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.

Friday, November 8, 2024

APPLE-MAPLE COOKIES

 

1/4 butter
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 cup peeled and shredded Granny Smith apple
2 large eggs
1 tsp maple flavoring
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups white whole wheat flour or your favorite low-carb substitute
2 tbsp + 2 tsp Splenda Brown Sugar Blend
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional but recommended as they are healthy for diabetics

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper; set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, oil, yogurt, apple, eggs, flavoring, and extract.

In another bowl, combine the flour, Splenda, baking soda, baking powder; add to the apple mixture along with the walnuts and mix together well.

Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 9-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

After completely cooled, cookies may be stored in an airtight container.

Yield: About 4 dozen cookies.

NOTE:  Cookies are a special treat. Only a couple per day. Share the remaining or freeze 2 cookies per ziptop bag then place the bags inside a gallon bag. Remove 1 bag at a time as needed. This will keep you from over-indulging.

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