Who doesn’t love a delicious chocolate pastry? Unfortunately, the traditional recipe is packed with refined flour, sugar, and chocolate, making it a high glycemic index food. It can wreak havoc on your blood sugar levels. But fear not! You can enjoy a healthier version of this classic treat without sacrificing taste with a few simple substitutions.
Making chocolate pastry healthier
• Swap refined flour with almond flour.
• Consider using cocoa instead of sweet chocolate.
• Try using minimal sugar or go for a natural sweetener like stevia. You may also experiment with sugar substitutes like monk fruit and erythritol.
• Consider adding desiccated coconut for healthy fats that slow down glucose absorption.
• Load up on nuts for added protein and healthy fats. Try to have a small portion at a time.
Simple carbohydrates and free sugars in traditional chocolate pastry cause a rapid spike in blood glucose levels, leading to insulin resistance and other metabolic disorders. By making these substitutions, you can lower the glycemic index of your pastry, helping to stabilize your blood sugar levels and improve your overall metabolic health.
