Diabetic snacks

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Diabetic snacks

Seasoned Popcorn

We love popcorn and wish to share some interesting ways to season it without adding calories or fat. You'll need a hot-air popper to make the popcorn (or you can use a popper that calls for 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of canola oil -- but that adds a fat exchange).

Using 3 cups (31 g) unseasoned popped corn, 1 carbohydrate (1 bread/starch) exchange, you can make these treats:

Asian Popcorn --

Preheat oven to 250°F(130°C, Gas Mark 1/2). Spread popcorn on a nonstick cookie sheet and lightly coat with refrigerated butter-flavored cooking spray. Mix together 1 tablespoon (15 ml) low-sodium soy sauce, 2 teaspoons (10 ml) fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) five-spice powder, 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) ground coriander, and 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) garlic powder. Drizzle over popcorn. Toss to coat evenly. Bake 10 minutes, tossing once. Serve warm.

Italian Popcorn --

Preheat oven to 300°F(150°C, Gas Mark 2). Spread popcorn on a nonstick cookie sheet and lightly coat with refrigerated butter-flavored cooking spray. Mix together 1 teaspoon (5 ml) crushed dried Italian herbs, 1/8 teaspoon (0.6 ml) cayenne pepper, and 1 teaspoon (5 ml) grated Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over popcorn and lightly coat again with cooking spray. Toss. Bake for 10 minutes, tossing once. Serve warm.

Mexican Popcorn --

Put the popcorn in a large bowl and lightly coat with refrigerated butter-flavored cooking spray. Combine 1 tablespoon (15 ml) dried Mexican spiced salad dressing mix with 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) crushed dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) crushed dried thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) garlic powder. Sprinkle over popcorn. Toss to evenly coat. Lightly coat with additional cooking spray. Toss again and serve.

Orange Popcorn --

Put the popcorn in a large bowl and lightly coat with refrigerated butter-flavored cooking spray. Sprinkle with 2 1/2 tablespoons (22.5 ml) orange-flavored powdered drink mix (already sweetened with sugar substitute) and 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) dried orange peel. Toss and coat again with cooking spray. Toss and serve.

Spicy and Sweet Popcorn --

Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C, Gas Mark 2). Spread popcorn on a nonstick cookie sheet and lightly coat with refrigerated butter-flavored cooking spray. Combine 2 1/2 tablespoons (22.5 ml) spoonable sugar substitute, 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) ground cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon (0.6 ml) ground nutmeg and 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) dried orange peel. Sprinkle over the popcorn and toss. Lightly coat again with cooking spray and toss. Bake for 10 minutes, tossing once. Serve warm