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.

Monday, March 13, 2023

CHOCOLATE CHIP MERINGUE COOKIES


1/2 cup chopped nuts
2 egg whites
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup less 1 tablespoon Splenda granulated
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 cup sugar-free chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
Line a couple of cookie sheets with parchment or baking paper; set aside.

Place nuts, I prefer pecans, in a shallow pan and bake at 200 degrees, stirring occasionally, until toasted; usually takes about 5 minutes.  Remove from oven and set aside.

Beat the egg whites and vanilla together with an electric mixer on high speed until foamy.  Add the Splenda and sugar to the egg whites, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form.  Gently fold in the toasted nuts and the chocolate chips.

Spoon the mixture onto the prepared cookie sheets by rounded teaspoonfuls.  Bake at 200 degrees for 2 hours.  Cool slightly on the cookie sheets then gently remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Yield: 3 dozen

This close-up picture allows you to see the airiness of the meringue.

Store cookies in an airtight tin.
This recipe is based on an idea I got from Splenda 15-16 years ago.

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