High Fiber Food - Low Carb Snack - Great for Type 2 Diabetes - GG Bran Crispbread

High Fiber Stuffing

• 3 cups of toasted whole grain breads, chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup of GG Sprinkles
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
• 6 tablespoons of Smart Balance or another low cholestorol spread
• 1 turkey liver or 3 chicken livers (2 to 3 oz total), trimmed and finely chopped
• 1 cup finely chopped celery
• 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
• 1 cup turkey giblet stock or low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup lowfat skim milk

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325°F.

Spread all bread crumbs in 2 shallow baking pans and bake in upper and lower thirds of oven until dry, about 15 minutes total. Cool crumbs in pans on racks, then transfer to a large bowl and stir in GG Sprinkles, parsley, sage, salt, and pepper.

Melt butter substitute in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, then add onions and liver and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add celery and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl with crumbs and toss well. Add eggs, stock, and milk and toss well.

Transfer stuffing to a buttered 2 1/2- to 3-quart shallow baking dish. Bake, covered, in middle of oven 30 minutes, then uncover and bake until browned, about 30 minutes more.

Cooks’ note: Stuffing can be assembled (but not baked) 2 days ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before baking.

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Root Vegetable Gratin with Sprinkles

• 1/2 lb. of parsnips (2 medium-sized)
• 1 medium celery root (sometimes called celeriac; 3/4 lb total)
• 1/2 lb sweet potatoes
• 1 1/2 lb russet (baking) potatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup of Greek 2% yogurt
• 1 tablespoon of your favorite Dijon Mustard
• 1/2 a cup of Sprinkles
• 1/4 cup of grated parmesian cheese

You will need a 3-quart gratin or other shallow flameproof baking dish (not glass; 13 by 9 inches)
Preparation:

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Peel parsnips and cut crosswise into 3-inch lengths with a knife, then cut lengthwise around core into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Transfer to a large bowl.

Peel celery root and all potatoes (prepare russet potatoes last to avoid discoloration) and halve lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Add to parsnips along with salt, garlic, pepper, nutmeg, broth, Sprinkles, Parmesian,mustard and the yogurt, tossing to combine. Transfer to gratin dish, spreading evenly.

Cut out a piece of parchment or wax paper to fit just inside gratin dish, then very lightly butter 1 side of parchment. Cover vegetables directly with parchment, buttered side down, then put dish in a shallow baking pan (to catch any drips). Bake until gratin is bubbling all over and vegetables are tender when pierced with a knife, about 50 minutes. Discard parchment.

Just before serving, preheat broiler. Drizzle top of gratin with remaining 2 tablespoons cream and broil 4 to 6 inches from heat until browned, 2 to 3 minutes.

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GG Bran Crispbread Sprinkles: Fabulous Fiber Flakes!

Those of us who want to lose weight often face one big barrier to success: hunger!

By Joanne Eglash

Here’s how it typically happens: it’s 10 a.m., and you’re at work. Around you, co-workers are happily enjoying glazed donuts and croissants, sipping extra-large cappuccinos with whipped cream on top. And there you sit, gloomily staring at your bag of rubbery carrot and celery sticks. You’re hungry – and boring vegetables don’t help satisfy that yearning for something sweet and filling! So you give in, accept that raspberry jelly doughnut that your manager is offering…and then figure that since you’ve gone off your diet, you might as well have pizza for lunch.

Or maybe it’s dinner time. The rest of your family is enjoying huge servings of meat loaf. And all you get is a boring, skinless chicken breast. It’s dry; it’s tasteless, and you’re still hungry after you’ve eaten it. Result: you eat the chicken…AND a slice of meatloaf with mashed potatoes and extra butter.

The Solution: the NEW GG Bran Crispbread Sprinkles

The wonderful folks at GG have created the perfect solution to those hunger pangs and feeling of diet boredom: a crushed version of the GG Scandinavian Bran Crispbread crackers, called Sprinkles!

