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  • No-Bake Peanut Butter & Chocolate Bites

    No-Bake Peanut Butter & Chocolate Bites

    How to Make No-Bake Peanut Butter & Chocolate Bites

    Need a healthy snack for your summer road trip? This simple treat is much better for you than any processed snack that you get at a gas station.


    10 min prep time


    24servings


    2 bites

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. In a small saucepan, combine sugar blend and milk over medium heat. Stir well and bring to a boil for 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla.

    2. Remove from heat and add oats. Stir until oats are evenly coated in the peanut mixture and everything has cooled. Fold in the chocolate chips.

    3. Scoop oat mixture into 1 Tbsp. balls and place on waxed paper. Let cool and refrigerate.

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    Nutrition facts

    24 Servings



    • Serving Size

      2 bites


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      70

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      3.5g

      4%

      • Saturated Fat
        1g

        5%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      30mg

      1%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      9g

      3%

      • Dietary Fiber
        1g

        4%
      • Total Sugars
        4g

    • Protein
      2g

    • Potassium
      64mg

      1%

    Ingredients

    sugar substitute
    1/3 cup

    skim milk
    1/3 cup

    peanut butter
    1/2 cup

    vanilla extract
    1 tsp

    old-fashioned rolled oats
    2 cup

    mini-chocolate chips
    3 tbsp

  • Modern Tuna Noodle Casserole

    Modern Tuna Noodle Casserole

    How to Make Modern Tuna Noodle Casserole

    This recipe is a great example of using vegetables to bulk up a dish that is typically high in carbs and fat.


    5 min prep time


    40 min cook time


    8servings


    1 cup

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.

    2. Cook the pasta according to the package directions minus two minutes (the pasta should be slightly undercooked).

    3. While the pasta is cooking, add the olive oil to a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and mushrooms and sauté until the onions turn clear, about 5 minutes.

    4. Add the spinach and no-salt seasoning and sauté until the spinach is wilted and soft, about 3 more minutes.

    5. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, milk, salt and ground black pepper until all the flour lumps are mixed in. Pour over the vegetables and bring to a boil. Stir in the tuna and pasta and pour into the prepared baking pan.

    6. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese on top of the casserole and bake for 15 minutes.

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    Nutrition facts

    8 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 cup


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      240

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      5g

      6%

      • Saturated Fat
        1g

        5%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      10mg

      3%

    • Sodium
      330mg

      14%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      38g

      14%

      • Dietary Fiber
        5g

        18%
      • Total Sugars
        6g

    • Protein
      18g

    • Potassium
      526mg

      11%

    Ingredients

    nonstick cooking spray
    1

    whole grain penne, shells, or farfalle pasta
    12 oz

    olive oil
    1 tbsp

    white (button) mushrooms (sliced)
    8 oz

    small onion (diced)
    1

    baby spinach
    5 oz

    salt-free all-purpose seasoning
    1/2 tsp

    flour
    3 tbsp

    skim milk
    2 cup

    salt
    1/2 tsp

    black pepper
    1/4 tsp

    tuna packed in water (drained)
    5 oz

    Parmesan cheese (shredded)
    1/2 cup

  • Lemon Chiffon With Fresh Berries

    Lemon Chiffon With Fresh Berries

    How to Make Lemon Chiffon With Fresh Berries

    Author Barbara Seelig-Brown says, “This deliciously sweet tart dessert is very refreshing with a melt-in-your-mouth quality. It is light enough to enjoy without feeling guilty. Including fruit in a dessert helps to reduce the calorie and fat content. You can make it a day or two before a party and it will be even better once the flavors have blended.”


    70 min prep time


    10 min cook time


    6servings


    1/2 cup

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Place lemon juice and sugar substitute in saucepan. Heat and stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat.

    2. Crack eggs into the bowl and whisk well. Slowly pour the lemon sugar mix into the eggs while whisking. Whisk for 1 minute, then return the egg mixture to the saucepan. 

    3. Whisk and cook on low to medium for several minutes until the egg mixture thickens. (The more you whisk, the lighter the mixture will be.) This will take 2-5 minutes depending on your equipment. The mixture is ready to be removed from heat when it coats the back of a spoon. 

    4. Refrigerate for one hour or more. It will thicken more as it cools.

    5. Place some of the lemon chiffon in a dessert glass or bowl and spoon berries over top. Alternate layers of lemon cream and berries. Top with berries.

