DIABETIC 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

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.
Add orange juice and honey to fruit mixture,
stirring until mixture holds together.
Roll into 36 balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
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 (1 nugget):

Calories: 57, Fat: 0.5 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg,
Sodium: 29 mg, Protein: 0.8 g, Carbohydrate: 12.8 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Fruit, 1/2 Bread