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She plans to go to less places and eat less, so she can stay on her diet.
It may benefit you...
It has some Weight Watcher Recipes...
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This is from "Simply Sweet," a booklet published
several years ago by Equal (NutraSweet).
1 cup apple juice
2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon margarine or butter
6 packets Equal or 1 3/4 teaspoons Equal Measure
1 teaspoon each: maple flavoring and vanilla
Combine juice and cornstarch in small saucepan. Cook, stirring, until
thickened and bubbly. Cook, stirring, 2 minutes more. Remove from
heat. Stir in margarine, sweetener, maple flavoring and vanilla.
Serve over pancakes, waffles or French toast.
Makes 1 cup (16 1-tablespoon servings), each serving: 18 calories, 3
grams carbohydrates, 1 gram fat, 9 milligrams sodium. In Diabetic
Food Exchanges -- free food.
1 cup chopped golden raisins
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 - 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
1 cup chopped cranberries
1 cup crushed pineapple
1/4 cup grated lemon peel
1 cup flaked coconut
1/3 cup orange juice
8 grams packets sugar substitute
1 teaspoon ground mace
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 - 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Mix sugar substitute with orange juice. Pour over chopped
cranberries. Soak 1 hour, mixing often. Mix raisins, nuts,
coconut, lemon rind in flour until well coated. Add cranberries
and orange juice mixture. Sprinkle baking soda over mixture,
and mix. Mix in spices. Fold in crushed pineapple. Pour batter
into a greased and floured 9 inch loaf pan. Bake at 325
degrees F. (165 degrees C) for 40 minutes.
Cool.
Diabetic Cherry Pie
8 servings
9" unbaked pie shell
2 Egg yolks
2 cups Unsweetened cherries
1/4 cup Evaporated milk
1/4 cup Soft margarine
1 tablespoon Flour
2 Egg whites
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1/2 cup Sugar replacement
2 teaspoons granulated sugar replacement
Drain cherries; pout into unbaked pie shell.
Cream margarine, flour, and sugar replacement.
Add egg yolks and beat until smooth.
Add evaporated milk and vanilla extract.
Pour over cherries.
Bake at 450F for 10 minutes. Reduce heat. Bake at 350F for 30 minutes.
Whip egg whites until soft peaks form.
Add granulated sugar replacement; whip until thick and stiff.
Top pie filling with meringue, carefully sealing edges.
Bake at 350F for 12-15 minutes, or until delicately brown.
1 serving (1/8 of pie) = 1 fruit, 1 fat, plus pie shell exchange calories = 88 plus pie shell calories
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
Makes 2 dozen cookies.
1/3 c margarine, softened
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2/3 c low-cal sweetener
3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c semi sweet chocolate chips
With an electric mixer, cream margarine for 1 min. Add egg and vanilla and beat on high for 1 min. Add sweetener and beat till well blended. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; beat into mixture until smooth. Stir in chips.
Drop from small spoon onto ungreased baking sheet. Flatten slightly with back of spoon. Bake at 375f (190C) for 8-10 minutes or until browned on bottoms. Cool on rack. Store in airtight container.
Makes 2 dozen cookies.
Nutritional Information: Per serving energy: 62 cal Protein: 0.9g Fat: 4.1g Carbohydrates: 5.9g
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. water
1/4 c. margarine
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 c. unsweetened applesauce
1 tbsp. sugar substitute
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
In a saucepan, over medium heat, cook the first 5 ingredients until
margarine is melted; continue cooking for 3 minutes.
Add all remaining ingredients.
Spread into an 8-inch square baking dish that has been sprayed with
nonstick cooking spray.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
Makes 8 servings.
Calories...92...Fat...2 g...Fiber...0.6 g.
Points...2.
8 servings
1 c Graham cracker crumbs
3 tb Melted Margarine
2 tb NutraSweet (r) Spoonful (tm)
1 1/4 oz Envelope Unflavored gelatin
1 3/4 c Skim milk
8 oz (1) Pk Reduced Fat Cream -Cheese, Softened
1/3 c To 1/2 c fresh lime juice
1/2 c NutraSweet(r)Spoonfull(tm)
Lime Slices
Mint Sprigs
Combine Graham Cracker Crumbs, Margarine and 2 Tbl NutraSweet (r) Spoonful (tm) in bottom of 7-inch springform pan; Pat evenly on bottom and 1/2 inch up the side of the pan.
Sprinkle Gelatin over 1/2 cup of the milk in a small saucepan; Let stand 2 to 3 minutes.
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until gelatin is dissolved. Beat cream cheese until fluffy in small bown; beat in remaining 1 1/4 cups milk and the gelatin mixture.
