Diabetic Dish of the Week -SUGAR-FREE SUGAR COOKIES

This week's Diabetic Dish of the Week is -SUGAR-FREE SUGAR COOKIES. Made for those with Diabetes its SUGAR-FREE SUGAR COOKIES. Made using Equal Sweetener instead of Sugar. The Cookies are only 64 calories and 9 carbs per serving. Now everyone can enjoy Sugar Cookies, even those with Diabetes! The recipe is from the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website which has a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes. Enjoy the Holidays!  https://diabeticgourmet.com/

SUGAR-FREE SUGAR COOKIES
Sugar cookies are one of the most popular holiday cookies to bake. Parents and kids can team up for a fun baking session – kids love using cookie cutouts! This is a sugar-free sugar cookie recipe that is lower in carbs because it uses Equal instead of table sugar. Use it for Christmas cutout cookies, Halloween cookies and anytime you need to make cutout cookies.


Recipe Yield: 24 servings

Ingredients

1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup whipped cream cheese
27 packets Equal sweetener*
1/4 cup egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cooking spray
Red and green sugar free gelatin
*Substitute 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons Equal Spoonful for the packets.

Directions

1 - Beat applesauce, butter and cream cheese in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
2 - Mix in Equal, egg whites and extracts until combined.
3 - Gradually mix in combined dry ingredients until blended.
4 - Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.
5 - Preheat oven to 350F.
6 - Spray baking sheets with cooking spray; set aside.
7 - Roll out dough on very lightly floured surface to 1/4th inch thickness.
8 - Cut with your favorite holiday cookies cutters. Place on prepared baking sheets.
9 - Sprinkle lightly with gelatin.
10 - Bake 8 to 9 minutes.
11 - Cool on pans 2 minutes.
12 - Remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:

Calories: 64
Fat: 3 grams
Sodium: 74 milligrams
Cholesterol: 7 milligrams
Protein: 1 grams
Carbohydrates: 9 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/sugar-free-sugar-cookies-cutouts

SWEET POTATO PIE

I'm passing along a recipe for a Diabetic Friendly SWEET POTATO PIE. Dessert is served with a Diabetic Friendly SWEET POTATO PIE. The Sugar is substituted with Equal Spoonful or Granulated Sweetner. Perfect Dessert for your Thanksgiving table! It's from one of my favorite sites the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. At the Diabetic Gourmet site you'll find a full menu of delicious and Diabetic Friendly recipes. So Enjoy and Eat Healthy during the Holiday Season!  https://diabeticgourmet.com/

SWEET POTATO PIE
Ingredients

Pastry for single-crust 9-inch pie
2 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 Pastry for single-crust 9-inch pie pounds)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated fat-free milk
Light whipped topping (optional)
Grated nutmeg (optional)
* May substitute 24 packets Equal sweetener


Directions

1 - Roll pastry on floured surface into a circle 1 inch larger than inverted 9-inch pie plate. Ease pastry into plate; trim and flute edge. Set aside.
2 - Blend sweet potatoes in mixing bowl on medium speed of mixer until smooth. Stir in eggs, Equal, flour, lemon juice, vanilla, spices, salt and evaporated milk. Pour mixture over pastry shell.
3 - Bake in preheated 400F oven 40 to 45 minutes or until filling is set and sharp knife inserted into center comes out clean.
4 - Cool pie completely on wire rack. Cover and refrigerate. Garnish top of pie with whipped topping and grated nutmeg, if desired. Cut pie into wedges.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 8 servings

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:

Calories: 197
Fat: 6 grams
Sodium: 316 milligrams
Cholesterol: 58 milligrams
Protein: 7 grams
Carbohydrates: 28 gramsSWEET POTATO PIE
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/sweet-potato-pie-3

Diabetic Dish of the Week - APPLE OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

For this week's Diabetic Dish of the Week its Cookies, APPLE OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES. Made using Equal Spoonful or Granulated instead of Sugar AND Unsweetened Applesauce. The recipe is from the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. The Diabetic Gourmet site has a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes so check it out today. Also subscribe to the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, always full of healthy and delicious recipes! So Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018!  https://diabeticgourmet.com/

APPLE OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups Equal Spoonful or Granulated *

1 cup unsweetened applesauce **
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons stick butter, softened
1 egg
1/3 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups quick or old-fashioned oats, uncooked
1 cup raisins
*May substitute 30 packets Equal sweetener
** Apple butter may be substituted for the unsweetened applesauce for a slightly spicier version.


