Making a healthy snack for people with diabetes can sometimes be very difficult, but the oatmeal and nut cracker recipe can be used for breakfast, morning and afternoon snacks.
Oats are rich in beta-glucan, a substance that collects some of the fats and sugar in the intestines, helping to regulate cholesterol and blood sugar levels. See all the benefits of oats.
Ingredients
- 1 cup oatmeal flakes
- ½ cup of sweetener for cooking
- ½ cup butter light
- 1 egg
- 1 cup of whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons of wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon flaxseed flour
- 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Butter to spread the form
Method of preparation
Mix all the ingredients, mold the cookies with a spoon and put them in a greased form. Bake in medium oven, preheated for about 20 minutes or until golden brown. This recipe yields 12 servings.
Nutritional information
The following table shows the nutritional information for 1 oatmeal cracker and walnuts:
| Components | Quantities |
| Energy: | 131, 4 kcal |
| Carbohydrate: | 20.54 g |
| Proteins: | 3.61 g |
| Fats: | 4.37 g |
| Fibers: | 2.07 g |
To keep your weight balanced, it is recommended to consume only 1 unit of the biscuit in the snacks, along with a glass of milk or skimmed yogurt and a fresh fruit.
As a healthy option for lunch or dinner, see also Vegetable Pie Recipe for Diabetes.
