Diabetic Exchanges Recipes

The traditional no-bake cookie w/o the chocolate and only half the sugar

While sugar may play a necessary role in some baked goods because of chemical reactions that result in the proper texture, rising, et cetera, quick breads are a wonderful category of sweets for which the complete substitution of a low-calorie sweetener such as Splenda is not only completely acceptable from a baking standpoint, but for taste as well.

Splenda is not truly calorie free; there are approximately 2 calories per teaspoon (compared to 15 calories per teaspoon of sugar!), so when utilizing in baked goods be sure to add 97 calories per cup of Splenda if you are concerned with accurate nutrition info. If you are not yet brave enough to try for a complete substitution, feel free to try the recipe with the Splenda Baking Blend (half sugar and half splenda), but it is worth trying the entire recipe with Splenda to see just how delicious "guiltless" baking can be!

This recipe is also included in the "guiltless" category because it is virtually fat free! The use of applesauce in quick breads in lieu of oil is not only heart healthy and MUCH lower in calorie (its use saves about 60 calories per half-inch slice!), but it results in a tender, sweet quickbread.

I've kept the whole eggs in this recipe instead of using an egg substitute or egg whites, as the caloric value difference is only about 5 calories per slice and I find that the yolks are a necessary binding ingredient. If you are concerned with cholesterol (and the recipe as written only has about 20 grams per slice) try it with egg whites or egg substitute (3/4 cup) and let us know how it goes!

Adapted from recipezaar.com

I liked these. Steve was okay with them. Dressing is kind of tangy/mustardy.

These tasty pizzas are great for whenever you have the craving. They make a nice, light meal and a tasty snack. They are also especially good for those using dietary/diabetic exchanges.

This recipe is Diabetic friendly

This is from a DIABETIC COOKBOOK

A great light dessert, low in sugar and great for diabetics.

Absolutely delicious - a hit with everyone in our family, dieter, diabetic or not!

I swapped out the white sugar for SPLENDA to make it more diabetic-friendly.

Sugar, Wheat & Flour Free

This is a former LA Weightloss recipe that I calculated to get the caloric information - hope you like it!

Crunchy wheat cereal, pretzels and almonds coated in bittersweet chocolate makes an addictive sweet-salty snack. I make this for parties all the time but hearing what other tips or options you guys may have are always good to read

These are the richest brownies I've ever made/tasted- no need for chocolate chips! This is a pantry raid goodie :)

Healthy- fibrous dessert, snack, or side dish- packed with vitamins and good for children and diabetics- good source of potassium.

This recipe was adapted from a diabetic cookbook. A very tasty way of including fruit and oats into your diet!

A delicious pumpkin pie that is also good for you! Great for diabetics and anyone else watching their sugar, starch and carbohydrate intakes.

Super easy, but of so comforting. It's low in sodium and diabetic friendly.

Lighter in fat & calories, but delicious.

A quick and easy week night meal

Chia seeds are supposed to be one of nature's super foods with 3100 mg of Omega-3 and 1050mg of Omega-6 and high in dietary fiber. They are recommended for diabetics. Although I am not diabetic, I use diabetic recipes for great low-carb choices. This recipe is modified from a dlife recipe. I only use Alaska wild caught salmon, and I drain it and remove the skin pieces so the numbers I've put in may not be totally accurate.

low fat, sugarless

This is sooo yummy, you won't miss pumpkin pie. And is as filling as a dessert can be!

These burgers have a true crab flavor that isn't masked by fillers or strong seasoning. Serve on a bun with tartar sauce or with a lemon-juice-dressed salad of greens, sprouts and sliced peaches. This recipe works best with convenient pasteurized crabmeat, usually found in the refrigerated case near the fish counter. If you prefer lump crabmeat, cut it into small, uniform pieces.

This recipe is from the Pillsbury website. The site calculates the calories at 410 for this dinner with the horseradish sauce. (I added the sauce in the instructions but not in the recipe as i don't care for horseradish.)

In northern Italy, the influences of neighboring Austria and Switzerland are apparent in dishes like this pasta featuring Savoy cabbage and mushrooms in a light wine sauce. Serve with Caesar salad and bread sticks.

Makes 6 servings, about 1 1/3 cups each

ACTIVE TIME: 35 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

This is a great pasta dish from eatingwell.com Included in the directions are the nutritional facts from their website for this recipe.

In this one-skillet supper, we toss dark leafy greens, diced tomatoes and white beans with gnocchi and top it all with gooey mozzarella. Serve with a mixed green salad with vinaigrette.