Directions

Combine Equal, applesauce, brown sugar, butter, egg, milk and vanilla. Mix with electric mixer until well blended. Stir in combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Gradually mix in oats and raisins until well combined.
Drop by tablespoonfuls onto sprayed baking sheets. Bake in preheated 350F oven 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden in color. Remove from baking sheet and cool completely on wire rack.
Store in airtight containers at room temperature.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 dozen cookiesServing size: 1 cookie

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:

Calories: 63
Fat: 2 grams
Sodium: 43 milligrams
Cholesterol: 8 milligrams
Protein: 1 grams
Carbohydrates: 11 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/apple-oatmeal-raisin-cookies

Diabetic Dish of the Week - PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE IN GINGERSNAP CRUST

This week's Diabetic Dish of the Week - PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE IN GINGERSNAP CRUST. I'm passing along a Dessert for this week's recipe. A Cheesecake worthy for any Fall Dinner Table! With a crust made with Gingersnap Crumbs and uses Equal Spoonful. With Cheesecake filling made with a blend of Spices, Equal Spoonful, Reduced Fat Cream Cheese, and Pumpkin Puree. It's 196 calories and 13 carbs per serving. The recipe is from the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website and is just one of a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes that you can find at the Diabetic Gourmet site. Check it out today! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018!  https://diabeticgourmet.com/

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE IN GINGERSNAP CRUST
Ingredients

Crust:

1-1/4 cups gingersnap crumbs

3 tablespoons stick butter or margarine, melted
3 tablespoons Equal Spoonful*
Cheesecake:

3 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1-1/4 cups Equal Spoonful**
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
2 eggs
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons vanilla
Topping:

1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons Equal Spoonful***
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
* May substitute 4-1/2 packets Equal sweetener
** May substitute 30 packets Equal sweetener


Directions

1 - For Crust, combine gingersnap crumbs, 3 tablespoons Equal and butter. Press onto bottom of a 9-inch spring form pan. Bake in preheated 325F oven 8 minutes. Cool on wire rack while preparing cheesecake.
2 - For Cheesecake, beat cream cheese, 1-1/4 cups Equal, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in mixing bowl on medium speed of mixer until smooth and well combined. Mix in pumpkin. Mix in eggs and egg whites. Mix in cornstarch and vanilla until blended.
3 - Pour cheesecake mixture over baked crust. Bake in preheated oven 40 to 45 minutes or until center of cake is almost set. Cool on wire rack 5 minutes.
4 - Meanwhile, combine sour cream, 2 tablespoons Equal and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Gently spread over top of cheesecake. Return to oven and bake 3 to 4 minutes until sour cream mixture is set. Remove cheesecake to wire rack. Gently run metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake. Let cheesecake cool completely. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. To serve, remove side of pan. Cut cake into wedges.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 16 servings

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:

Calories: 196
Fat: 13 grams
Sodium: 271 milligrams
Cholesterol: 64 milligrams
Protein: 7 grams
Carbohydrates: 13 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/pumpkin-cheesecake-in-gingersnap-crust

Double Chocolate Brownies

From the CooksRecipes website its Double Chocolate Brownies. These Brownies are only 105 calories and 10 carbs per serving! You'll be using Applesauce and Equal to keep those calories and carbs in check. This just one of the many Diabetic Desserts that you can find at the Cooks site. Full selections for Appetizer and Snack Recipes, Beverage and Punch Recipes, Bread Recipes, Breakfast Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Entrée Recipes, Holiday Recipes, Salad and Dressing Recipes, Sauce and Condiment Recipes, Side Dish Recipes, and Soup and Chili Recipes. Check it out today. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018!  https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

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://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/double_chocolate_brownies_recipe.html

Diabetic Dish of the Week - LEMON POUND CAKE

For this week's Diabetic Dish of the Week it's Dessert - LEMON POUND CAKE. Equal Sweetner replaces the Sugar in the recipe. You'll also be using Bisquick Reduced Fat Baking Mix, Low Fat Yogurt, and 2% Milk. Sugar Free Pound Cake sure does sound good! You can fond this recipe along with all the other delicious and Diabetic Friendly recipes at the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018!   https://diabeticgourmet.com/

LEMON POUND CAKE
This sugar-free pound cake is easy to make because it uses a reduced-fat baking mix as the base. Lemon yogurt, juice and grated lemon peel provide rich flavor. This is sure to become a favorite with frequent requests. Just don’t let anyone know how easy it really is to make so you can bask in all the praise!

Recipe Yield: 16 servings.

Ingredients

Cooking spray
2-1/2 cups reduced-fat baking mix (Bisquick)

48 packets Equal sweetener*
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 cup lite lemon flavored nonfat yogurt
6 tablespoons butter, melted
2 eggs
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
*Substitute 2 cups Equal Spoonful for the packets.

Directions

1 - Preheat oven to 350F.
2 - Spray a 9 cup Bundt cake pan OR a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray; set aside.
3 - Combine baking mix, Equal, cornstarch and lemon peel.
4 - Mix in yogurt, melted butter, eggs, lemon juice, milk and flavorings until blended.
5 - Spoon mixture into prepared pan.
6 -Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean.
7- Let cake cool in pan 5 minutes.
8- Remove and cool completely on wire rack.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:

Calories: 137
Fat: 6 grams
Sodium: 258 milligrams
Cholesterol: 35 milligrams
Protein: 3 grams
Carbohydrates: 18 grams

https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/lemon-pound-cake