In your quest for perfect blood sugar levels, you’re one step away from cutting out sugary desserts from your diet. Stop, there is indeed a sweet pleasure compatible with stabilized blood sugar levels, according to a dietician. Find out which one.
Frozen Greek yogurt, garnished with strawberries and chocolate chips, a healthy treat
If you want to indulge in a dessert, this preparation, which only takes a few minutes to make, is ideal for not increasing your blood sugar level. According to Alyssa Smolen, dietitian who responds to the media Eating Well“Blood sugar-friendly desserts should balance protein, fiber, and healthy fats“.
And in fact, this recipe consists of natural Greek yogurt with whole milk, a food rich in protein which slows the absorption of carbohydrates and promotes satiety.
Other ingredients are strawberries, which contain fiber that helps stabilize blood sugar levels.
And finally, dark chocolate, rich in polyphenols, which improves insulin sensitivity and limits variations in blood glucose levels.
In total, this dessert has the perfect ratio of 4g carbs, 2g protein and 1g fat per serving, according to registered dietitian Jena Brown.
Here are the precise quantities to use
To make this dessert, dieticians recommend the following ingredients:
- 3 cups of plain whole milk Greek yogurt;
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup or honey;
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract;
- 1 and a half cups sliced strawberries;
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
How to prepare it?
First, line a large baking sheet (with rims) with baking paper.
Mix yogurt, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla in a medium bowl.
Spread the mixture on the baking sheet into a rectangle measuring 20 * 30 cm.
Scatter the strawberries on top and sprinkle with chocolate chips.
All you have to do is freeze the preparation for at least 3 hours.
To serve, cut or break the mixture into pieces. All you have to do is enjoy!