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Food is nourishment. It's comforting. (It's also delicious.) And when you're living with diabetes, food is also a factor in blood sugar management. Here at Children with Diabetes, we believe that people with diabetes should be able to eat what fits their needs, their preferences, and their culture, while pursuing and maintaining healthy habits.

CWD Eats aims to provide food and nutrition information that's backed by science, fits the diverse needs and desires of our community, and tastes GREAT. We have dozens of carb-counted recipes, with gluten-free, low carb, and vegetarian choices available, as well as some delicious dessert options. We're hoping you'll find some ideas and inspiration in our articles and recipes!

Diabetes can add some extra emotional baggage to food, and we recognize that, too.  We also have articles and interviews addressing the mental health aspect of eating and diabetes. Gather 'round our digital table, check out the spread, and enjoy CWD Eats!

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CWD Eats Featured Recipes

Featured Recipe

Christmas Sprinkle Cookies

Kristen O'Dell MS, RD, CDCES
Soft, buttery cookies with colorful holiday sprinkles for an instant pop of cheer. These are as fun to make as they are to eat! Plus, at 13g of carbohydrates per cookie, they make a great option for a quick and festive low blood sugar treatment.
Prep Time 11 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 43 cookies
Calories 90 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 c unsalted butter
  • 1 c sugar
  • 1 egg + 1 yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 3.5oz packet of instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 c flour
  • 1/2 c Christmas sprinkles or nonpareils

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, beat the butter and sugar for about 2 minutes.
  • Add in the egg, yolk, vanilla, baking soda and salt. Mix until combined.
  • Mix in the pudding mix packet.
  • Turn the mixer on low, add in the flour until just combined. Making sure not to overmix.
  • Finally add in the sprinkles until evenly incorporated.
  • Using a 1 Tbsp cookie scoop, place dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet 2” apart.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes until the cookies are almost set.
  • Allow the cookies to cool on a baking sheet for ~5 minutes and then transfer to a cooling wire rack.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 88mgPotassium: 9mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 7IUIron: 2mg
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CWD Eats Contributors

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Kristen O'Dell, MS, RD, CDCES
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Kim Rose, RDN, CDCES
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