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    Nutrition facts

    6 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1/2 cup


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      70

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      3g

      4%

      • Saturated Fat
        1g

        5%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      110mg

      37%

    • Sodium
      40mg

      2%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      22g

      8%

      • Dietary Fiber
        2g

        7%
      • Total Sugars
        5g

    • Protein
      4g

    • Potassium
      140mg

      3%

    Ingredients

    lemon juice (about 2 large lemons)
    1/3 cup

    low-calorie sugar substitute
    1/2 cup

    eggs
    4 large

    fresh berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries)
    3 cup

  • High-Fiber, Gluten-Free Brownies

    High-Fiber, Gluten-Free Brownies

    How to Make High-Fiber, Gluten-Free Brownies

    Don’t be afraid of the black beans in this recipe. You can’t taste them and they give a nutrition kick and fiber boost that you won’t find in regular brownies. Try topping them with fresh raspberries too.


    15 min prep time


    20 min cook time


    12servings


    1 brownie

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 by 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.

    2. In a blender, puree the beans with the oil and water. Add the eggs, cocoa, Splenda Sugar Blend, coffee, and vanilla and blend well.

    3. Add the baking mix to blender and pulse until just incorporated. Stir in mini chocolate chips. Pour into the prepared pan.

    4. Bake for 18-20 minutes

    5. Let cool at least 15 minutes before cutting and removing from the pan. Cut into 12 equal-sized brownies.

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    Nutrition facts

    12 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 brownie


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      100

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      6g

      8%

      • Saturated Fat
        1.5g

        8%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      15mg

      5%

    • Sodium
      80mg

      3%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      14g

      5%

      • Dietary Fiber
        2g

        7%
      • Total Sugars
        2g

    • Protein
      3g

    • Potassium
      124mg

      3%

    Ingredients

    nonstick cooking spray
    1 whole

    black beans (rinsed and drained)
    3/4 cup

    olive oil
    1/4 cup

    water
    2 tbsp

    eggs (1 egg plus 2 egg whites)
    3 large

    cocoa powder
    1/4 cup

    low calorie sugar substitute (plus 1 tbsp)
    1/4 cup

    instant coffee
    1 tsp

    vanilla extract
    1 tsp

    mini chocolate-chips (gluten-free)
    1/4 cup

    all-purpose Gluten-Free Baking Mix
    1/3 cup

  • Healthy Homemade Green Bean Casserole

    Healthy Homemade Green Bean Casserole

    How to Make Healthy Homemade Green Bean Casserole

    This classic Thanksgiving side dish gets a diabetes-friendly makeover, without losing any of its rich, savory flavor.


    25 min prep time


    15 min cook time


    7servings


    1/2 cup

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 1.5 quart baking dish with cooking spray.

    2. Heat cheese wedges in microwave for 30 seconds, stir. Set aside.

    3. In a large sauté pan heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté 2-3 minutes.

    4. Add margarine to pan and melt. Add mushrooms, salt and pepper and cook for 4-5 minutes. Pour chicken broth into pan and simmer for 1 minute.

    5. In a small bowl, mix together corn starch and water; add to chicken broth and stir for 1 minute.

    6. Add melted cheese wedges to pan and mix well. Add milk to pan; stir to incorporate. Cook additional 2-3 minutes until thick.

    7. Remove from heat and stir in green beans. Pour green bean mixture into baking dish.

    8. In a small bowl prepare corn flake topping by, mixing together corn flakes and margarine. Spread corn flake mixture on top of green beans. Bake 15-20 minutes.

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    Nutrition facts

    7 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1/2 cup


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      130

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      6g

      8%

      • Saturated Fat
        1g

        5%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      5mg

      2%

    • Sodium
      240mg

      10%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      15g

      5%

      • Dietary Fiber
        3g

        11%
      • Total Sugars
        4g
      • Added Sugars
        0g

        0%

    • Protein
      4g

    • Potassium
      280mg

      6%

    Ingredients

    nonstick cooking spray
    1

    light creamy swiss cheese wedges
    4 wedges

    canola oil
    1 tbsp

    onion(s) (finely diced)
    1/2

    margarine
    1 tsp

    white (button) mushrooms (sliced)
    8 oz

    salt
    1/8 tsp

    black pepper
    1/4 tsp

    low sodium vegetable broth
    1/2 cup

    Cornstarch
    2 tsp

    cold water
    2 tsp

    1% milk
    1/4 cup

    no-salt-added canned cut green beans (drained)
    2 (14.5-oz) cans

    corn flakes (crushed)
    1 cup

    margarine (melted)
    1 2/3 tbsp

  • Gluten-Free Parmesan Biscuits

    Gluten-Free Parmesan Biscuits

    How to Make Gluten-Free Parmesan Biscuits

    These biscuits taste like they were made at a restaurant. Count your carbs and you can work these into your meal plan. They go great with a nice bowl of healthy soup.


