Lemon-Cranberry Bars

The low-carb desserts or snacks you find here at Just Desserts for Diabetics have been tested to see if they will raise blood sugar. The problem I have encountered is ...most people tend to eat more than a normal serving. I know it is hard not to eat more than what we should but it puts your health at risk. Please try to have only one serving at a time. Be sure to test your blood sugar when you try something new so you will know if it is right for you.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup sugar substitute
1/2 cup frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
1/4 cup margarine or butter, softened
1 egg
1&1/2 cups all-purpose flour*
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375*F

Lightly coat 8 inch square baking pan with nostick cooking spray; set aside.

Combine sugar substitute, lemonade concentrate, margarine and egg in medium bowl; mix well.

Add flour,lemon peel,baking soda and salt; stir well.

Stir in cranberries; pour into prepared pan.

Bake 20 minutes or until light brown.

Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into 16 squares.

1 square =1 serving
Makes 16 servings

Carbohydrates per serving= 15g
Less than 1g of fiber.

* to reduce the carbs more use soy flour or 1/2 whole wheat flour and 1/2 all-purpose flour.

Soy Milk

I have been experimenting with using SOY MILK in some of the recipes that use milk.
Much to my surprise it has given me great results and it has less carbs as well as less fat than regular or low-fat milk. It also lets me use a little less of the artificial sweetener because it has a sweeter taste than regular milk. So if you want to have less carbs and less fat in your recipes that use milk, try using Soy Milk, it works great.