Category: Diabetic

Banana Buttermilk Pancakes Makes about 8 pancakes 1 cup chopped banana (about 2 medium ripe bananas) 3/4 cup buttermilk 1 Tbsp light olive oil 1 egg 1/2 cup plain flour 1/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1/4 cup un-toasted muesli 1 Tbsp maple syrup 150ml low fat vanilla berry fruit...

Berry Sponge Trifle 2 cups (500mls) of unsweetened apple and blackcurrant juice 150g of thick sponge fingers 1 packet of low joule strawberry jelly 500g of mixed fresh berries 250g of strawberries, hulled and halved 3 Tablespoons of custard powder 2 Tablespoons of sugar or low calorie sweetener suitable...

Blueberry Muffins 2 cups SR flour 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup Splenda 1 cup (150g) fresh or frozen blueberries 1 egg, lightly beaten 3/4 cup (180ml) buttermilk 1/2 cup vegetable oil Grease a 12 hole muffin pan. Sift dry ingredients into large bowl and stir in...

Bread and Butter Pudding 3 eggs 1 1/2 tablespoons honey 2 1/2 cups soymilk 1 tablespoon margarine 8 slices rye/grain bread, crusts removed 3/4 cup dried fruit salad chunks 1. Place eggs, honey and soymilk in a bowl. Whisk well. Spread margarine onto bread and cut into triangles. 2....

Bread and Butter Pudding Serves 4 4 eggs 2 1/2 cups (600ml) skim or low-fat milk 2 teaspoons vanilla essence 3 slices wholegrain bread 2 teaspoons margarine 2 Tablespoons sultanas 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1. Place eggs in bowl and beat. 2. Add milk and vanilla essence. 3. Spread...

Bruschetta Seasoning Oil: 1/3 cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, crushed 6 fresh basil leaves, chopped 1/8 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes Tomato Topping: 1-1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, chopped 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1...

Chicken and Cashews 4 small chicken breasts 2 tsp soy sauce 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp ginger, grated 1 medium carrot, sliced 1 stick celery, sliced diagonally 1 bunch bok choy or choy sum, 2.5cm lengths 50g cashews 115g bamboo shoots 115g water chestnuts 12 snow peas 6 shallots,...

Chocolate Date Cake 300g silken firm tofu 1/4 cup honey 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup cocoa 2 1/2 cups self raising flour 1 cup pitted dates, chopped 1 1/3 soymilk Frosting 1 cup pitted dates, chopped 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon cocoa 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease...

Christmas Puddings Chef: Lyn Battle Christmas is a time for family and friends to get together around a table of rich, home-cooked food! If you have a Diabetic or Coeliac in your family, there is no need for them to be left out. The following basic recipe method can...

Corn Muffins Serves 4 1 1/2 cups wholemeal flour 1 cup cornmeal (polenta) 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes 1 1/4 cups buttermilk 2 Tbsp sunflower oil 1 egg, lightly beaten 1. Preheat oven to moderate 180C. Sift flour, cornmeal and baking powder into a large mixing...

Diabetic Boiled Carrot Cake 1 cup grated carrot 3/4 cup sultanas 2 teaspoons mixed spice 3/4 cup apple juice 1 1/2 cups SR flour 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup water Place the first four ingredients in saucepan, stir over heat until well mixed. Bring to boil, cover and...

Diabetic Christmas Cake 1 1/2 cups sultanas 1/2 cup raisins 2 tablespoons brandy 1-tablespoon water 1 cup sieved pumpkin (no lumps) 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup apple concentrate 1/2 cup skim or low fat milk 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1-teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon mixed spice 1 cup white...

Diabetic Christmas Pudding 1 cup of mixed fruit 30g butter or margarine 210ml milk 60ml sweet sherry Mix together in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Remove from heat then add: 1 tsp carb soda 1 cup self raising flour 1 tsp mixed spice Mix together and place...

Diabetic Christmas Pudding 1/3 cup each raisins, sultanas and currants 1 cup grated carrot, lightly packed (90g) 1/2 cup grated apple, lightly packed (50g) 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup brandy Grated rind of 2 oranges Juice of 2 oranges made up to 1/2 cup with water 1/3-cup water...

Diabetic Christmas Pudding 1 cup soft breadcrumbs 1 cup mashed banana (must be ripe) 1 cup mixed fruit 1 teaspoon mixed spice 1 teaspoon bicarbonate soda 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg Mix all together in a bowl. Put in a greased bowl in steamer with lid. Steam for two...

Diabetic Custard 2 1/2 cup skim milk 2 eggs, beaten 1 tbsp vinegar 1/2 tsp vanilla 2 tsp Sweet and Low * Mix together the milk, eggs, vanilla, and Sweet and Low. * Pour into 6 custard cups. In an electric frying pan, place 3 paper towels and pour...

