Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Need a Great Diabetes- Friendly, On-The-Go Recipe Idea?

On the Go Recipes for People with Diabetes

When you’re on the go, it can be challenging to find something nutritious and delicious. In addition to Glucerna Advance, the following recipe ideas are great options for those with busy schedules.

Fruit Smoothie

·       Ingredients:
o   1 serving Glucerna Advance vanilla
o   1-1/4 cups whole strawberries
o   1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
o   1 cup ice

·       Directions:
                o   Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth and creamy

 ·      Nutritional Facts:
o   Potassium: 655mg
                  o   Carb choices:  2 ½

















 Hummus Roll-Ups

·       Ingredients:
o   8-inch whole wheat low-carb tortilla
o   1/3 cup prepared hummus
o   1/3 cup red bell pepper
o   1/3 cup tomatoes
o   1/3 cup cucumber
o   1 cup romaine lettuce
o   2 tablespoons feta cheese 

·       Directions:
o   Spread 1/3 cup prepared hummus on an 8-inch whole wheat low-carb tortilla
o   Top with 1/3 cup each chopped cucumber, red bell pepper and tomatoes
o   Add 1 cup romaine lettuce and 2 tablespoons feta cheese
o   Roll up the tortilla and cut into 1-inch slices for bite-size treats

·       Nutritional Facts:
o   Potassium: 415mg
o   Carb choices: 2 ½







* Recipes from Glucerna.com 

For more great recipe ideas, visit glucerna and visit walgreensdiabetes.com to view the e-version of the award-winning magazine, Walgreens Diabetes & You, which brings you great recipes in every issue!

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