Diabetic Cookies:

Fresh From The Oven For
Great Diabetic Health

Many people believe diabetic cookies are no longer permissable on their new diet plan after they were diagnosed as a diabetic. For years now the doctor has warned them the cause of their problem has been sugar and using more is just going to aggravate the condition. So many people to this day believe they may not have any type of sweets or else they will lose all good diabetic health.

How To Fit Diabetic Cookies Into Your Diet

Always be extra careful with any package labeled sugarfree, low sugar, no sugar added or dietetic cookies. A common trick used by many manufacturers is instead of sugar they will use high fructose corn syrup, honey, brown sugar, or any other type of sweetener. The label is correct- "No Sugar" but they did not tell you it was full of honey instead. To your body during the digestion process, this is just one more kind of sugar.

Another good indicator from the label is check the line for carbohydrates. Any diabetic cookies selection which has around 5-8 grams of carbs per serving is an excellent choice. Trying to stay under 15 grams of carbohydrates per serving is still staying within a safe and acceptable range. Some common selections may be:

• gingersnaps
• vanilla wafers
• animal crackers
• plain shortbread cookies

Also, often any of these selections should pass all of your diabetic requirements:

• enjoy one of the 100 calorie packs already pre-bagged on your grocery store shelves. These already have the sugars and carbs factored in for you.

• enjoy your selection of sweets with your regular meal. Sweets which are eaten with a meal do not strike hunger pangs up as often or as soon.

• substitute some simple ingredients in your home-baked versions to reduce the fats, carbs, sugars etc.. Applesauce or stewed prunes (from a baby food jar) can be used to replace the vegetable oil or butter. Fresh fruits pureed or no sugar added juices can often substitute for the liquids

So if you are still yearning for the fresh taste and aroma of a just baked cookie, both of these next two recipes can be eaten without all the guilt.

Tropical Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup unsweetened orange juice frozen concentrate
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1 cup crushed pineapple in juice
• 2 cups whole grain flour
• 1/4 cup oat bran
• 1/2 tsp baking soda

Sugarfree Fruit and Nut Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped apples
• 1/2 cup chopped dates
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup applesauce
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 tsp. soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

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