POPCORN TREAT
POPCORN TREAT 1 c. plain popped popcorn (unsalted, preferably air popped) 1 c. bite-size shredded wheat biscuits 2 tbsp. raisins 1 tbsp. dry roasted sunflower seeds 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon Mix first 4 ingredients. Sprinkle cinnamon over mixture and toss…
FROZEN BANANA
FROZEN BANANA 1/2 banana, peeled 2 tbsp. skim milk 1/4 c. Grape Nuts cereal, crushed to crumbs Dash of ground cinnamon Dash of ground nutmeg Insert an ice cream stick deeply into the cut end of the banana. Dip the banana in milk and roll in cereal crumbs…
PEANUT BUTTER BALLS
PEANUT BUTTER BALLS 1/3 c. peanut butter 1 tsp. vanilla 2/3 c. unsweetened coconut, shredded 1/4 c. chopped nuts 1 tsp. lemon rind 1/2 c. raisins Mix all ingredients together. Form into bite size balls. Chill until firm. Yields 14 balls. Exchanges: 1…
SUGARLESS PRUNE CAKE
SUGARLESS PRUNE CAKE 1 c. raisins 1 c. prunes 1 c. dates, chopped 2 c. water 2 sticks oleo 2 tsp. vanilla 2 c. flour 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. cinnamon 2 tsp. soda 4 eggs 1 c. chopped nuts Boil fruits and water 5 minutes. Add oleo, set aside to cool. Beat 4…
SUGARLESS COOKIES
SUGARLESS COOKIES 1 c. Raisins 1 c. Water ¾ c. Shortening 2 Eggs 1 tsp. Vanilla 1 (6 ounce) can frozen sugarless apple juice thawed and diluted to make 1 1/2 cups liq 3 c. Flour ½ tsp. Baking Powder 1 tsp. Soda 1 tsp. Cloves 2 tsps. Cinnamon pinch of…
ORANGE DATE BARS
ORANGE DATE BARS 1 c. chopped dates 1/3 c. sugar 1/3 c. vegetable oil 1/2 c. orange juice 1 c. flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 egg 1 tbsp. grated orange rind Combine dates, sugar, oil and juice in saucepan and cook for 5 minutes to soften dates. Cool.…
SUGARLESS APPLE PIE
SUGARLESS APPLE PIE 6 c. red delicious apples, peeled & sliced 1 (6 oz.) can sugarless apple juice 2 tbsp. cornstarch 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. nutmeg Pastry for 2 crust pie Simmer apples in juice about 5 minutes. Mix cornstarch and spices with a…
LEAN PIE CRUST
LEAN PIE CRUST 1/2 c. flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1/4 c. diet margarine Mix flour, salt and baking powder. Add margarine. Cut with pastry blender until mix does not stick to bowl. Shape in ball. Chill for 1 hour. Roll on floured board.…
SUGARLESS CAKE with pineapple
SUGARLESS CAKE WITH PINEAPPLE 1 c. raisins 1/2 c. dates, chopped 1/2 c. crushed pineapple (packed in juice) 1 c. water 1/4 lb. margarine 1 1/2 c. flour 1 tsp. soda 1 tsp. vanilla 2 eggs 1/2 c. chopped nuts Boil raisins, dates, pineapple and water for 3…
OAT BRAN MUFFINS
OAT BRAN MUFFINS 2 1/4 c. oatbran cereal, uncooked 1/4 c. chopped nuts 1/4 c. raisins 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 3/4 c. milk 1/3 c. honey 2 eggs, beaten 2 tbsp. vegetable oil Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray 12 medium sized muffin tins with Pam…
DATE DIET SALAD
DATE DIET SALAD 1 c. pineapple juice 3 tbsp. Sugar Twin 1 env. unflavored gelatin 1 #2 can crushed pineapple, drained 5 tbsp. lemon juice 1/2 c. chopped nuts 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese 1 tbsp. grated lemon peel 1 c. dates, chopped Dash of salt Part 1:…
BUTTERMILK DRESSING
BUTTERMILK DRESSING 1/3 c. low fat yogurt 1/2 c. buttermilk 3 tbsp. reduced calorie mayonnaise 1 tbsp. dry Ranch style dressing mix Combine, cover tightly, keep 5 days. Makes 1 cup. 1 serving = 2 tablespoons. 1 serving = 1/2 fat.
LOW CAL SALAD DRESSING
LOW CAL SALAD DRESSING Mix together and chill: 6 tbsp. lemon juice or vinegar 3 tbsp. onion, finely chopped Dash pepper Chopped parsley or green pepper, horseradish or mustard may be added if desirable. 1 tablespoon = 3 calories.
