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This makes it high on the glycemic index; its intake can lead to a glycemic load and hyperglycemia, thus resulting in its poor score.<\/p>\n<h2>Best ways to make a banana cake that fits your blood sugar level<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Try making the cake yourself using almond flour, lupin flour, and coconut flakes (flour types that are low in carbohydrates).<\/li>\n<li>Adding nuts to the cake is a good way to add fats to it.<\/li>\n<li>As an alternative to table sugar, you may use natural sweeteners, such as stevia for a better response to glucose.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you want to add an extra flavour to your banana cake, you can include walnuts, pecans, or unsweetened chocolate chips. There is a considerable amount of potassium in banana cake, making it a healthy snack to eat. 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