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, October 9, 2023

CHUNKY APPLE PUMPKIN BREAD

Breads are not the best foods for diabetics. This however should work for most diabetics as long as they control the quantity. Do not over-indulge! If you are the only one eating this, after it is completely cool, cut into slices. Place one or two slices in a ziplock baggie, press out air and zip. Repeat with as many as desired. Place the baggies inside a 1-gallon baggie and place in the freezer. Remove a baggie as desired.

1 1/2 cups Splenda or equivalent of your favorite sweetener

1 cup canned pumpkin

1/2 cup water

1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce

2 large eggs

1 2/3 cups white whole wheat flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

14 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp ground cloves

1 cup chopped, peeled tart apples

3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Heat oven to 325-degrees.

Grease a 9-inch loaf pan; set aside.

In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, spices, and baking powder; add to the pumpkin mixture. Beat on low speed, just until moistened. Fold in the apples and walnuts.

Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake at 325 for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Makes 1 regular loaf

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