Recipes

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Diabetes

Flourless Chocolate Cookies

You Will Need:

·      2 large eggs

·      2 cup powdered sugar substitute

·      ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

·      ¼ tsp salt

·      1 tsp vanilla extract

·      ½ cup sugar free chocolate chips

·      ¼ cup walnuts (chopped, optional)

Directions:

1.    Preheat oven to350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2.    In large bowl, whisk egg whites.

3.    Sift powdered sugar substitute, cocoa powder and salt over the eggs and stir to combine.

4.    Stir in vanilla extract

5.    Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts.

6.    Drop rounded Tbsp of cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.

7.    Bake 10-12 minutes

8.    Allow to cool 5 minutes before transferring and allowing to cool completely.

 

Nutrition Facts

 18 servings

Serving size: 1 cookie

60 calories per serving

          Total Fat                            4 g

          Saturated Fat                   2g

          Trans Fat                            0g

          Cholesterol                20mg

          Sodium                        35mg

          Total Carbs                     21g

          Dietary Fiber                     2g

          Total Sugars                      0g

          Protein                                2g

          Potassium                106mg

Pico de Gallo Salsa

You Will Need:

·      3 medium tomatoes, diced

·      ½ cup cilantro

·      2 cloves garlic

·      ½ lime, juiced

·      ½ small red onion, chopped

·      ½ medium jalapeno, chopped

·      1/8 tsp salt

·      1/8 tsp pepper

Directions:

1.    Add everything to food processor and pulse to combine. Do not over blend as it will become watery.

2.    Place in serving bowl along side raw veggies, tortillas, pita chips or with tacos or grilled meats.

 

**Heat can be adjusted by using more or less jalapeno.

Nutrition Facts

 Serving size: 1 cup

112.8 calories per serving

          Total Fat                              7.5 g

          Saturated Fat                         1g

          Trans Fat                                   0g

          Cholesterol                         0mg

          Sodium                        158.3mg

          Dietary Fiber                           3g

          Total Sugars                         6.2g

          Protein                                   2.3g

          Potassium                  520.7mg