Being a diabetic doesn’t just affect your life physically and mentally but also socially. Those who aren’t diabetics take the fact that they can eat what they like when they like for granted. Unfortunately being a diabetic means that every morsel you put in your mouth has to be accounted for.

Below you will find some of the most delicious recipes that are not only suitable for diabetics but those planning on losing weight too.

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES:

Ingredients:

• 1/4 c. margarine
• 1 tbsp. granulated fructose
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 3/4 c. flour
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 c. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Method:

1. Cream together margarine and fructose, beat in egg, water and
   vanilla.
2. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in sifter.
3. Sift dry
   ingredients into creamed mixture, stirring to blend thoroughly.
4. Stir in
   chocolate chips.
5. Drop by teaspoonful onto lightly greased cookie
   sheet about 2 inches apart.
6. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.
7. Makes 30 cookies.

SUGARLESS CAKE:

Ingredients:

• 1 c. dates, chopped
• 1 c. prunes, chopped
• 1 c. raisins
• 1 c. cold water
• 1 stick margarine, melted
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 c. plain flour
• 1 c. nuts, chopped
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 tsp. Vanilla

Method:

1. Boil dates and prunes in the one cup of water for 3 minutes; add
   margarine and raisins and let cool.
2. Mix flour, soda, salt, eggs, nuts,
   spices and vanilla.
3. Add to fruit mixture.
4. Stir to blend.
5. Pour into
   baking dish.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.

ALMOND BISCUIT RING:

Ingredients:

• 1/4 c. granulated brown sugar, replacement
• 2 tbsp. dietetic maple syrup
• 2 tsp. reduced calorie margarine
• 2 tsp. water
• 1/3 c. almonds, coarsely chopped
• 1 (8 oz.) tube refrigerator biscuits

Method:

1. In a 1 1/2 quart microwave safe casserole, combine the brown sugar
   replacement, maple syrup, margarine and water.

2. Cover with a paper
   towel and microwave on high for one minute.

3. Allow to sit, covered for
   one minute, then stir to mix in the melted margarine.
4. Stir in the
   almonds. Cut each of the biscuits into four pieces.

5. Roll each piece into a ball. Dip each piece into the syrup mixture then
   place in a microwave safe ring mould.

6. Arrange all coated balls
   uniformly around the ring mould.

7. Pour any remaining syrup over theballs in the mould.

8. Microwave on medium (50% power) for 5 to 6 minutes, turning the mould 1/4 turn after each two minutes.
9. Remove from oven and immediately cover with waxed paper.
10. Allow to sit undisturbed 5 minutes; then turn out onto a serving dish.
11. Divide into 10 servings.
12. About 80 calories per serving.

Now you know being a diabetic you don’t have to settle for second best. I hope you enjoy the recipes above and please do look out for more great recipes as I will be writing lots more.