LOW – CALORIE COOKED DRESSING
LOW – CALORIE COOKED DRESSING 1/3 c. instant non-fat dry milk 1 1/4 tsp. dry mustard 1 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 med. egg 1 c. water 2 tbsp. white vinegar 1 tbsp. margarine Sugar substitute 6 tsp. sugar…
OVERNIGHT TUNA CASSEROLE (Microwave)
OVERNIGHT TUNA CASSEROLE (MICROWAVE) 1 can cream of celery soup 1 c. milk 1 can (6 1/2 oz.) can water-packed tuna, drained & flaked 1 c. uncooked elbow macaroni 1 c. frozen peas 1/2 c. chopped onion 1 c. grated Cheddar cheese (reserve 1/4 c.) To make…
VEGETARIAN’S SPECIAL K LOAF
VEGETARIAN’S SPECIAL K LOAF 5 c. Special K cereal 5 eggs, beaten 1 c. chopped walnuts 1 lg. carton cottage cheese 2 tbsp. McKay chicken seasoning or onion soup mix 1 lg. onion, chopped Chopped celery, if desired Saute onion in 1/4 cube margarine.…
PETER’S GRILL VEGETABLE SOUP
PETER’S GRILL VEGETABLE SOUP 1/2 c. onions, 1/2″ cubes 1/2 c. celery, 1/2″ cubes 1/2 c. carrots, 1/2″ cubes 1/2 c. potatoes, 1/2″ cubes 1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes 1/2 tsp. sugar 1 c. frozen mixed vegetables 5 c. water…
HEARTY ZUCCHINI SOUP
HEARTY ZUCCHINI SOUP 2-4 tbsp. butter or margarine 2 sm. white onions, thinly sliced 1 lg. celery rib, scraped & thinly sliced 1 lg. carrot, scraped & thinly sliced 3 c. chicken broth* 3 med. zucchini, unpeeled & cut into quarters lengthwise…
GAZPACHO
GAZPACHO 4 tomatoes, quartered 1/2 sm. onion, sliced 1/2 green pepper, seeded, sliced 1/2 cucumber, sliced 4 sprigs parsley 1 clove garlic 1 tsp. instant beef bouillon 1 tsp. salt (opt.) 1/4 tsp. pepper 2 tbsp. canola (Puritan) oil 2 tbsp. vinegar 3/4 c.…
CLUB TURKEY CASSEROLE
CLUB TURKEY CASSEROLE 1/4 c. margarine 1/3 c. flour 1 c. turkey* 2 c. skim milk 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 c. blanched almonds, slivered & toasted 1 c. brown rice, cook & should yield 4 c. 2 1/2 c. diced, cooked turkey 1 (3 or 4 oz.) can mushrooms,…
CARROT SALAD
CARROT SALAD 1 1/2 c. grated carrots 1 c. raisins 1/2 c. sliced celery 1/2 c. chopped nuts 1/3 c. mayonnaise 1/4 tsp. salt (opt.) To make Carrot salad, Combine ingredients and chill. (Can use “light”, no cholesterol mayonnaise.)
SWEET ‘N SOUR CHICKEN
SWEET ‘N SOUR CHICKEN RECIPE 1/2 c. chopped green pepper 1/2 c. chopped carrots 1/2 c. chopped onion 3/4 c. lite catsup 2 tbsp. Vinegar 2 tbsp. low sodium soy sauce 1 c. pineapple juice 1/4 c. brown Sugar Twin 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp.…
EGG SUBSTITUTE
EGG SUBSTITUTE 1 tbsp. dry milk 2 egg whites, from lg. eggs 2 tsp. corn oil 4 drops yellow food coloring Sm. bowl Sprinkle powdered milk over egg whites and oil beat with fork add coloring beat until smooth. Makes 1 egg.
DIABETIC DATE BARS
DIABETIC DATE BARS Night Before: Mix 1 cup chopped dates, 1 1/2 cups applesauce (unsweetened). Cut up dates into applesauce. Add 3 to 4 packets of equal, refrigerate overnight. 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 c. margarine, melted 2 c. flour 2 tsp. soda 1/4 tsp.…
NO SALT DRY SOUP MIX
NO SALT DRY SOUP MIX RECIPE 2 c. non-fat dry milk 3/4 c. cornstarch 1/4 c. instant chicken bouillon 2 tbsp. dry onion flakes 1 tsp. thyme 1 tsp. basil 1/8 tsp. pepper Use 1/3 cup mix to 1 cup boiling water. May add vegetables. Whole kernel corn, leftover…
DIABETIC FRUIT BARS
DIABETIC FRUIT BARS RECIPE –FRUIT MIXTURE– 1/2 c. raisins 1/2 c. chopped prunes 1 c. water Boil fruit together for 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup butter or margarine, set aside to cool. –BATTER– 2 eggs, beaten 1 tsp. soda 1 tsp. vanilla…