[New post] Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Tropical Fruit Coconut Tart

ohiocook posted: "This week's Diabetic Dessert of the Week is a Tropical Fruit Coconut Tart. This dish is made using Corn Flakes, Flaked Coconut, Egg Whites, Pineapple Chunks, Cornstarch, Sugar Substitute, Coconut Extract, Mango, and Banana. One refreshing Dessert! There's" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on My Meals are on Wheels Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Tropical Fruit Coconut Tart by ohiocook This week's Diabetic Dessert of the Week is a Tropical Fruit Coconut Tart. This dish is made using Corn Flakes, Flaked Coconut, Egg Whites, Pineapple Chunks, Cornstarch, Sugar Substitute, Coconut Extract, Mango, and Banana. One refreshing Dessert! There's 139 calories and 23 net carbs per serving. The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I've left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2022! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/ Tropical Fruit Coconut Tart Nothing says paradise quite like a heavenly blend of tropical fruits. Combining pineapple, mango, banana and coconut, this divine dessert is sure to transport you to the islands without leaving your backyard. Ingredients 1 cup cornflakes, crushed 1 can (3 1/2 ounces) sweetened flaked coconut 2 egg whites 1 can (15 1/4 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice, undrained 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 packets sugar substitute or equivalent of 4 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon coconut extract (optional) 1 mango, peeled, pitted and thinly sliced 1 medium banana, thinly sliced Directions Yield: 8 servings Serving size: 1 wedge 1 – Preheat oven to 425°F. Coat 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. 2 – Combine cornflakes, coconut, and egg whites in medium bowl; toss gently until blended. Place mixture in prepared pan; press firmly to cover bottom and 1/2 inch up side of pan. Bake 8 minutes or until edge begins to brown. Cool completely on wire rack. 3 – Drain pineapple, reserving juice in small saucepan. Stir pineapple juice into cornstarch until smooth. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; cool completely. Stir in sugar substitute and coconut extract, if desired. 4 – Combine pineapple, mango slices, and banana slices in medium bowl. Spoon over baked crust; drizzle with pineapple juice mixture. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 2 hours. Cut into 8 wedges. Note: The crust can be made 24 hours in advance, if desired. Nutrition Information: Calories: 139 calories, Carbohydrates: 25 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 59 mg, Fiber: 2 g https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/desserts-sweets/tropical-fruit-coconut-tart/ Subscribe to Diabetes Self-Management Magazine Your one-stop resource for advice, news and strategies for living with diabetes. Inside every issue you'll find… * The latest medical and research news * In-depth articles related to both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes * Weight Self-Management: Everything to maintain a healthy diet * Diabetic Cooking: Recipes and meals for every occasion * Quizzes, Q&As, Resources, Products, and more! Your one-stop resource for advice, news and strategies for living with diabetes. https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/subscribe/ ohiocook | March 31, 2022 at 6:02 am | Tags: baking, Banana, Coconut Extract, Cooking, Corn Flakes, Cornstarch, dessert, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Egg Whites, Flaked Coconut, Food, Mango, Pineapple Chunks, recipes, Sugar substitute, Tropical Fruit Coconut Tart | Categories: dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week | URL: https://wp.me/pPMIX-zp6 Comment    See all comments    Like Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from My Meals are on Wheels. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://beatcancer2010.wordpress.com/2022/03/31/diabetic-dessert-of-the-week-tropical-fruit-coconut-tart-2/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com