    10 min prep time


    12 min cook time


    12servings


    1 biscuit

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.

    2. In a medium bowl, mix together baking mix and margarine. Use a fork and hands to mix into course crumbs.

    3. Add milk to mixture and stir with a fork. Add Parmesan cheese and incorporate into mixture.

    4. Drop about 1 Tbsp. at a time of dough mixture on baking sheet for each biscuit. Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown on top.

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    Nutrition facts

    12 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 biscuit


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      70

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      3.5g

      4%

      • Saturated Fat
        0.5g

        3%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      150mg

      7%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      7g

      3%

      • Dietary Fiber
        0g

        0%
      • Total Sugars
        1g
      • Added Sugars
        0g

        0%

    • Protein
      2g

    • Potassium
      12mg

      <1%

    Ingredients

    baking mix (gluten-free, such as Pamela’s)
    1 cup

    margarine (trans-fat-free)
    3 tbsp

    Parmesan (freshly grated)
    2 tbsp

    skim milk
    1/3 cup

  • Favorite Vegetable Soup

    Favorite Vegetable Soup

    How to Make Favorite Vegetable Soup

    Making soup is a great way to get rid of some of the vegetables in your refrigerator or cabinets to help you save a few dollars. This soup is great as is but you can also replace some of the ingredients with others from the fridge that need to be used. Cost of this soup is just $0.45 per serving!


    15 min prep time


    80 min cook time


    14servings


    1 cup

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Place ground chuck in a 2-gallon stockpot and brown over medium heat. Remove meat and drain it well. Wipe drippings from pot.

    2. Return meat to stockpot, then add tomatoes and water. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, until tomatoes are soft and a juicy broth is created, about 20 minutes.

    3. Add remaining ingredients, cover, and continue cooking 60 additional minutes to allow flavors to blend.

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    Nutrition facts

    14 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 cup


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      150

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      5g

      6%

      • Saturated Fat
        1.5g

        8%

    • Cholesterol
      10mg

      3%

    • Sodium
      160mg

      7%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      22g

      8%

      • Dietary Fiber
        4g

        14%
      • Total Sugars
        7g
      • Added Sugars
        0g

        0%

    • Protein
      6g

    • Potassium
      502mg

      11%

    Ingredients

    ground chuck ((this is a cut of beef))
    1/2 lbs

    peeled, chopped fresh tomatoes or 2, 28-oz. cans no salt added diced tomatoes
    7 cups

    water
    4 cup

    cut green beans (14.5-ounce, no salt added, drained and rinsed)
    1 can

    peas (15-ounce, no salt added, drained and rinsed)
    1 can

    corn (15.25-ounce, no salt added, drained and rinsed)
    1 can

    medium carrots (3-ounce each, peeled and chopped)
    2

    medium potatoes (5-ounce each, peeled and diced)
    3

    medium onion (5-ounce, diced)
    1

    dry rice
    1/4 cup

    black pepper
    1/8 tsp

    crushed red pepper flakes
    1/8 tsp

    salt
    1/2 tsp

    garlic powder
    1/2 tsp

  • Chicken Nacho Casserole

    Chicken Nacho Casserole

    How to Make Chicken Nacho Casserole

    Who said you can’t have “nachos” with diabetes? Try this healthy version that has all the flavor of traditional nachos without all of the extra fat and carbs.


    5 min prep time


    25 min cook time


    6servings


    1 cup

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 2 1/2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.

    2. Season the chicken with black pepper. Spray a large sauté pan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high. Add the chicken and cook for 8 minutes.

    3. Add the diced tomatoes, black beans, chili powder, cumin and garlic powder to the pan. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.

