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Ingredients
Ingredients
Method
Method
- When cutting scones try not to twist the cutter as this can stop them rising as well.
- You can use any cheese you like, this recipe is great for using odds and ends of cheese.
- Try adding herbs such as fresh basil or half a teaspoon of dried thyme
- Tasty when split in half and spread with a little low fat cream cheese and sprinkled with finely chopped cucumber and fresh chives.
- Freezing instructions: Defrost for 2 hours to serve, or defrost/warm in the microwave or a moderate oven.
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Nutritional information explained
Carb counting
The carb values of these meals relate to the total amount of carbs from all ingredients. If you are carb counting, you may not need to include them all in calculating your insulin dose. Speak to your healthcare team if you're unsure.
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