Sugar Smart Recipes

Guilt free goodies

The Canadian Diabetes Association has great ideas for cutting down fat and sugar in recipes. The cookbooks sanctioned by CDA are not just for people with diabetes; they have fabulous recipes for anybody interested in healthy eating.

Goodness Grapcious Smoothie

1 1/2 cups (375 mL) grape juice
1/2 cup (125 mL) egg whites, well shaken
1/2 cup (125 mL) fat free or 1% plain yogurt
1 frozen or fresh banana, peeled and chopped

Combine grape juice, egg whites, yogurt and banana in a blender or food processor. Blend on high for 30 to 60 seconds or until smooth and frothy.

Pour into tall glasses and serve. Makes 3 servings.

Jelly-Nut Bars

1 cup (250 mL) margarine
1/2 cup (125 mL) brown sugar
1/4 cup (50 mL) honey
1/4 cup (50 mL) liquid eggs, well shaken
2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose Flour
1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda
1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking powder
2 cups (500 mL) EACH crushed cornflakes and crisp rice cereal
1 cup (250 mL) chopped almonds
1 cup (250 mL) grape jelly

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). In large bowl, cream margarine with brown sugar and honey until fluffy. Beat in eggs. Stir in flour, baking soda and baking powder. Stir in cereals and almonds.

Spread half the dough into a greased 9-x13-in (3 L) baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Spread jelly evenly over first layer. Gently smooth remaining dough evenly over jelly.

Bake for 25 minutes or until golden and crisp around the edges. Cool completely. Slice into bars. Makes about 3 dozen bars.



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