Broiled orange slices dusted with cinnamon and topped with pistachios and a light honey drizzle.
Nutrition (per serving)
Why this fits a diabetes-friendly diet
At 21g of carbs per serving, it's worth pairing with protein or fat and watching portion size to keep the resulting blood sugar rise gradual, and its estimated glycemic index of ~40 means the carbs it does have tend to digest slowly rather than spiking blood sugar fast.
Ingredients
- 2 whole2 whole orange
- 1/2 tsp2 ml cinnamon
- 2 tbsp30 ml pistachios
- 1 tsp5 ml honey
Instructions
- Arrange the orange slices on a baking sheet and dust with cinnamon.
- Broil for 4–5 minutes until lightly caramelized at the edges.
- Top with chopped pistachios and a light drizzle of honey.
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