Why and how it works:

¨ Sprinkles contain fiber, that magical ingredient that helps you feel full fast – without hunger! The result: no more grumbly tummies and longing for “more.” It’s the perfect ingredient to fit into your healthy food lifestyle.

¨ Sprinkles are so versatile and easy to use that you can create your own fabulous recipes with them – or use ones that the GG staff and content customers have invented.

For example:

¨ Just take the easy-to-access wide-mouthed GG Sprinkles tub, measure out one serving of three tablespoons (10 ounces), and try one of the delicious Sprinkle recipes. You can even substitute my turkey meat loaf recipe for your family’s favorite traditional meat loaf. You’ll have a healthier family – and you’ll all love the fabulous flavor!

¨ For those mid-morning hunger pangs, set aside those rubbery raw vegetables. Instead, take a small container of vanilla low-fat or non-fat yogurt. Combine one serving of Sprinkles with one-half teaspoon of cinnamon and two to three packets of Equal or Splenda. Mix in the sweetened spicy Sprinkles, freeze for an hour, and enjoy! This recipe makes a great high fiber snack and is ideal for adding to your low carb food list.

By including Sprinkles in your diet, you can control your appetite much more successfully – and tastefully! As a sample of what’s possible, try my recipe for turkey loaf: 

4 tbsp. low-sodium teriyaki sauce
1 egg
3 tbsp. tomato paste
2 packets of Splenda or Equal
1 teaspoon Italian herbs
½ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ cup GG Sprinkles
1 pound of ground turkey meat
½ cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon of GG Sprinkles

Combine the teriyaki sauce, egg, and tomato paste thoroughly. Mix in the turkey meat, and then thoroughly combine the artificial sweetener, Italian herbs, garlic sauce, and Sprinkles into the turkey mixture. If you prefer a more “tomato-ey” flavor, add one-half to one additional tablespoon of tomato paste.

Use a non-fat spray on a loaf pan, smooth in the turkey mixture, and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to an hour, or until the center of the loaf is fully cooked. Sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of GG Sprinkles and shredded cheese over the loaf, and return to the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Enjoy!

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Our Latest Product - GG Bran Fiber Sprinkles

You asked, we delivered!

We are proud to announce our newest product, GG Bran Crispbread Sprinkles, a crushed version of our GG Scandinavian Bran Crispbread crackers.

It’s everything you love about GG, made in a convenient flake form. We understand your busy lifestyle, and want to give you the convenience of adding the highest fiber product on the market to your everyday diet. Supplementing your meals has never been easier! Add GG Sprinkles to yogurt, breakfast cereal, smoothies and your favorite recipes, instantly.

GG Sprinkle’s packaging was designed for easy access, in a 10.6 ounce, wide-mouthed tub. It only takes seconds to precisely measure your specific necessary daily intake of fiber. Scoop out one serving of three tablespoons (10 ounces) to add to your favorite low calorie, low carb and nutritional meals, such as our turkey meatloaf  or our crunchy NOT fried chicken.

We understand the challenges of eating healthy with the busy and often stressful lives we lead. GG Sprinkles makes it easy to garner the benefits of fiber with every meal without a great deal of effort.

For our diabetic customers, we sympathize with the difficulties of finding fiber-rich foods to add to your diet. GG Sprinkles makes it possible for you to conveniently shake the desired amount of fiber into your low sugar meals without hassle.

Please visit our “Recipes” page, for healthy and simple recipes that make it easy to add high fiber, low calorie and low carb benefits to your daily routine.

Additionally, we would love to hear from you! Please join and post here on our blog, and tell us how you enjoy GG Bran Crispbread and GG Fiber Sprinkles.

Our other faithful customers are always thrilled to discover new ways to enjoy GG, so please share with us your thoughts, opinions and experiences of enjoying GG Scandinavian Bran Crispbread and GG Scandinavian Bran Crispbread Sprinkles.

Here’s to a happy, healthy you!

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