WELCOME TO DIABETIC ENJOYING FOOD

I have chosen this name for this blog because it truly states my story. I am a type II diabetic who most certainly enjoys food. When I was diagnosed with diabetes several years ago, my blood sugar level was over 400. With some oral medications, a lot of research and some trial and error, I have found that unlike my ancestors I truly can continue to enjoy food. I hope this blog will help you to also enjoy food and be healthy. Some recipes are my originals and some I have collected. Everyone reacts different to various foods. Check your blood sugar readings so you will know whether or not a recipe works for you! And feel free to take a recipe and adjust it to suit your needs.

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

HIGH-PROTEIN CINNAMON PANCAKES

This is basically a recipe from a Splenda cookbook. I changed it from all-purpose flour to white whole wheat flour. I never use refined white (all-purpose) flour. The amount is the same so make yours to suit yourself.

1/2 cup + 2 tbsp white whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup protein powder
1/4 cup Splenda Granular
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 tbsp butter, melted
2 eggs, lightly beaten

Combine all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.

In a small mixing bowl whisk together the buttermilk, butter, and eggs; stir into the dry ingredients using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula only until all flour is moistened. Do Not Over Mix.

Place griddle or skillet over medium heat; spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Pour 1/4 cup batter and spread into 4-inch circle for each pancake. Cook 3 to 4 minutes on first side until bottom is browned. Flip and cook on second side 2 to 3 minutes. Serve hot with your favorite sugar-free syrup.

Yield: 8 pancakes
Per serving (2 pancakes): 170 calories, 18 g carbs ( g fiber), 15 g protein, 5 g (1.5 g sat) fat, 400 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 carb
WW points: 4
Note the above info is for pancakes only. Syrup will change those numbers.

When buying protein powder for cooking it is best to buy it in bags or bins (Bob's Red Mill is a good example). Protein powder in cans is great for drinks but not so good for cooking.

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