Pure Jellies or Toppings

Diabetic Recipes
Difficulty Rating – 2
Source Unknown
1 cup fruit juice (unsweetened – see below for ideas)
1 tbsp granulated sugar replacement
1 tbsp low calorie pectin
Combine ingredients in saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, remove from heat, and let cool slightly. Pour mixture into serving dish or jelly jar; chill.
Microwave directions: Follow above [...]

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Powdered Sugar Replacement

Diabetic Recipes
Difficulty Rating – 1
Source: inmykitchen2

2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
2 cups cornstarch
1 cup granulated sugar replacement (store bought – Equal® Measure®, Splenda®, etc.)
Combine all ingredients in food processor or blender. Whip until well blended and powdered.
Exchange: 1/4 cup: 1 bread OR 1/2 nonfat milk + 1/2 bread
Calories 1/4 cup: 81
Yield: 4 cups

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Cinnamon-Applesauce Muffins

Breads, Rolls & Muffins
Diabetic Recipes
Difficulty Rating – 2
Source: inmykitchen1
TRIED AND TRUE!!! Just took these out of the oven about an hour ago! I made this one up because I wanted something sweet to snack on, but really had nothing in the house that fit the bill. Also, I used Sweet’n Low® because [...]

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Peanut Butter Cookies

Desserts – Cookies
Diabetic Recipes
Difficulty Rating – 3
Source: inmykitchen2

1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tbsp granulated sugar replacement
1 egg
1/4 cup water
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
Cream together margarine, peanut butter and sugar replacements. Add egg, water and vanilla, beating until fluffy. Combine flour, baking soda and baking [...]

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Onion-Glazed Pork

Diabetic Recipes
Main Dishes – Pork
Difficulty Rating – 3
Source: Better Homes and Gardens New Diabetic Cookbook ©1999

1 pork tenderloin (12 ounces)
Nonstick cooking spray
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 medium onions, sliced and separated into rings
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1/3 cup water
3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar
2 tsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 Tbsp snipped parsley
Trim [...]

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No Sugar Banana Cookies

Diabetic Recipes
Desserts – Cookies
Difficulty Rating – 1
Source: Unknown
3 ripe bananas
1 cup chopped dates
1/4 cup vegetable, canola or sunflower oil
4 cups regular oatmeal (NOT instant or quick oats)
1/3 Tbsp vanilla
Mix all ingredients together; let set 15 minutes. Drop by tablespoonful onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until slightly brown [...]

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Mini-Pancakes with Strawberry Sauce (Diabetic)

Diabetic Recipes
Breakfast Recipes
Difficulty Rating – 3
Source: Unknown
1 cup skim milk
1 egg white
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 tsp baking powder
Pinch salt
Pinch cinnamon
1 tsp canola oil
1/2 cup low-fat yogurt
Strawberry Sauce:
1 pkg frozen unsweetened strawberries
1/2 cup water
1 tbsp granulated sugar
2 tsp cornstarch
Strawberry Sauce: In saucepan over medium-high heat, bring strawberries, water, sugar and cornstarch [...]

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Meatloaf (Diabetic)

Main Dishes – Beef
Diabetic Recipes
Difficulty Rating – 2
Source: eno7179
1 egg
2 tablespoons green pepper, chopped fine
2 cups lean ground round (15% fat or less)
1 teaspoon salt
2 slice bread, cubed fine
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 cup catsup
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1/3 cup onion, chopped fine
Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix all ingredients together well. Form into a [...]

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Lemon Glazed Chicken

Main Dishes – Poultry
Difficulty Rating – 3
Source Unknown

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, slightly flattened
all purpose flour
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp water
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon mix
chopped fresh parsley
lemon slices
Coat chicken in a small amount of flour, shake off excess. In nonstick skillet, melt butter, sauté chicken on each side until lightly browned.
Add [...]

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Lemon (or Orange) Cranberry Refresher

Beverages
Low-Fat Recipes
Diabetic Recipes
Difficulty Rating – 1
Source: inmykitchen1 (family)
Tried and True! My own creation!
NOTE: This is a ONE SERVING recipe! It’s very easy to make this recipe larger… just use the same multiplier for each ingredient.

8 ounces Crystal Light Lemonade Drink Mix, prepared
—OR Crystal Light Classic Orange [...]

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