    4. Pour the chicken mixture into the baking dish. Sprinkle cheese on top and then top with the crushed tortilla chips. Bake 12 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

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    Nutrition facts

    6 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 cup


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      240

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      6g

      8%

      • Saturated Fat
        2g

        10%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      60mg

      20%

    • Sodium
      350mg

      15%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      18g

      7%

      • Dietary Fiber
        5g

        18%
      • Total Sugars
        2g

    • Protein
      25g

    • Potassium
      699mg

      15%

    Ingredients

    nonstick cooking spray
    1 whole

    black pepper
    1/8 tsp

    boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into small pieces)
    1 lbs

    fire-roasted tomatoes (14.5-oz)
    1 can

    no-salt-added black beans (15 ounces, drained and rinsed)
    1 can

    chili powder
    2 tsp

    cumin
    1/2 tsp

    garlic powder
    1/2 tsp

    cheddar cheese (shredded, reduced-fat)
    2/3 cup

    tortilla chips (about 24 chips, crushed)
    1 1/2 oz

  • Budget-Friendly Veggie Burgers with Mango Slaw

    Budget-Friendly Veggie Burgers with Mango Slaw

    How to Make Budget-Friendly Veggie Burgers with Mango Slaw

    Serve this vegetarian dish with sliced tomato and fresh mozzarella salad.


    20 min prep time


    16 min cook time


    6servings


    1 burger with 1/4 cup slaw

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Coat a large non-stick sauté pan with cooking spray. Set aside.

    2. Combine cannellini beans, onion, garlic, mushrooms, carrots, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, oatmeal, Montreal steak seasoning and salt (optional) in a food processor. Pulse several times until mixture is combined but not a paste.

    3. Divide burger mixture into 6 equal portions, form into patties.

    4. Heat prepared sauté pan over medium high heat. Sauté burgers on each side 6-8 minutes. Set aside.

    5. In a large bowl, combine shredded mango, coleslaw mix, rice wine vinegar and olive oil. Toss to coat.

    6. Add a burger to a lettuce leaf, top with 3/4 cup coleslaw mixture.

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    Nutrition facts

    6 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 burger with 1/4 cup slaw


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      190

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      3.5g

      4%

      • Saturated Fat
        0g

        0%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      400mg

      17%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      35g

      13%

      • Dietary Fiber
        7g

        25%
      • Total Sugars
        11g

    • Protein
      7g

    • Potassium
      376mg

      8%

    Ingredients

    nonstick cooking spray
    1 whole

    cannellini beans (rinsed and drained)
    1 (15-oz) can

    onion(s) (diced)
    1/2 cup

    garlic (minced)
    1 clove

    white (button) mushrooms (diced)
    1 cup

    shredded carrots
    1

    Worcestershire sauce
    1 tbsp

    lower sodium soy sauce
    1 tbsp

    quick cooking oats
    1 cup

    steak seasoning
    2 tsp

    unripe mango (peeled, seeded and shredded)
    1

    packaged coleslaw mix
    1 (9-oz) bag

    rice wine vinegar
    2 tbsp

    olive oil
    1 tbsp

    large lettuce leaves
    6

  • Bell Pepper Poppers

    Bell Pepper Poppers

    How to Make Bell Pepper Poppers

    For a little more heat in these poppers, increase the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to your liking.


    10 min prep time


    30 min cook time


    12servings


    2 poppers

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat the oven to 375° F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Set aside.

    2. Slice each pepper in half lengthwise then scoop out any seeds and membrane.

    3. Add bacon to a non-stick sauté pan with cooking spray over medium heat and cook until crisp. Drain on a paper towel and set aside.

    4. Add onions to the pan used to cook the bacon and add more cooking spray if needed. Cook the onions, stirring occasionally until clear. Set aside to cool.

    5. In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese and goat cheese. Add the bacon, onions, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.

    6. Grind toasted bread in a food processor with the garlic and Parmesan cheese. Set aside in a small bowl.

    7. Spoon the cheese mixture into each pepper half (1 Tsp. of mixture per popper), and then press the cheese side of the popper into the whole wheat breadcrumb mixture. Lay on the prepared baking sheet breadcrumb side up and spray each one lightly with cooking spray.

    8. Bake the poppers for about 20 minutes or until the peppers have softened and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.

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    Nutrition facts

    12 Servings



    • Serving Size

      2 poppers


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      50

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      2g

      3%

      • Saturated Fat
        1g

        5%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      5mg

      2%

    • Sodium
      135mg

      6%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      5g

      2%

      • Dietary Fiber
        0g

        0%
      • Total Sugars
        3g

    • Protein
      4g

    • Potassium
      52mg

      1%

    Ingredients

    nonstick cooking spray
    1

    mini sweet peppers
    12

    turkey bacon (diced)
    2 slice

    diced onion
    1/2 cup

    fat-free cream cheese (room temperature)
    4 oz

    soft goat cheese (room temperature)
    2 oz

    crushed red pepper flakes
    1/4 tsp

    whole wheat bread (toasted)
    1 slice

    garlic (minced)
    1 clove

    Parmesan cheese (grated)
    1 tbsp