Healthy Diabetic Recipes

Dietitian’s tip: This warm salad makes for a quick, light supper.
Be careful not to overcook the scallops, or they’ll lose their
subtle texture. If you can, make the lemon dressing earlier in
the day to allow flavors to blend.

High fiber = at least 5 g of fiber per serving
Healthy carb = whole fruits & vegetables, at least 50% whole grains
and no more than 1 tsp of sugar per serving

SERVES 4

For the dressing
1 cup silken or soft tofu
1 tsp lemon zest
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Servings: 15

1/2 large or 1 small angel food cake
3 oz box sugar-free strawberry gelatin
10 oz lite frozen strawberries, thawed
2 bananas, large
2 9oz boxes instant sugar-free vanilla pudding
9 oz lite whipped topping

1. Tear cake into bite size pieces and place in bottom of ungreased
9" x 13" pan.

2. Dissolve gelatin in 1 cup boiling water- no cold water. Add
strawberries and their juice to gelatin.
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Yield: 4 servings
Source: "Mr. Food’s Every Day’s a Holiday Diabetic Cookbook"

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg
1/4 cup low-fat (1%) milk
1 cup coarsely crushed oven-toasted corn cereal
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
8 chicken drumsticks, skin removed
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1/2 cup frozen nonalcoholic margarita mix - thawed
3 tbsp lime juice - freshly squeezed
1 clove garlic - crushed (or more)
1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast halves
Coarse salt

Mix margarita mix, lime juice and garlic in a large
re-sealable freezer plastic bag. Add chicken to bag. Seal
and turn a few times to coat chicken. Refrigerate, turning
bag occasionally. Marinate at least 1 hr, but no longer
than 24 hrs. Remove chicken from bag & reserve marinade.

Place chicken on the grill, Brush with marinade and sprinkle
with some salt. Cover grill with lid & grill 5 to 6" from
medium heat for 15 minutes. Turn chicken, brush with
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From the American Diabetes Association’s The New Family
Cookbook for People with Diabetes

3 Tbsps. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
1/4 tsp. ground white pepper
1 lb. boneless turkey breast, thinly sliced
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup sweet Marsala wine
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tsps. brown sugar
1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest

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1 4-serving package Jello sugar-free instant pudding
2/3 c carnation nonfat dry milk powder
1 1/2 c diet root beer
1/2 c Cool Whip lite

In a medium bowl, combine dry pudding mix and dry milk
powder. Add diet root beer. Mix well using a wire whisk.
Blend in 1/4 cup Cool Whip lite. Evenly spoon mixture
into 4 dessert dishes. Top each with 1 tablespoon Cool
Whip lite. Refrigerate for at least 15 min.

Each serving equals:
He: 1/2 skim milk, 1/4 slider, 13 optional calories

89 cal., 1 gm fat, 4 gm protein, 16 gm Carb.,411 mg Sodium,
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Recipe By :JoAnna Lund
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:20
Categories :

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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3/4 cup flour, all-purpose — unbleached
3/4 cup splenda, granular
2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup yogurt, skim milk
3 tablespoons mayonnaise, FF Kraft
1/2 cup water
8 ounces cream cheese, FF Philly
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A satay is a spicy Indian kabob.

Number of Servings: 6
Serving Size: 3-4 oz

1 Tbsp corn oil
3 Tbsp lime juice
3 garlic cloves
1 red chili, minced
1 Tbsp honey
1 tsp ground coriander seeds
1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed into
1-inch pieces

1. In a blender, combine all ingredients for the satay sauce.
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Number of Servings: 1
Serving Size: 1 piece

1/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese
2 Tbsp jam, low sugar
1 Tbsp non-fat powdered milk
1 slice bread, toasted

1. In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, jam
and dry powdered milk and spread on toast.

Nutrition Information
Amount per serving
Calories 168
Calories From Fat 14
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Yield: 12 servings
Source: "Mr. Food’s Every Day’s a Holiday Diabetic Cookbook"

1 lb frozen bread dough, thawed
1/4 cup peach all-fruit spread
4 medium apples, cored, peeled, and thinly sliced
1 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a
10" x 15" rectangle. With your fingertips, gently spread the
dough to cover the pan, and push it up to the edges of the pan,
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