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Splenda Pumpkin Waffle 175w

Splenda® Pumpkin Waffles

Nothing in the world beats waking up to the smell of freshly baked waffles on a cool, autumn day.

This recipe is brought to you by Splenda

Recipe of the Day is sponsored by Splenda

Number of servings: 5

Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 teaspoon molasses
1/4 cup canned pumpkin
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons Splenda® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1 1/2 cups maple syrup sweetened with Splenda® Brand Sweetener

Preparation

  1. Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer’s directions; spray lightly with vegetable cooking spray.
  2. Combine flour, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Set aside.
  3. Combine oil, molasses, pumpkin and buttermilk in a small bowl; set aside.
  4. Whisk together egg and Splenda® Granulated Sweetener until blended. Add buttermilk mixture, whisking until blended. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
  5. Pour batter into a hot waffle iron and bake approximately 5 minutes*. Serve with maple syrup.

 

Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 160
Calories from Fat: 25
Total Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Cholesterol: 35mg
Sodium: 400mg
Total Carbs: 33g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 4g
Protein: 5g

 

Not all recipes presented here are necessarily appropriate for all people with diabetes, nor will all recipes fit into every meal plan. No two meal plans are alike. Work with your health care provider, diabetes educator or dietitian to design a meal plan that's right for you, and includes the foods you love. A key message for people with diabetes is "Carbs Count." Foods high in carbs (carbohydrates) -- bread, tortillas, rice, crackers, cereal, fruit, juice, milk, yogurt, potatoes, corn, peas, sweets -- raise your blood glucose levels the most.

For many people, having 3 or 4 servings of a carb choice at each meal and 1 or 2 servings at snacks is about right. Keep an eye on your total number of servings. For example, if you choose to have dessert, cut back on potatoes.

Round out your meals with a serving of:

  • Meat (such as fish or chicken) or meat substitute (such as beans, eggs, cheese, and tofu) about the size of a deck of cards and
  • Non-starchy vegetables (such as broccoli or lettuce). If you have three (3) or more servings of non-starchy vegetables, count them as a carbohydrate choice. Three (3) servings is equal to 1 1/2 cups of cooked vegetables, or three (3) cups of raw vegetables.

Check your blood glucose to see how your food choices or these recipes affect your blood glucose. If your meal plan isn't working for you, talk to your dietitian about making a new one.

Along with exercise and medications (insulin or oral diabetes pills), nutrition is important for good diabetes management. By eating well-balanced meals in the correct amounts, you can keep your blood glucose level as close to normal (non-diabetes level) as possible.

The recipes on this page are only a part of what is offered in recipe books from the American Diabetes Association. Many also include information on meal planning, portion control, food buying and seasoning, as well as general cooking hints and tips for people with diabetes.

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