Keeping your health or a family members' health in mind
when cooking can sometimes leave you challenged in the
kitchen. You shouldn't feel as though you have to suffer
through bland meals just to remain in good health, because
you don't! --At least not with the recipes found in this
article. You can still prepare meals and desserts that are
kicking with flavor yet tolerant to the needs of a
diabetic. Read on for a few great diabetic meal ideas.
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. light 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.
CARROT CAKE
Margarine and flour for pan
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. vegetable oil
6 tbsp. sugar
2 eggs
1/4 c. unsweetened pineapple juice concentrate
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. shredded carrots
1/2 c. golden raisins
1/2 c. unsweetened, crushed pineapple, drained
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9 x 5 x 3
inch loaf pan. In bowl, toss flours, baking powder, baking
soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. In a second bowl, stir
oil, sugar, eggs, pineapple juice, and vanilla. Stir liquid
into dry ingredients until smooth. Stir carrots, raisins,
and pineapple. Scrape into prepared pan. Bake for 35 to 40
minutes until a pick inserted in the center of the cake
comes out clean. Cool in pan on a rack for 1 hour. Un-mold
cake and ice with Cream Cheese Frosting. Cut into 1/2 inch
slices to serve. Serves 18.
BANANA BREAD
2 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
2 ripe bananas (mashed)
6 oz. can frozen orange juice
2 eggs
1 c. raisins
Nuts (optional)
Sift all dry ingredients together and set aside. In a
separate bowl mix all wet ingredients and mashed bananas.
Add wet and dry ingredients together and mix well, then
fold in nuts and raisins. Pour in a greased and floured
loaf pan (unless using a non-stick pan). Bake at 350 - 375
degrees F for 30 - 45 minutes or when toothpick comes out
clean.
DIABETIC SPICY SAUSAGE
2 lb. extra lean ground pork
2 tsp. crushed dried sage
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp. fructose
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. ground mace
1/4 tsp. ground allspice
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Then make into patties and
brown until done.
DIABETIC BEEF PASTIES
Crust:
3/4 tsp. Salt
1/4 c. plus 2 tsp. vegetable shortening
1 egg
Water
Put flour and salt in mixing bowl. Cut in shortening. Beat
egg in a measuring cup. Add water to make 1/2 cup, add to
flour and mix until well moistened. Divide dough into 6
balls. On lightly floured board, roll balls into circles
between waxed paper. Then set aside.
Filling:
3/4 lb. coarsely ground beef (raw)
2 c. diced raw potato
3/4 c. diced raw carrot
3/4 c. diced celery
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 tbsp. water
Once all filling ingredients have been well mixed, spoon
onto dough and wrap around beef. Bake at 350 degrees F for
about 10 - 15 minutes or until the dough has become golden
brown.
BAR-B-Q MEATBALLS
1 lb. ground chuck
1/2 c. liquid skimmed milk
1 med. onion, chopped
Salt & pepper to taste
1/2 c. diet catsup
1 tbsp. minced green peppers
1 tsp. prepared mustard
1 tbsp. vinegar
1 tbsp. minced onion
1 1/2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 packs Sweet & Low
Mix chuck, milk, onion, salt, and pepper. Make into balls.
Broil until brown (approx. 15 minutes). Sauce: Mix catsup,
green pepper, mustard, and vinegar. Add minced onion,
Worcestershire sauce, and Sweet 'N Low. Pour over meat
balls. Cook covered for 15 minutes at 400 degrees F.
See what we mean about flavor? These recipes are a great
way to satisfy the entire family without having to make
special meal plans to accommodate the diabetic in your
family. Give these meals a shot, but be prepared to welcome
your family's enthusiasm. Best of health and happy cooking!
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