Diabetic Fruit Cake 500g mixed dried fruit 250ml apricot nectar 1 teaspoon honey 250g mashed pumpkin 225g raising flour 1 teaspoon mixed spice 1 teaspoon carb soda Grease a loaf tin and line with paper. Combine fruit, nectar and honey in a saucepan take to the boil and reduce...

Diabetic Fruit Muffins 1 soft mashed banana 1 cup chopped dates 1 cup water 1/2 tsp bicarb soda 1 cup grated carrot 1/2 peeled grated apple 1 cup sultanas Mixed spice 1/2 cup low fat milk 2 Tbsp margarine 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups SR flour Place dates...

Diabetic Lemon Delicious Serves 4 Preparation time: 1 hour Cooking equipment: individual baking dishes, large baking dish for water bath. Oven temperature: 160C (325F) 3 eggs 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice rind of 1 lemon, freshly grated 1 tablespoon melted butter 3 tablespoons wholemeal plain flour 1 1/2 cups...

Diabetic Mince Pies Filling: 1/2 cup of dried apricots 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates 6 dried figs chopped 2 apples peeled, cored and thinly sliced juice of half a lemon 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg 1 cup of sultanas 12 prunes seeded and chopped almonds 1/2 cup of brandy...

Easy Vegetable Slice 4 slices wholegrain bread 1 tablespoon margarine 4 slices lean ham, cut into small pieces 1 small onion, grated 1 small zucchini, grated 2 eggs 1 tablespoon SR flour 2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley 1/2 cup grated reduced fat cheese Cut the crusts off the bread....

Healthy Diabetic Christmas Cake 2 cup Wholewheat flour 2 tsp Baking powder 1/4 tsp Salt 1/3 cup Low-fat margarine 1 cup Mixed dark and light raisins 1/2 cup Almonds, chopped 1/2 cup Hazelnuts, chopped Rind of 1 orange fine grated 1 3/4 cup Grated carrots 1/2 tsp Mixed baking...

Herbed Risotto Mix 710g (3 1/4 cups) Arborio rice 2 Tbsp dried onion flakes 3 tsp dried Italian herbs 1 tsp dried garlic granules In a medium bowl, combine rice, dried onion, herbs, and dried garlic. Divide mixture evenly among 8 small resealable plastic bags. Seal and label. Store...

Lemon and Poppy Seed Muffins 1 1/2 tbsp canola oil 1/4 cup sugar or 1 tbsp Sucaryl (preferable) 1 egg, lightly beaten 3/4 cup skim or Shape milk rind and juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup poppy seeds 1 cup self-raising flour 1 cup wholemeal self-raising flour 1/2 cup...

Mocha Custards Serves 6 500ml (2 cups) skim milk 80g (1/3 cup) sugar 2 1/2 Tbsp cocoa powder, sifted 3 tsp instant coffee granules 2 x 50g eggs 2 egg whites (from 50g eggs) 1 1/2 tsp vanilla essence Whipped Cream or vanilla crème Fruche (optional), to serve Coffee...

No-Sugar Custard 6 egg yolks 1/4 cup Fruit Sweet 1/2 cup flour 2 cup milk 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tbsp. butter * In a medium bowl, beat egg yolks and Fruit Sweet until thick and pale. * While continuing to beat, gradually sift in flour. * Pour into a...

Oat Pancakes Serves 8 (makes 16 pancakes) 110g (3/4 cup) plain flour 80g (1/2 cup) plain wholemeal flour 1 Tbsp baking powder Pinch salt 110g (1 1/4 cups) rolled oats 3 eggwhites 560ml (2 1/4 cups) buttermilk 1 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 tsp vanilla essence Non-stick cooking spray...

Peach and Cinnamon Muffins 1 1/2 cups plain, wholemeal flour 2/3 cup rolled oats 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened pie peaches 1 cup buttermilk 1 small egg, beaten 2 tsp canola oil 1. Place flour, oats, nutmeg, cinnamon and brown...

Queen’s Pudding Serves 4 4 eggs 2 1/2 cups (600ml) skim or low-fat milk 2 teaspoons vanilla essence 3 slices wholegrain bread, crumbed 4 Tablespoons strawberry or raspberry purée 1. Separate two eggs and put egg whites aside. 2. Combine egg yolks with the other two whole eggs and...

Seafood Pasta 300g pasta 2 Tbsp water 1/2 medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 cup milk 2 tsp cornflour 1 1/2 cups (230g) mixed cooked seafood 1 Tbsp chopped parsley coarsely ground black pepper salt to taste 1. Fill a large saucepan two-thirds full with water, and...

Spiced Chicken with Spinach Serving size: Serves 6 2 tablespoons olive oil 500g skinless chicken breast fillets, sliced thinly 1 medium onion, sliced thinly 3 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon paprika 2 teaspoons cumin seeds 2 teaspoons ground coriander 2 tablespoons salt reduced tomato paste...