Diabetic Recipes

Grilled Pineapple with Ice Cream and Almonds

(makes 4 servings)

1	teaspoon (5 ml) brown sugar

1	teaspoon (5 ml) margarine

1	teaspoon (5 ml) rum or pineapple juice

1	small fresh pineapple, peeled and cored, cutting off 4 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick slices, about 1/2 cup fruit per serving (Save the rest of the pineapple to make muffins or pancakes the next morning)

1	cup (90 g) no sugar added low-fat ice cream in your favorite flavor

1	tablespoons (15 ml) slivered almonds, toasted and cooled

Place the brown sugar, margarine, and rum in a microwave-safe cup; cover and microwave until margarine is melted, about 20 seconds. Stir.
Brush the pineapple with the margarine mixture and grill or broil, turning once until nicely browned, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Place each slice on a dessert plate. Top with ice cream and sprinkle with almonds.

Per serving:	106 calories (17% calories from fat), 2 g protein, 2 g total fat (0.3 g saturated fat), 21 g carbohydrate, 1 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 38 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:	1 1/2 carbohydrate (1 bread/starch), 1/2 fruit)

Diabetes is a serious disease requiring professional medical attention. The information and recipes on this site, although as accurate and timely as feasibly possible, should not be considered as medical advice, nor as a substitute for the same. All recipes and menus are provided with the implied understanding that directions for exchange sizes will be strictly adhered to, and that blood glucose levels can be affected by not following individualized dietary guidelines as directed by your physician and/or health-care-team.