Tuesday, December 30, 2014

BREADS: LOW CARB PRETZELS(click here to print)

Healthy Low Carb and Gluten Free Soft Pretzels


  • LOW CARB PRETZELS

  • Pretzel Dough



  • 2 Tbs. Psyllium Husk Powder(click here to purchase)



  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast



  • 1 cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk



  • 3/4 cup Unsweetened Applesauce



  • 4 Large Organic Egg Whites (reserve one of the yolks)



  • 2 tsp Butter Flavor



  • 2 cups Organic Soy Flour



  • 1 tsp Double-Acting Baking Powder



  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda



  • 1/4 tsp Salt



  • 1/2 cup + 2 Tbs Coconut Flour



  • EGG WASH/TOPPING:



  • 1 Large Organic Egg Yolk



  • 1 Tbs Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk



  •  Sea Salt



  • Directions
    1. In a small bowl, whisk together the psyllium and yeast.
    2. In a large bowl, whisk together the almond milk, applesauce, egg whites and butter flavor. While whisking, sprinkle in the psyllium/yeast mixture. Whisk until smooth.
    3. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the soy flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Dump the dry over the wet and fold together with a rubber spatula.
    4. Shape the sticky dough into a ball and cover with plastic wrap. Place the bowl in a warm area for 1 hour (I used a warming drawer set to 90 degrees Fahrenheit).
    5. In a small bowl, add the coconut flour. Take about 2 tbs and dust it over the slightly risen dough. Gently fold the mixture until it absorbs the coconut flour, then dust another 2 tbs over the dough and fold again. Do this with the rest of the coconut flour, then knead the dough into a ball.
    6. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line two cookie sheets with Silpats or parchment paper.
    7. Divide the dough into 8 equal-sized portions. Roll the dough into long logs and carefully shape into pretzels (the dough is somewhat delicate, so kneading isn't necessary). Carefully transfer the pretzels onto the prepared pans.
    8. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and almond milk.
    9. Brush the crescents with the egg wash and sprinkle with the salt. Bake for about 24 minutes, or until golden brown. Carefully transfer the Silpat/paper off the hot pan and onto the counter. Let cool slightly and serve warm.  These are best when served warm.
    17 g. carbs; serves 8
    *www.diabeticconnect.com*




    ALMOND BUTTER(click here to print)

    Yield: Yields about 2 cups   ALMOND BUTTER

    All Natural Toasted Almond Butter
    INGREDIENTS
    • 4 cups raw almonds  
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
    • 2 whole vanilla beans, finely chopped* (optional)
    INSTRUCTIONS
    1. Preheat your oven to 350F
    2. Place 2 cups of almonds in a single layer on a large baking sheet
    3. Place the almonds in the oven and toast them for 15 minutes, moving the nuts around a few times during the process.
    4. Allow the almonds to cool until they can be safely handled with your bare hands, then transfer them to the bowl of your food processor; add the remaining 2 cups of almonds, as well as the salt, ground cinnamon and chopped vanilla beans (if using).
    5. Process for a total of about 10-15 minutes, stopping to scrape the sides from time to time, until the butter becomes very smooth and creamy and almost liquid in consistency. It will return to a firmer, more natural state once it's had a chance to rest and cool down.
    6. Transfer to clean air tight glass jars and keep in a cool dry place for up to a few months.
    2.2 carbs per tablespoon
    *www.thehealthyfoodie.com*

    Sunday, December 28, 2014

    MAIN DISH: CHICKEN SCOTCH EGGS(click here to print)

    CHICKEN SCOTCH EGGS                                                         
    • 600g skinless, boneless chicken breasts
    • 8 hard boiled eggs, peeled
    • 3 cloves garlic, smashed
    • ½ red bell pepper, chopped
    • 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
    • 2 tbsp fresh ginger, chopped
    • 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
    • 2 tbsp tomato paste
    • 1 tbsp paprika
    • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
    • 1 tsp chipotle powder
    • 1 tsp Himalayan or fine sea salt
    • 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
    • ½ tsp ground fivespice
    • 1 tsp whole anise seeds
    • 1 tsp whole fennel seeds
    • 1 tbsp onion powder
    • 1 tbsp garlic powder
    INSTRUCTIONS
    1. Preheat the oven to 375F
    2. Lightly grease a muffin pan with coconut or olive oil; set aside.
    3. Add all the ingredients except chicken and hard boiled eggs to the bowl of your food processor and process until it reaches the consistency of a thick paste, about 1 minute.
    4. Add the chicken and process on pulse until the meat is finely ground and all the ingredients are completely incorporated. Divide into 8 equal portions.
    5. Lay a piece of plastic film onto your work surface and place one portion of meat right in the center. Flatten the meat into a roughly half inch thick circle, then place an egg in the middle.
    6. Gently slide your hand under the plastic wrap and lift the whole thing up. Use the plastic film to shape the meat around the egg until the egg is completely wrapped, then finish “shaping” it with your bare hands.
    7. Place the finished egg in the muffin pan and repeat process with the remaining eggs and meat.
    8. Place the Scotch eggs in the oven and set the timer for 25 minutes.
    9. After 25 minutes, take the pan out of the oven and carefully tilt it over the sink to drain the liquid that has accumulated in the cups.
    10. Place the pan back in the oven and continue cooking the eggs for an additional 5 minutes, or until nice and golden in coloration.
    11. Remove eggs from pan and set to "dry out" and cool on a cooling rack for about 5 minutes.
    12. Serve warm  serves 8; 5.5g. carbs
    *www.thehealthyfoodie.com* 