Mix in lime juice and 1/2 cup NutraSweet (r) Spoonful (tm). Refrigerate pie until set, about 2 hours. To serve: Loosen side of pie for pan with small spatula and remove side of pan. Place pie on serving plate; Garnish with lime slices and mint.
Makes 8 servings Nutritional Information Serving size 1/8 pie (45 degree slice)
Calories:150
Saturated Fat: 3g
Protein: 10g
Diabetic Food Exchange:1 starch, 2 fat
Lemon Meringue Pie
Pastry for single-crust 9-inch pie, baked
2-1/4 cups water
1/2 cup lemon juice
10-3/4 teaspoons EqualŽ for Recipes or 36 packets EqualŽ sweetener or 1 1/2 cups Equal Spoonful
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 eggs
2 egg whites
1 tsp finely grated lemon peel (optional)
2 tbsp margarine
1 to 2 drops yellow food color (optional)
3 egg whites
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
3-1/2 teaspoons EqualŽ for Recipes or 12 packets EqualŽ sweetener
NOTE: EqualŽ Spoonful cannot be used in meringue recipes
Prepare Baked Pie Crust.
Mix water, lemon juice, 10-3/4 teaspoons EqualŽ for Recipes and cornstarch in medium saucepan. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minute. Beat eggs and 2 egg whites in small bowl; stir in about 1/2 the hot cornstarch mixture. Stir this egg mixture into remaining cornstarch mixture in saucepan; cook and stir over low heat 1 minute. Remove from heat; add margarine, stirring until melted. Stir in food color. Pour mixture into baked pie shell.
Beat 3 egg whites in medium bowl until foamy; add cream of tartar and beat to soft peaks. Gradually beat in 3-1/2 teaspoons EqualŽ for Recipes, beating to stiff peaks. Spread meringue over hot lemon filling, carefully sealing to edge of crust to prevent shrinking or weeping.
Bake pie in preheated 425şF oven until meringue is browned, about 5 minutes. Cool completely on wire rack before cutting. Makes 8 servings.
Nutrition information per serving:
187 cal., 5 g pro., 22 g carbo., 9 g fat, 58 mg chol., 149 mg sodium
Food Exchanges: 1-1/2 Bread, 2 Fat
48% calorie reduction from traditional recipe
Source: Equal
Makes 40 servings
1/4 cup Diet margarine
1 1/3 cup Non-fat dry milk
2/3 cup Cocoa powder
1 cup Sugar(artificial equivalent)
1/3 cup Evaporated non-fat milk
2 tsp. Vanilla
1 cup Rice Krispies
1/4 cup Raisins
Mix margarine and milk powder until crumbly. Add cocoa and artificial sweetener. Mix until blended. Add evaporated milk and vanilla.
Mix until almost smooth and sticky. Remove from bowl and mix in Rice Krispies with hands. Continue mixing with hands until fudge is smooth and shiny. Shape into 2 10-inch long rolls.
Wrap in clear plastic wrap. Chill until firm. To serve, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices.
Makes 40 servings. Store in refrigerator.
Nutritional Info: 1 serving = 1/5 milk, 1/4 bread, and 1/2 fruit exchange, 30 calories
CHERRY ANGEL TRIFLE
Serves: 16
1 pkg. (.3 oz.) sugar-free cherry gelatin
1 c. boiling water
1 prepared angel food cake (10 inches), cut into 1-inch cubes
1 can (20 oz.) light cherry pie filling
1 carton (8 oz.) frozen nonfat whipped topping, thawed
Dissolve gelatin in water; refrigerate for 15 minutes. Place half of the cake cubes in a 3-qt. trifle or serving bowl; top with half of the gelatin and pie filling. Repeat layers. Top with whipped topping. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 150 calories....219 mg sodium....0 cholesterol....33 gm carbohydrate....3 gm protein....trace fat. ++++
Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch....1 fruit.
Makes 1 - 9 inch square pan
1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (.6 ounce) package sugar free lemon flavored gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 (8 ounce) package reduced fat cream cheese
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup frozen light whipped topping, thawed
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, butter and cinnamon. Mix well and press into the bottom of a 9 inch square pan. Bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
Dissolve lemon gelatin in boiling water. Let cool until thickened, but not set. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and vanilla until smooth. Blend in lemon gelatin. Fold in whipped topping.
Pour filling into crust. Sprinkle top with graham cracker crumbs. Refrigerate over night.
