This oatmeal recipe is an excellent choice for breakfast or afternoon snack for diabetics because it has no sugar and it carries oatmeal which is a cereal with low glycemic index and therefore helps to control sugar levels in the blood. In addition, it also contains chia, which also helps keep glucose in check.
Once ready you can also sprinkle cinnamon powder on top. To vary the flavor, you can also exchange chia for flaxseed, sesame seed, which are also good for controlling the rate of blood sugar. For lunch or dinner, see also Oatmeal Recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 large glass filled with almond milk (or other)
- 2 tablespoons full of oat flakes
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon of stevia (natural sweetener)
Method of preparation
Put all the ingredients in a pan and bring to the fire, turn off when it gains a gelatinous consistency, which takes about 5 minutes. Another possibility is to put all the ingredients in a bowl and take the mico-waves for 2 minutes, at maximum power. Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve next.
Store raw oats and chia in a tightly closed glass container to protect from moisture and prevent molds from entering or forming mold. Properly preserved and kept dry, the oat flakes can last up to a year.
Nutrition information for oatmeal for diabetes
The nutritional information of this oatmeal porridge recipe for diabetes is:
Components | Amount |
Calories | 326 calories |
Fibers | 10.09 grams |
Carbohydrates | 56.78 grams |
Fats | 11.58 grams |
Proteins | 8.93 grams |
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