Fruits

GLORIFIED RICE - DIABETIC
1/2 c. uncooked rice, not instant
1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple in its own juice
1 (3 oz.) pkg. sugar-free fruit flavored gelatin
1 c. boiling water
1 c. (scant) pineapple juice, drained from can
1/4 c. chopped maraschino cherries (if desired for color)
1/2 pt. heavy cream
Cook rice according to package directions. Drain and set aside. […]

SPARKLING FRUIT DRINK - DIABETIC
8 oz. unsweetened grape juice
8 oz. unsweetened apple juice
8 oz. unsweetened orange juice
1 qt. diet ginger ale
Ice
Makes 7 servings. Mix first 4 ingredients together in a pitcher. Add ice cubes and 9 ounces of the beverage to each glass. Serve immediately. One serving (8 oz.) = 1 fruit exchange, 60 calories.
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DIABETIC APRICOT SALAD
1 box apricot Jello (sugar free)
8 oz. Philly cream cheese (lite)
20 oz. can crushed pineapple (sugar-free)
Cool Whip (lite)
1/4 c. sugar (omit) (Sugar Twin, 3 pkg.)
1 c. ice water
Bring to boil crushed pineapple and sugar remove from heat and stir in Jello; then cream cheese. Add ice water, stir and let chill until getting […]

SWEET FREE PEACH PIE
1 1/2 c. concentrated or 12 oz. can apple juice
3 tbsp. cornstarch
1 oz. butter or margarine
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
6 pkgs. Equal sweetener
4 c. fresh or frozen peaches
Unbaked pie shell
Cook until butter melts all ingredients. Pour in pie shell and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
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HEALTHY FRUIT MILKSHAKE
Place the following in the blender:
1/2 c. papaya juice
1/3 c. old-fashioned oatmeal
1 tbsp. non-fat powdered milk
2 env. Equal
1/2 c. frozen fruit strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries)
and unsweetened applesauce mixed, OR 1/2 banana
2 tbsp. frozen orange juice, not diluted
1/2 c. milk (2% or less)
1 tsp. vanilla
Blend, pour into large glass and ENJOY!
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ORANGE-PINEAPPLE MOLD
1 (No. 2) can crushed pineapple, in unsweetened pineapple juice
2 env. unflavored gelatin
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. unsweetened pineapple juice (from crushed pineapple)
3 eggs, separated
1 c. fresh orange juice
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
1 tsp. grated orange rind
Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Combine gelatin, sugar and salt in saucepan. Add small amount of […]

RED, WHITE AND BLUE SALAD
2 c. peeled apples
1/2 c. blueberries, unsweetened
1/2 c. strawberries, unsweetened
1/2 c. grapes
Combine all fruit in bowl. Toss lightly and serve. Yields 7 (1/2 cup) servings. Exchanges: 1 serving = 1 fruit. Calories per serving = 37. Carbohydrate = 10 grams. Protein = trace. Fat = 0
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