Diabetes-Friendly Fruit Recipes

May 10, 2009

Banana Berry Smoothie

By ADW|2017-01-06T10:26:53-05:00Updated: May 10th, 2009|Beverages, Breakfast, Desserts, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups plain nonfat yogurt
  • 1 Medium sized ripe banana, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup Equal Spoonful or 12 packets Equal sweetener
  • 2 cups frozen unsweetened whole strawberries
  • 1 cup frozen unsweetened red raspberries

Directions

  1. In a blender container, combine yogurt, banana, and Equal together and blend until smooth.
  2. Add strawberries and blend until smooth.
  3. Add raspberries and blend again until smooth.
  4. Poor […]
Apr 15, 2009

Baked Cinnamon Applesauce

By ADW|2024-04-19T13:20:51-04:00Updated: April 15th, 2009|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 orange
  • 1 lemon
  • 3 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, quartered
  • 3 pounds Royal Gala or Braeburn apples, peeled, cored, quartered
  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, cut into small pieces
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cups Equal Spoonful or 12 packets Equal sweetener

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. Grate peel […]
Apr 12, 2009

Apricot-Almond Coffee Ring

By ADW|2017-01-06T10:30:12-05:00Updated: April 12th, 2009|Breakfast, Desserts, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried apricots, sliced
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 1/2 tsp Equal for Recipes (12 packets Equal sweetener or 1/2 cup Equal Spoonful)
  • 1/8 tsp ground mace (or nutmeg)
  • 1 16oz loaf frozen Italian bread dough, thawed
  • 1/4 cup sliced or slivered almonds
  • 1/3 cup skim milk
  • 1 tsp Equal for Recipes (3 packets Equal sweetener or 2 tbsp Equal Spoonful)

Directions

  1. Preheat Oven […]
Apr 5, 2009

Apricot Walnut Swirl Coffee Cake

By ADW|2017-01-06T10:30:16-05:00Updated: April 5th, 2009|Breakfast, Desserts, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Apricot Mix Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sugar-free apricot preserves or apricot spreadable fruit
  • 3/4 cup Equal Spoonful or 12 packets of Equal sweetener
  • 4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Apricot Mix Directions:

  1. Mix apricot preserves with Equal, cinnamon and nuts in a small bowl.
  2. Set aside.

Coffee Cake Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups reduced-fat baking mix (Bisquick)
  • 2 cups Equal Spoonful or 48 packets Equal […]
Mar 25, 2009

Apple Dessert Pizza

By ADW|2017-01-06T10:30:22-05:00Updated: March 25th, 2009|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1/2 of a 15oz unbaked pie crust package, refrigerated
  • 1/2 cup toasted, sliced almonds
  • 1 8oz package light cream cheese (Neufchatel), softened
  • 3 tbsp apple juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 packets Equal sweetener or 1 tsp Equal for Recipes
  • 4 medium tart apples, cored, peeled and sliced (3 1/2 cups)
  • 1 cup apple juice
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins
  • 1/4 tsp ground […]
Mar 20, 2009

Banana and Pineapple Yogurt Shake

By ADW|2017-01-06T10:29:35-05:00Updated: March 20th, 2009|Beverages, Desserts, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 medium banana, peeled, sliced and frozen in a freezer bag
  • 8oz plain nonfat yogurt
  • 8oz can of crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 2 packets Equal sweetener or 3/4 tsp Equal for Recipes
  • 1 cup ice cubes

Directions

  1. In a blender container, combine all ingredients except ice and blend until smooth.
  2. With the blender still running, add the ice cubes one at a […]
Mar 20, 2009

Tasty Apple Crisp

By ADW|2017-01-06T11:40:00-05:00Updated: March 20th, 2009|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Apple Crisp

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup apple juice
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons Equal for recipes or 12 packets Equal sweetener or 1/2 cup Equal Spoonful
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 4 cups sliced peeled apples

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C)
  2. Combine apple juice, Equal, cornstarch, lemon peel and apples in medium saucepan. Heat to boiling
  3. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until […]
Mar 10, 2009

Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake

By ADW|2017-01-06T11:40:18-05:00Updated: March 10th, 2009|Breakfast, Desserts, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Apple Layer

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Splenda Granular
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup reduced calorie margarine, melted (25% less fat and calories)
  • 2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced into 1/4 inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Splenda Granular
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons reduced calorie margarine (25% less fat and calories)

Directions:

  1. Preheat Oven […]
Feb 20, 2009

Apple and Pear Crisp

By ADW|2017-01-06T11:39:50-05:00Updated: February 20th, 2009|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Ingredients:

Topping

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Splenda Granular
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 4 Tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Filling

  • 4 large Macintosh or other tart apples
  • 3 ripe Barlett or Anjou Pears
  • 2 tablespoons Splenda Granular
  • 3 tablespoons apple juice concentrate

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Lightly butter a deep 2 to 2 1/2 quart baking […]
Go to Top