. Remove toothpicks. Makes 4 servings, 180 calories per serving.

Discovering Delicious Diabetic Recipes

noreply@blogger.com (Diabetic Recipes) — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 16:35:00 +0000

Hello and Good Day to All .

I'm here presenting you a collection of Delicious Diabetic Recipes . Now you doon't have to worry anymore about your eating habit . These recipes are delicious BUT extremely HEALTHY . Have fun and ... BON APPETITE !!! =)