    DUMP CAKES: APPLE PIE(click here to print)

    DUMP CAKE: APPLE PIE


    1 cup almond flour(click here to purchase)
    1 cup whey protein powder
    1 tsp. baking powder
    1 tsp. baking soda
    2 tsp. ground cinnamon
    1/2 tsp. ground cloves
    1/4 tsp. salt
    2 eggs, beaten
    1/2 cup coconut oil
    1/2 cup Splenda brown sugar blend
    8 ounces plain yogurt
    1 tsp. vanilla extract
    1 can sugar free apple pie filling found at walmart
    1/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
    1/2 tsp. cinnamon

    combine almond flour, whey protein, baking powder, baking soda, cloves, cinnamon, salt in a small bowl.   combine eggs, oil, sugar, yogurt and vanilla extract in a bowl and beat well.  add flour mixture and stir just until moistened.
    Line a 13 by 9 inch baking dish with parchment paper and spray lightly with cooking spray. add cinnamon to apple pie filling. pour pie filling in bottom of pan. Dump  batter over apple pie filling and spread evenly. bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

    Tip:  I like to cut up the apple pie slices into smaller pieces so I have enough to cover the whole bottom of the pan (evenly distributed)

     Nutritional values for this recipe....http://caloriecount.about.com/cc/recipe_analysis.php

    Saturday, December 27, 2014

    Thursday, December 25, 2014

    HOLIDAYS 2014: CRANBERRY SAUSAGE BITES(click here to print)

    CRANBERRY SAUSAGE BITES
    • 1 pound bulk pork sausage
    • 1 1/4 cup almond flour    
    • 1 cup shredded cranberry cheddar cheese
    • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
    • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme (or red pepper flakes for a spicier version)
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 3/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
    • Cranberry sauce (optional, for dipping)   (click here for recipe)

    Method: 
    Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl combine all ingredients. Shape mixture into twenty-four 1 1/2-inch balls and arrange on prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart. Bake until cooked through and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm or at room temperature, with low carb cranberry sauce for dipping, if desired.

    Nutritional Info: 
    Per Serving:Serving size: 1 each, 80 calories (45 from fat), 5g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 20mg cholesterol, 250mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g dietary fiber, 0g sugar), 5g protein

    *www.wholefoodsmarket.com*

    DESSERTS: BROWN SUGAR FOOL(click here to print)

    BROWN SUGAR FOOL
    • Honey Almonds
    • 1/3 cup sliced almonds
    • 1 tablespoon sugar free honey(click here to purchase)
    • Cherry Brown Sugar Fool
    • 1 cup pitted fresh sweet cherries
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
    • 1 tablespoon splenda granular
    • 2 tablespoons water
    • 3/4 cup heavy cream
    • 2 tablespoons Splenda brown sugar blend    
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Method: 
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with a baking mat (e.g. Silpat).

    In a small bowl, coat nuts with honey. Spread nuts on the baking mat. Bake 7 to 10 minutes, until golden. Transfer nuts to a bowl to cool. Coarsely chop, and set aside.

    In a small saucepan, combine cherries, lemon juice, almond extract, splenda and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until cherries begin to break down and juices boil and thicken, about 5 minutes.

    Remove from heat, and transfer to a small bowl. Place bowl in a larger bowl of ice water, and stir mixture occasionally until cold.

    In a separate bowl, combine cream, brown sugar, and vanilla and beat until stiff peaks form; fold in 1/3 cup of the cherry sauce. Combine, but not fully -- there should be beautiful cherry streaks running through the fresh cream.

    Divide among four dessert dishes, and spoon remaining cherries over tops. Garnish with the honey almonds.

    Nutritional Info: 
    Per Serving:180 calories (120 from fat), 14g total fat, 7g saturated fat, 40mg cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (1g dietary fiber, 12g sugar), 2g protein

    *www.wholefoodsmarket.com*

    Tuesday, December 23, 2014


    Monday, December 22, 2014

    ARTICLES: AS A DIABETIC WHAT KIND OF GIFT WOULD YOU LIKE FOR CHRISTMAS? (TYPE 2D SUPPORT GROUP MEMBERS)

     WHAT KIND OF GIFTS WOULD DIABETICS LIKE TO RECEIVE


  •  Gift card so they can shop and get want they want or need

  •  Sweater.

