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Dietitians Dish – November 6, 2023

Sheet-Pan Pork Tenderloin & ApplesA gluten-free diet eliminates foods that contain or are cross-contaminated by the gluten protein. Foods containing wheat, barley, and rye should be avoided. While oats are naturally gluten free, they may become cross-contaminated at the farm, in storage, or during transport to the food manufacturer. Look for Gluten Free on packages and shelf tags.
Sheet-Pan Pork Tenderloin & ApplesDates are a diabetic-friendly source of vitamins and minerals like calcium, iron, potassium, zinc, and magnesium. They’re also a source of antioxidants, which can help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in the body. Eating dates daily may improve total & HDL cholesterol levels. With a lower Glycemic Index, dates should not cause dramatic blood sugar spikes when eaten in limited amounts.

Gluten Free Pecan Date Nut Bites

Gluten Free Pecan Date Nut Bites

Ingredients:

  • 10 dates, pitted
  • 1/2 cup raw hazelnuts
  • 1/2 cup raw pecans
  • 1 cup almond meal
  • 1/8 tsp. salt

  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted
  • 1 tsp. maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp. espresso powder (mixed with 2 Tbsp water)
  • 2 Tbsps. cocoa powder

Directions:

  • Soak dates in hot water for 10 minutes. Drain water.
  • Chop nuts in a food processor. Add almond meal and pulse a few times. Add salt,
    vanilla, coconut oil, maple syrup, espresso mixture and dates and pulse until a dough forms.
    Dough will be sticky. Transfer dough to a bowl.
  • Roll the dough into 3/4-inch balls. Roll the balls in the cocoa powder. Keep chilled.

Recipe and image courtesy of Healthecooks.com

Pumpkin Oatmeal Energy Bites

Pumpkin Oatmeal Energy Bites

Ingredients:

  • 2-1/4 cups gluten free oats, uncooked
  • 1/4 cup oat flour
  • 1/2 – 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
  • 3/4 cup pureed pumpkin
  • 2 Tbsps. honey

Directions:

  • To make oat flour, place 1/4 cup of oats in blender or food processor. Process until finely ground.
  • Place oats, oat flour, and pumpkin pie spice in large bowl; stir to blend well. Add pumpkin and honey. Stir until ingredients are well blended.
  • Shape into 24 (about 1 inch diameter) balls. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled. Store left overs in refrigerator, covered.

Recipe (adapted) and image courtesy of Quakeroats.com