Fruits

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
Diabetes Facts: Adults with diabetes are […]

BERRY PUDDING
3 c. fresh or frozen unsweetened berries
3 tbsp. cornstarch
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. water
1/2 tsp. vanilla or almond extract
Sugar substitute to equal 1 c. sugar
Combine 1 cup berries, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon, and water in saucepan. Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens, stirring constantly. Add vanilla or almond extract, remaining 2 cups berries, […]

DIET 7 - UP SALAD
1 (4 serving) pkg. sugar free lemon gelatin
1 c. boiling water
6 oz. cold diet 7-Up
1 (8 oz.) (or 1/2 of 20 oz.) can drained crushed pineapple canned in its own juice (unsweetened)
1 banana, split and sliced
Dissolve gelatin in hot water. Set aside to cool slightly, then slowly add […]

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 […]

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 […]

Diabetic Glorified Rice

1/2 cup rice, uncooked (not instant)
1 (20 oz.) crushed pineapple, in own juice
1 (3 oz.) pkg. sugar-free fruit flavored gelatin
Boiling water
Pineapple juice, drained from can
Maraschino cherries
Heavy cream

Cook rice according to package directions. Drain, set aside.
Drain pineapple, reserving 1 cup juice. Dissolve gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. […]

Diabetic Cranberry-Orange Relish

2 cup cranberries
Sweet ‘n Low to equal 1 cup sugar
1 orange

Grind fruit, blend in sweetener; chill well. 8 servings, 24 calories each. 1 serving = 1/2 fruit exchange.