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.

Sunday, January 24, 2021

"SWEET" 'N' SPICY SNACK MIX

When you really want a snack, try a handful of this. It doesn't sound diabetic-friendly but if you read the nutritional facts below, you will see it is okay once in awhile.

3 cups crispy rice cereal squares
2 cups toasted O-shaped cereal
2 cups small twisted or thin stick pretzels
1 cup oyster crackers 
1 cup dry roasted peanuts
1 egg white
1/2 cup Splenda granular
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp paprika
Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Spray a 10 x 15-inch baking or jellyroll pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
Combine the cereals, pretzels, crackers, and peanuts in a large bowl.
Beat the egg white until foamy and stir in the Splenda, Worcestershire sauce, and paprika. Pour the mixture over the cereal mixture in the large bowl; toss to coat well. Spread the mixture out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes at 300 degrees. Stirring mixture every 10 minutes during baking. Allow to cool before serving.
Note: May be stored in an airtight container.
Yield: 16 servings
Per serving: Approximately 140 calories, 17 g carbs, 4 g protein, 1 g sugar, 2 g fiber, and 300 mg sodium.
Note: I have never taken a picture of this and the following one is the closest I could find. However it is not this exact recipe.

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