Cranberry Almond Cereal Mix Diabetic Friendly Food

CRANBERRY-ALMOND CEREAL MIX, DIABETIC FRIENDLY

Steps:

• In a large bowl stir together oats, barley, bulgur, cranberries, almonds, cinnamon, and salt.
• Cover tightly and store at room temperature up to 2 months or freeze up to 6 months (stir or shake mixture before measuring).
• FOR 2 BREAKFAST SERVINGS:.
• In a small saucepan bring 1-1/3 cups water to boiling. Add 2/3 cup of the cereal mix.
• Reduce heat.
• Simmer, covered, for 12 to 15 minutes or until cereal reaches desired consistency, stirring occasionally.
• Sweeten with Splenda or Splenda Brown Blend and serve with milk if desired.
• MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:.
• For 1 breakfast serving, in a 1-quart microwave-safe bowl combine 3/4 cup water and 1/3 cup cereal mix. Microwave, uncovered, on 50% power (medium) for 8 to 11 minutes or until cereal reaches desired consistency, stirring once.
• Stir before serving.

CRANBERRY-ORANGE MUFFINS ( DIABETIC FRIENDLY)

Steps:

• Combine cranberries and sugar while sifting dry ingredients together -- then add and stir into dry ingredients.
• Combine egg, juice and oil and grated peel and add to dry ingredients until just moistened.
• Pour batter into 12 muffin cups, lightly sprayed or into paper muffin liners (or a loaf pan).
• Bake muffins at 375 degs for 25".
• Bake loaf at 350 degs for 50".

CRANBERRY -ALMOND BISCOTTI LIGHT/DIABETIC VERSION

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325ºF.
• Combine dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.
• Beat egg substitute, egg white, and vanilla in a separate bowl until frothy.
• Add egg mixture to dry ingredients, mixing just until moist, using an electric mixer on medium speed (I used a whisk).
• Add almonds and cranberries; mix thoroughly.
• On a floured surface, divide batter in half, knead 4 times by folding over, and pat each half into a log about 14 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide.
• If you find the mixture is too dry, add 2 tbs of fat free evaporated milk.
• Place on a cookie sheet and bake in oven for 30 minutes.
• Cool on wire rack.
• Reduce oven temperature to 300ºF.
• Cut biscotti into 1/2 inch slices. Stand upright on cookie sheet and bake another 20 minutes.
• Let cool and store in a loosely covered container.