Calories 205 - Protein 6g - Total Fat 12g - Sodium 332mg - Cholesterol 30mg - Carbohydrates 18g
From DebbiesKitchen.com
1 small package 3.9oz. of sugar free instant chocolate pudding
Low fat milk for preparing the chocolate pudding
1 eight-ounce package of fat free cream cheese
1 small container 8-oz. of fat free or lite frozen whipped topping
Allow the fat free cream cheese and the frozen fat free or lite whipped topping to soften while you prepare the chocolate pudding.
Prepare the chocolate pudding in a large bowl as directed but use low fat milk or skim milk. Use 1-1/2 cups of milk per 3.9 oz. box of pudding.
Place the fat free pudding into the refrigerator to chill and thicken.
Blend together the softened fat free cream cheese and the softened fat free whipped topping.
Add the chilled, thickened fat free chocolate pudding to the fat free cream cheese/whipped topping mixture and blend together very well.
Frost your cake.
*Note
For a thicker frosting simply leave out the milk, blend the softened fat free cream cheese and the fat free whipped topping together and then blend in the dry package of the sugar free chocolate pudding, the frosting will be thicker and you will have more control over it, at this point you can add milk as/if needed.
Use an electric mixer to blend the cream cheese, whipped topping and pudding together.
Refrigerate any left over frosted cake.
SUGAR FREE WHIPPED TOPPING
Serving Size : 24
Categories : Low-Fat/Low-Cal Cakes Toppings
1/2 cup Instant dry milk
1/3 cup Cold water
2 tablespoons Lemon juice
2 tablespoons Sugar
1/4 cup Equivalent-sugar substitute
/2 teaspoon Vanilla
Combine dry milk and water and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Beat
at high speed for 4 minutes. Add lemon juice to whipped milk
and beat at high speed for 4 minutes. Stir sugar and sugar substitute
together and add gradually to the whipped milk while it is being
beaten. Add vanilla to whipped topping and refrigerate until
used. Can be spread on top of pies or used as a garnish for pies,
puddings, or gelatins.
It should be prepared as close to serving time as possible since
it loses volume after a period of time.
1 serving = 2T exchanges= free (1/3 c is 1 veg exchange)
calories=12
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Mulled Cider | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8 Cups Apple Cider 1/2 Cup SPLENDAŽ Granular 16 Whole Cloves 6 Whole Allspice 5 Whole Cinnamon Sticks 1/3 Cup Fresh Lemon Juice 1/2 Cup Dried Cranberries (Craisins) 8 thin orange slices 8 thin lemon slices | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Dough 1 cup reduced calorie margarine (25% less fat & calories) 1/4 cup SPLENDAŽ Granular 1/4 cup egg substitute 2 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup reduced fat sour cream (25% less fat) Filling 3 cups SPLENDAŽ Granular 3 tbsp. cinnamon 1 cup raisins | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Preparation Time: 20 minutes Chill Time: 1 hour Bake Time: 7-9 minutes Serving Size: 2 cookies Makes: approximately 4 dozen cookies | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3/4 Cup Unsalted Butter 1/4 Cup Light Butter 1 Cup SPLENDAŽ Granular 1 Tbsp. Vanilla Extract 1/4 Cup Egg Substitute 1/4 Cup Water 3/4 tsp. Vinegar (white or cider) 1 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour 1 1/2 Cups Cake Flour 1/4 tsp. Salt 1 tsp. Baking powder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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This recipe when compared to a traditional sugar cookie represents a 67% reduction in total carbohydrates, a 49% reduction in calories, a 58% reduction in cholesterol, a 22% reduction in fat and a 99% reduction in total sugars | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 6 tbsp. vegetable shortening 6 tbsp. margarine 1 cup SPLENDAŽ Granular 1 large egg 1/4 cup molasses 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 3/4 tsp. ground ginger 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground cloves | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| A uniquely satisfying and indulgent guilt-free dessert!!! Makes 6 servings (approx. 36 "bites") Preparation Time 20 minutes Bake Time 10-15 minutes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Angel Bites 5 Egg Whites 1/3 cup SPLENDAŽ Granular 1 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract Pinch of salt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Citrus Filling Juice from 2 oranges (approx.1/2 cup) Juice from 2 lemons (approx. 1/4 cup) 4 tsp. Cornstarch 3 Tbsp. SPLENDAŽ Granular 1 Egg yolk | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Angel Bites 5 Egg Whites 1/3 cup SPLENDAŽ Granular 1 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract Pinch of salt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Raspberry Peach Filling 1 - 12 oz. bag Frozen Raspberries, Thawed 2 tsp. Corn Starch 1 Tbsp. SPLENDAŽ Granular 4 oz.Canned Sliced Peaches, drained. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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