WELCOME TO DIABETIC ENJOYING FOOD

I have chosen this name for this blog because it truly states my story. I am a type II diabetic who most certainly enjoys food. When I was diagnosed with diabetes several years ago, my blood sugar level was over 400. With some oral medications, a lot of research and some trial and error, I have found that unlike my ancestors I truly can continue to enjoy food. I hope this blog will help you to also enjoy food and be healthy. Some recipes are my originals and some I have collected. Everyone reacts different to various foods. Check your blood sugar readings so you will know whether or not a recipe works for you! And feel free to take a recipe and adjust it to suit your needs.

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

SIMPLE BANANA PANCAKES - NO FLOUR

You can replace flour and sugar with protein and potassium when you make these simple pancakes using only egg and banana.

1 large egg
1 large banana

In a small bowl, peel and slice the banana.

Mash banana and beat in the egg to combine well.

Spray a medium skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Pour batter onto skillet, one-fourth cup at a time.  Cook until browned, turn and cook until browned on both sides.

May eat as is, use instead of bread for a breakfast sandwich, or enjoy with some sugar-free syrup.

Yield: 3 pancakes

File photo. These pancakes with not fluff up as in this picture. 

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

KANSAS CITY STEAK SOUP

nonstick cooking spray
1/2 lb ground sirloin or ground round beef
1 cup chopped onion
3 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 cup sliced celery
1 can (14.5-oz) stewed tomatoes, do not drain
1 beef bouillon cube
1 tsp ground black pepper
2 cups water
1/2 cup white whole wheat flour (or almond flour)
1 can (10.5-oz) defatted beef broth

Spray a Dutch oven or large pot with the nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat until pot is hot. Add the beef and onion; cook stirring until browned.

To the beef and onion, add the mixed vegetables, celery, tomatoes, bouillon cube, pepper and water; bring to a boil.

Use a whisk, combine the flour and beef broth until smooth; add to the pot, stirring constantly. Return the mixture to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until slightly thickened and heated through, stirring constantly.

Yield: 6 servings
Per serving: 198 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated), 23 mg cholesterol, 598 mg sodium, 27 g carbs, 5 g dietary fiber, 13 g protein
This is a file photo for reference.