19/04/2023
5 Diabetes-Friendly — and Delicious — Waffle Recipes
Overview
Eating breakfast is a great habit to get into for everyone, especially if you have diabetes. Regularly skipping breakfast may be associated with a higher risk for type 2 diabetes, according to one study. However, many American breakfast foods, such as pancakes, waffles, and some breakfast meats, are high in fat, calories, and carbs.
For example, one Belgian waffle at IHOP will run you 590 calories with almost 70 grams of carbs. But you can enjoy waffles without running up your carb load.
Step out of your comfort zone and enjoy these low-sugar and often high-fiber versions of one of America’s favorite breakfast choices.
1. Healthy quinoa protein waffles
Substituting low-glycemic quinoa flour for white flour, unsweetened applesauce for oil, and sugar substitutes like Truvia for sugar, this recipe is lower in net carbs, sugar, and fat than most traditional waffle varieties. And, thanks to the quinoa and protein powder, it’s much higher in protein.
If you aren’t a fan of protein powder, try substituting almond or coconut flour, suggests Saba Sassouni-Toulep, MS, RD, CDN, a New York-based dietitian. For an extra kick of flavor, add a pinch of unsweetened natural cocoa. You can also add a scoop of ground flaxseed if you want to up your omega-3 intake.
Get the recipe from Desserts with Benefits.