  • A new pancreas

  •  A big box of sugar free fat free goodies. And a big soft teddy bear so they can hug when down.

  •  Gift certificate is always a safe bet.

  •  Give them your love and understandment.

  •  Gift card.
  •  if no ins get them some strips if needed or a tag or bracelet to wear

  • Fuzzy socks, good lotion (gold bond diabetic or Eucerin), and nice mani/pedi kit.

  • They are no different why think it has to be food related my husband is diabetic and the family give him gifts nit food or diabetic things

  • A nice. Gift basket. Of sugar free items

  •  I like Debbie's idea, the gift card is always appreciated by m

  •  A bracelet to wear and some strips all ways needed

  •  A nice bag to keep everything in. I have one that holds my needles, my strips, alcohol swabs and anything else related. All in one place and I can take it with me

  •  PLEASE no sugar free candy unless you are going to send along Imodium .. gift card , scarves , perfume , lotions ,jewelry .. Ect
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  •  An ID bracelet. I used a coach makeup bag to carry all my supplies in, it made me feel good inside everytime I tested

  •  Chocolate

  •  Anything but a food basket, candy or diet cook


  • A gift card at a store that sells grocery and also diabetic stuff. You cannot go wrong with a gift card from Wal-Mart

  •  Same thing I would give someone that doesnt

  •  Cash

  •  same thing you would get a person without diabetes. i guess i don't see food as a christmas gift.

  •  Gift card

  •  Sweet and Low

  • A new pancreas if i could cuz that's what i wont for Xmas

  •  Same thing as a non diabetic. No booze because my husband, the diabetic does not drink.

  •  All I need is a just Hug!

  •  Hug sent.

  •  Home depot gift card

  • Kelly Wood I wish someone would give me a gym pass

  •  movie tickets or some other interest they have

  •  A MOVIE PASS!

  •  Anything you would give someone without diabetes!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Exactly the same as if they didn't have diabetes

  •  I would not consider they have diabetes when choosing a gift. Of course I never give food .

  • Anything that's not food

  •  Exactly. ..why limit gift

  •  A trip to the islands

  •  Bath and body...Victoria secret...cologne for men...tools.

  • personally, unless I express that I want or need diabetic supplies, I'd rather not get gifts centered around my illness.

  •  I luv riding booth

  •  Non food

  •  Why should there be a difference? Are we letting our disease define us?..NO!

  •  Gift Cards to Any Store, Items for the house they can use or perfume

  • We are people first and foremost

  •  My grandma is a type 2 diabetic and I always get her a big box of sugar free assorted chocolates she loves those , and then anything else she has been hinting about

  • Any gift that you give anyone should be thought out , I don't want to purchase my own gifts, so a gift cert. is not for everyone.

  •  i want the gift of time. Coupons for coffee together (or something like that)

  •  A cure

  •  Clothes

  • Hug and gift cards

  •  ya gifts r a good idea because they can buy what they want

  • A cure

  • A personal low carb recipe book of things I have tried that was good

  •  

    Nothing to eat or drink.


  •  Anything im type 2 get perfume for her & for him colone

  • sweet that are sugar-free,or perfume.
  •  If it is food or drink anything sugar or no sugar added

  •  gift cards, jewelry, clothes, cash

  •  a non-food item such as a scarf, gloves, a cd with Christmas music, a decoration for their home

  •  anything u want

  •  If it were me receiving the gift I'd like a cookbook or a diet guide on what we can and cannot eat some of your recipes are absolutely wonderful so cookbook with these recipes and it would be nice but that's what I'd like to get that was given to me

  • Anything not related to food

  • As a type 2, I am no different than anyone else. I would like the same things that others would like. Just nothing food oriented........ Although my friend just outfitted my kitchen with new pots, pans and utensils. It certainly makes cooking healthy easier.

  •  Anything you wanted to give. I enjoy getting a diabetic cookbook and I also enjoy getting candy. I can pace myself and treat myself to it everyone once in a while. I would hate to have people afraid to give what they can afford in this day and age because I am diabetic. It is up to me to be respectful and thankful for anything.
  •  The same kind I would give to someone who doesn't have diabetes. Why. Treat them differently

  •  im going to eat but not alot and have some pie and not the whole pie i live just like anyone one this earth i work and bowl and i love christmas merry christmas to all and btw im type2 taking no meds

  •  Strips

  •  health -

  • Someone to share my life with whom understands the challenges of my disease and will help me as I help them.

  •  something that they love and enjoy doing.

  •  a gift card to their favorite store.

  • A little bit of dark chocolate

  • A cookbook for diabetics with tasty recipes in it

  •  Cookbooks are always helpful