As a diabetic, are you constantly looking for simple diabetic recipes? Recipes for diabetics sometimes offer some very bland and tasteless menu ideas. Here are a couple of my favorite recipes for diabetics that taste great. Your non diabetic family members will love them, too!

First, let me say I am not a nutritionist nor medical professional of any kind. I am, however, diabetic having been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 1996. These recipes are a compilation of ones I have used since then.

Breakfast is one of our most important meals. Starting the day with a good breakfast gives us energy for the rest of the day. This is even more important if you are diabetic. Here then, are two of my favorite diabetic breakfast recipes.

Weight Watchers Diabetic Blueberry Scones recipe
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries, picked over and rinsed
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
3 tablespoons Splenda (plus more for sprinkling on top if desired)
4 tablespoons heart-healthy margarine
1/3 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1/2 cup egg whites, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon egg white (optional)
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, rounded
1/2 teaspoon salt, scant
1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated

Preparation
1. Adjust the rack to center of the oven, and heat to 400 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, sift together the two types of flour, 3 tablespoons Splenda, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in the margarine until the largest pieces are the size of small peas.
3. Stir in the blueberries and lemon zest.
4. Using a fork, whisk together the milk and egg white in a liquid measuring cup.
5. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the cream mixture.
6. Stir lightly with a fork just until the dough in lightly mixed.
7. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface, and press/pat into an 8-10 circle.
8. Using a sharp knife, cut into eight wedges.
9. Transfer to the baking sheet lightly sprayed with cooking spray.
10. Brush the top with some egg white and sprinkle with Splenda if desired.
11. Bake for about 25-30 minutes (until golden brown).
12. Transfer the scones from the baking sheet to wire racks to cool.

WW POINTS per serving: 4
Nutritional information per serving: 193 calories, 6.2g fat, 2.6g fiber

Fruit salad is probably one of the easiest and tastiest things in the world to make. Any seven-year old can whip up their salad in no time at all. In fact, for a real bonding time with your kids, you can involve them in the kitchen and have fun whipping up this fabulous desert.

This is particularly popular during the summer when fresh fruits abound, however, summer or winter, it doesn’t really matter as fruits grow all year round. There’s really nothing to putting together fruit salad rcipes. The secret is really just in picking out the best fruits.
Weight Watchers Layered Fruit Salad recipe
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients
2 medium bananas, sliced
2 cups pineapple chunks
2 medium oranges, peeled and sectioned
2 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced
1 cup red seedless grapes
1 pint strawberries, sliced
1 medium grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
1 cinnamon stick

Preparation
1.In a medium saucepan, combine the orange juice and zest, lemon juice and rind, brown sugar and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil.
2. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 5 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
4. Layer the fruit in a glass serving bowl.
5. Remove the cinnamon stick from the sauce; pour the sauce over the fruit.
6. Cover and chill for several hours before serving.

WW POINTS per serving: 4
Nutritional information per serving: 217 calories, 0.7g fat, 5g fiber

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There are a number of ice cream makers out there, some excellent, if rather expensive , but I never seem to have enough room in the freezer to cool the equipment so tend to use just a plastic box, perhaps a food processor and a fork. The latter is necessary to stir the mixture at least once, preferably 2 or 3 times , as it is freezing. This will serve to break up any large ice lumps that form and keep your ice cream smooth. The important thing is to keep everything scrupulously clean.

Serves: 12
Fibre 2.8g, protein 5.5g, fat 31g
Calories/serving: 382
WW points per serving 7

• 6 egg yolks
• 6ooml/1 pint double cream
• 30og/11oz granular sugar substitute
• 25oml8floz water
• 30g/1oz unsweetened cocoa
• 8og/302 unsweetened chocotate, chopped
• 1 tablespoon instant decaffeinated coffee granules
• 1 tablespoon vanilla essence
• 11og/4o2 hazetnuts, flopped and toasted

1. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks, 125ml/4floz of the cream and the sugar substitute.
2. In a saucepan mix the rest of the cream, the water, cocoa, chocolate and coffee. Cook over a medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate has melted and the mixture has begun to simmer.
3. Slowly pour 25oml/8floz of the chocolate mixture over the egg yolks, whisking constantly, then pour the mixture back into the pan. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat, stir in the vanilla essence, then chill for 4 hours.
4. Pour the mixture and hazelnuts into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Weight Watchers Shrimp Macaroni Salad recipe
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups macaroni, cooked and drained
1 lb shrimp, shelled
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 ounces American cheese, cubed
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
3 tablespoons vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation
1. Cut up the shrimp.
2. Toss the shrimp with the macaroni, cheese, celery, pepper and onion.
3. Blend the remaining ingredients and toss with the shrimp mixture.
4. Chill before serving.

One serving is approximately 185 grams.
WW POINTS per serving: 8
Nutritional information per serving: 363 calories, 16.9g fat, 1.1g fiber

Weight Watchers Fresh Crustless Strawberry Pie recipe
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients
4 cups strawberries
1 (5/8 ounce) box sugar-free strawberry gelatin
1 (1 1/3 ounce) box sugar-free vanilla pudding mix
2 cups water

Preparation
1. Mix together the water and sugar-free pudding mix.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Remove from the heat and mix in the jello crystals.
4. Place the strawberries in a pie pan.
5. Pour the pudding/gelatin mixture over the strawberries and chill for at least an hour before serving.

WW POINTS per serving: 0
Nutritional information per serving: 38 calories, 0.3g fat, 1.9g fiber

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