Apple Cheddar Turkey Burgers

Apple Cheddar Turkey Burgers ~ Deliciously sage-seasoned ground turkey slathered in melted cheddar cheese, topped with both gala and granny Smith apples on a super thin bun.This weekend is the official kick-off of summer, outdoor grilling, and all things fun in the sun. Well, I shouldn’t count on that last one too much, my heater is still needed at night. It is true I have already fired up my grill at least a half dozen times, the rain and random intense drop in the mercury means I can’t quite put away the sweaters in favor of tank tops.

But come rain or shine, I’m grilling this weekend. And these Apple Cheddar Turkey Burgers are on the menu.

Once all the bbq’s commence, the available foods are tastebud tingling fantastic. Potato and macaroni salads. Baked beans. Pies. Ice cream. Meats galore. And countless other delicious items covering the red-checkered covered picnic tables. But with foods like this, watching my diet becomes increasingly difficult. Not only do I need to stick to my gastric bypass dietary protocol, I need also need to watch my diet due to things like high blood pressure and diabetes, two things that run rampant on my paternal side of the family.In 2006, my grandfather passed away from a stroke due to his diabetes. He was diagnosed when I was a kid and until the end of his life, he struggled between eating the foods he needed to in order to stay healthy and wanting the foods he watched the rest of us indulge in. As a person who does a lot of entertaining, I don’t want to make my meals for only some to enjoy while I neglect the flavor and fun while attending to the dietary needs of others. I strive to make sure all my meals are loaded with flavor and fun AND meeting my guests dietary health needs.

There are very few pairings as iconically American as a burger and a milkshake. I’m pretty sure this is all the teenage person in the 1950’s ate, or at least that is the way old sitcoms portray it. Whether true or not, that classic combination has something going for it.

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Sadly, for those managing their blood sugar can find a burger and a shake to be challenging against those blood sugar spikes. Glucerna® Hunger Smart™ Shakes provide 25 vitamins and minerals, are a good source a fiber to keep the digestive tract running properly, and only have 6 grams of sugar plus 1 carb per bottle. Glucerna® Hunger Smart™ Shakes and Apple Cheddar Turkey Burgers can bring back some of the nostalgia of yesteryear with a lean, yet flavorful burger and a thick, rich, ice cold chocolatey shake. This combo may help some manage their diabetic care, but please consult your doctor for what’s best for you.Glucerna® Hunger Smart™ Shakes have 15 grams of protein to help manage hunger. The shakes are specially formulated for people with diabetes, they have 66% less sugars, helping you stay fuller longer. Plus the sweet chocolate or vanilla flavor will curb those sweet cravings we all get from time to time.

The Apple Cheddar Turkey Burgers are made with extra lean ground turkey and seasoned with sage, salt, and pepper, along with freshly grated onion. They can be cooked indoors on a grill pan or outside on your grill, either way, once assembled with the thick slices of cheddar cheese and crisp apples, your taste buds will be transported. I used one of those super thin buns, but if that is too much carb while managing your diabetes-or any other low carb dietary plan, please omit and wrap that bad boy in a piece of lettuce.

Pairing the Glucerna® Hunger Smart™ Shakes and the Apple Cheddar Turkey Burgers is my way of creating a menu that not only invokes nostalgia of Americana with burgers and shakes, but also provides a meal anyone managing their diabetes can enjoy while not feeling like they are missing out on all the tasty things at our outdoor parties.

Getting ready for the party was simple enough. I headed over to my local Walmart to pick up a 6-pack of Glucerna® Hunger Smart™ Shakes along with the supplies I needed to make my burgers. Walmart currently has a deal going on where you can buy any 2 large packs of Glucerna® and save up to $3. Click here for details. Now that we are officially in outdoor grilling season, what are you going grill up this weekend and how can you incorporate Glucerna® Hunger Smart™ Shakes for you and/or your diabetic guests?

Thank you for sharing!