Diabetic Chocolate and Vanilla Swirl Cookies

Chocolate and Vanilla Swirl Cookies

These are very fun cookies to make (and to look at!), but before you get started, a quick word:  you have to freeze the dough for 3 hours total.  Just a warning to help you plan better!

Servings: 60

Prep time: 3 hours 30 minutes

Cook time: 8 minutes

Total: 3 hours 38 minutes

 

Ingredients needed for this yummy diabetic delight :

• ½ cup margarine, softened
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 6 tablespoons liquid egg substitute
• 1 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ cup skim milk, warmed to room temperature
• 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
• cooking spray

Your how to guide to making them:

1. Cream margarine, sugar, vanilla, and egg substitute.
2. Add flour, baking powder, and 3 tablespoons of the milk. Stir to thoroughly mix.
3. Divide dough into 2 parts.
4. Add cocoa to one part, stirring until well blended.
5. Add vanilla extract to the other half.
6. Chill both halves for at least 1 hour.
7. Working on a floured surface, roll out each part to a rectangle about 3 inches wide and 18 inches long. Place chocolate part on top of white part, pressing together tightly with a rolling pin.
8. Brush the chocolate dough with remaining tablespoon of milk. Roll up like a jelly roll to make a log about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
9. Wrap in waxed paper and chill until firm, about 2 hours.
10. When you're getting ready to bake these:  Preheat oven to 375°F.
11. Slice cookies 1/8 inch thick. Place on a no-nstick cookie sheet that has been lightly coated with cooking spray.
12. Bake for 8 minutes, until lightly browned. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

 

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Diabetic Grilled Tuna Steaks

Diabetic Recipes - Diabetic Grilled Tuna Steaks
dry vermouth 2 Tbsp ---
olive oil 1 Tbsp ---
chopped green onions 2 ea ---
minced, fresh basil 2 Tbsp ---
garlic clove, minced 1 ea ---
chopped fresh marjoram or 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram 2 Tbsp ---
crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 tsp ---
tuna or halibut steaks ( 1 pound total) 3/4 to 1 inch thick, thawedif frozen 4 ea ---
lemon or lime, cut into wedges 1 ea ---
Nutrition InformationAmount per serving
Calories185
Calories From Fat68
Total Fat8g
Saturated Fat2g
Cholestrol42 mg
Sodium149 mg
Total Carbohydrate1 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Sugars1 g
Protein26 g
Preparation Instructions
Prepare the charcoal grill or preheat the broiler and prepare thebroiler pan with nonstick pan spray. Combine the marinade ingredients and pour over the fish. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.Grill, covered, over medium coals, or broil 6 inches from the heat source about 4 minutes per side, or unitl the fish is firm and opaque, basting twice with the marinade. Do not overcook, or the fish will be tough and dry. Serve with lemon wedges.

Diabetic Recipe

DIABETIC RECIPE
Chicken and Asparagus Stir-Fry

1 cup uncooked rice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut
into 1/2-inch-wide strips
2 medium red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
1/2 pound fresh asparagus,* cut diagonally into
1-inch pieces
1/2 cup bottled stir-fry sauce

Cook rice according to package directions. Keep hot.

Heat oil in wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until
hot. Stir-fry chicken 3 to 4 minutes or until chicken is no
longer pink in center.

Stir in bell peppers and asparagus; reduce heat to medium.
Cover and cook 2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender,
stirring once or twice. Stir in sauce. Serve immediately with rice.

*For stir-frying, select thin stalks of asparagus and cut them
on the diagonal--they will cook more quickly.

Nutrients per Serving:
Calories 416
% calories from fat 22%
Total Fat 11 g
Sat. Fat 2 g
Protein 31 g
Carbohydrates 48 g
Cholesterol 69 mg
Sodium 1128 mg
Dietary Fiber 2 g

Dietary exchanges:
2-1/2 Starch
3 Meat
2 Vegetable

Makes 4 servings

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Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. The cause of diabetes continues to be a mystery, although both genetics and environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exercise appear to play roles.
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