Fruit Nuggets

Ingredients

• 2 cups finely ground low-fat graham crackers
• 1/2 cup finely ground gingersnaps or low-fat graham crackers
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 cup dried apples
• 1/2 cup dried apricots
• 1/2 cup pitted dates
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 2-3 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons sugar

Directions

1. Combine graham cracker and gingersnap crumbs and spices in medium bowl. Finely chop fruit in food processor, using pulse technique, or by hand; add to crumb mixture.
2. Add orange juice and honey to fruit mixture, stirring until mixture holds together. Roll into 36 balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
3. Measure 1 tablespoon sugar into large plastic bag; add 1 dozen nuggets and shake to coat with sugar. Repeat with remaining sugar and nuggets. Store in covered container at room temperature.

Nutritional Information Per Serving:

Calories: 57
Fat: 0.5 grams
Sodium: 29 miligrams
Protein: 1 grams
Carbohydrates: 13 grams

Diabetic Exchanges

1/2 Fruit, 1/2 Bread

Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes