Diabetic Recipes

Fresh Strawberries with Raspberry Ricotta Dip

(Makes up to 24 servings)

4	(72 g) large perfect fresh strawberries PER SERVING, washed and left unhulled

Raspberry Ricotta Dip:

1	cup (200 g) low-fat ricotta cheese

1	cup (123 g) fresh raspberries, crushed

1/2	teaspoon (2.5 ml) sugar substitute

1	teaspoon (5 ml) grated lemon zest

Combine all ingredients; place in a decorative bowl. Serve.
Refrigerate leftovers to top omelets or pancakes.

Per Serving:	(4 strawberries + t tablespoon dip): 34 calories (18% calories from fat) 1 g protein, 1 g total fat (0.3 g saturated fat), 6 g carbohydrate, 2 g dietary fiber, 3 mg cholesterol, 10 mg sodium
Diabetic Exchanges:	1/2 carbohydrate (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.