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Mini Apple Chimichanga
This hand-held apple fritter is easy to make. Whole wheat tortillas are filled with a sweet apple filling and baked to perfection.
Strawberries with Balsamic Glaze, Black Pepper, and Tarragon
Balsamic vinegar and black pepper may seem like odd additions to strawberries, but your taste buds will be delighted! The acidity of balsamic glaze, which is just concentrated balsamic vinegar, brings out the sweetness of the strawberries, while the black pepper adds a touch of heat. These strawberries are great on their own, or use them to top vanilla yogurt. Or, serve on top of a bed of spinach as a side dish with dinner.
Date, Almond, and Sesame Balls
Although they look like elegant truffles, these sweet treats are packed with tons of healthy nutrients. Dates have been cultivated for more than 5,000 years. This recipe can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to a month.
Your Diabetes-Friendly Holiday Toolkit
Stumped on what to cook for Thanksgiving? We've got you covered! This all-in-one handbook has everything you need to prepare a diabetes-friendly Thanksgiving feast on a budget, including recipes, a game-plan, tips for building a healthier Thanksgiving plate, and ideas for leftovers.
What is the Diabetes Plate?
The Diabetes Plate is the easiest way to create healthy low-carb meals that can help you manage your blood glucose (blood sugar). Using the Diabetes Plate, you can create a meal with a healthy balance of vegetables, protein, and carbs—without any counting, calculating, weighing, or measuring. All you need is a plate! To start out, you need a plate that is nine inches across. The size of our plate is what controls the size of our portions. If your dinner plates are larger than nine inches, try using a smaller salad or dessert plate for your meals. Or, if your dinner plates have a lip or artwork
Gluten-Free Banana Bread
This gluten-free banana bread can make a nice Valentine's Day treat and it’s gluten-free! Instead of one large loaf, you could make this in four mini loaf pans for smaller breads that could be wrapped up and given as Valentine gifts.
Mini-Peach Crisps
We know that fish is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are heart healthy fats. But, this recipe is jampacked with omega-3 fatty acids from the walnuts and ground flaxseed—these foods are ways to incorporate more omega-3 fatty acids into your diet.
Plum Muffins
These plum muffins combine the goodness of juicy plums with diabetes-friendly ingredients, ensuring a satisfying treat that won't derail your meal eating plan and lets you savor the sweet moments. without compromise.
Ronaldo's Apple Pie
This "apple pie" recipe from Chef Ronaldo Linares ditches the buttery crust without sacrificing any of the flavor of a classic apple pie.