This week's Diabetic Dessert of the Week is Apple Pecan Spice Squares. This week is a Diabetic Friendly Dessert Recipe for Apple Pecan Spice Squares. Some of the Ingredients you'll be using are; Spice or Carrot Cake Mix, Plain Fat Free Yogurt, Pecans, Granny Smith Apple, and Red Delicious Apple. Diabetes doesn't mean no Dessert! The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I've left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2023! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/
Apple Pecan Spice Squares
Chock-full of fall flavor, these spicy squares are the ideal indulgence. A spice or carrot cake mix serves as the perfect base for lightly browned pecans, tender cooked apples and
pears, and a delectable sauce flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla.
Ingredients
1 package (about 15 ounces) spice or carrot cake mix
1 1/4 cups water, divided
3 eggs
1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1/2 cup pecan pieces
1 unpeeled tart apple (such as Granny Smith), sliced
1 unpeeled baking apple (such as Red Delicious), sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
1 unpeeled ripe pear, sliced
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon sucraslose-based sugar substitute
1 tablespoon margarine or butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla or vanilla, butter and nut flavoring
Directions
Yield: 24 servings.
Serving size: 1 dessert square.
1 – Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray jelly-roll pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2 – Beat cake mix, 1 cup water, eggs, and yogurt in medium bowl according to package directions. Pour batter into prepared pan; smooth top.
3 – Bake 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
4 – Cook and stir pecans in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat about 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to plate; set aside.
5 – Add remaining 1/4 cup water, apples, pear, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg to same skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook 3 minutes or until fruit is crisp-tender. Remove from heat; gently stir in sugar substitute, margarine, vanilla, and pecans. Spoon evenly over cooled cake. Cut into 24 squares.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 132 calories, Carbohydrates: 21 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 27 mg, Sodium: 158 mg, Fiber: 1 g
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