Diabetic approved "hoho heet"

Grandma Crow found out she was diabetic this year. Since then she has completely changed her diet and lost more than 50 pounds. I am incredibly impressed with her resolve to live a healthier lifestyle.

Aunt Deb found this recipe years ago and it's become a family favorite. You can make it with sugar or Splenda but the Splenda version actually bakes up better and tastes terrific. We made up a special batch just for Grandma this year.

Spiced Almonds

Whisk together: 1 lg egg white, 1 Tbsp orange juice

Then add: 2/3 C Splenda or sugar, 1 Tbsp orange zest, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ginger, 1/2 tsp all spice

Stir until mixed then add: 3 C whole almonds

Spread on cook sheet covered with parchment paper

Bake for 50 minutes at 275 degrees

You've spent a lot of time talking about "heets" (treats) since Halloween. Some days it is almost constant. I'm trying to help you understand what "enough" is and how to savor it. We don't want to spoil you and sending you down the path to future health problems, or demonize food giving you eating issues. Luckily, you still eat a wide variety of foods and keep trying new things. You asked for broccoli the other day which made this mama very happy.