Diabetes muffins can be one of the healthiest snacks that you can eat. Of course, this depends on the way that they are made. Bran muffins may be particularly beneficial to diabetics. According to WebMD.com, “people with diabetes who eat plenty of bran-rich whole grains appear to have a reduced risk of death from heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular causes”. This is very important as diabetics have two to three times the risk of heart disease and early death.
Using recipes for diabetes muffins which call for blue berries may also be helpful to the disease. Research has shown blue berries to improve heart health and the responsiveness of insulin in diabetics and pre diabetics. Blueberries have also been found in studies to lower triglyceride levels, lower cholesterol levels, improve fasting glucose, and reduce abdominal fat. So, it may be wise to stop yourself next time you turn down that blueberry bran muffin. It looks as though eating these on a regular basis may eventually save your life.
The Best Recipe for Diabetes Muffins
Blueberry Bran Diabetes Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 cup bran cereal
- 2/3 cup blueberries
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened applesauce (or mashed banana)
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- ¼ cup fat-free milk
- ½ cup oats
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tbsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 2 tbsp. dark molasses
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- Cooking spray
Instructions
Start by preheating the oven to 400 degrees F. Next, spray two 12 cup muffin pans with cooking spray and line each cup with a paper liner. Combine the cereal, applesauce, and milk in a large bowl and allow this to stand for 5 minutes. Afterwards, add the flour, oats, honey molasses, cinnamon, egg whites, baking soda, baking powder and blueberries.
Stir until the mixture is well combined, and then spoon the batter into the paper liners until each is ¾ of the way full. Without changing the temperature on the oven, bake for 20 minutes or until you can insert a toothpick in the center of each and it comes out clean.
This recipe creates muffins which contain 0 grams of fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol. Each muffin contains 60 calories and 13 grams of carbohydrates. They are also high in fiber. It is recommended that you eat bran, whole grains, and foods high in fiber in the mornings, as this tends to help blood sugar levels stay steadier throughout the day.
