Maintaining normal blood sugar levels is an important part of avoiding chronic health issues, managing weight and feeling your best. One of the simplest ways to do so is by focusing on eating a balanced, low glycemic diet. As a result of this, traditional pancakes (loaded with white flour and sugar) aren't a great everyday option. 

But you're in luck, because we've rounded up several of our favorite blood-sugar-friendly pancake mixes. Most are gluten free, keto-friendly, and low sugar.

Lakanto Pancake & Baking Mix 

Birch Benders Keto Pancake & Waffle Mix

Wholesome Yum Keto Pancake Mix

High Key Keto Pancake Mix

Good Dee’s Blueberry Pancake Mix

HOW TO MAKE PROTEIN PANCAKES

We also love using added protein for an extra boost of lasting energy. 

INGREDIENTS
1.5 scoops organic vanilla protein
1 egg white
1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
2 tablespoons above pancake mix
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
sprinkle of nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla
Optional: 1-2 tablespoons granulated Stevia or Monkfruit sweetener
Optional: 1/4 cup frozen or fresh blueberries

HOW TO:
Heat a non-stick skillet to medium low.
Mix all dry ingredients and then add wet ingredients and whisk.
Add more almond milk if too try, but you want it to be pretty thick.
Scoop into skillet.
Let cook a few minutes, until bubbles appear.
Flip and cook until done.

Granola is infamous for being one those "healthy" foods that actually has the nutrition stats of a candy bar or sugary cereal. But luckily it doesn't have to be black-listed with these delicious and grain-free options.

TO BUY:

Purely Elizabeth Grain Free Granola in Cinnamon Peanut Butter

Julian Bakery ProGranola in Vanilla Cinnamon Cluster

Julie's Real Cinnamon Vanilla Bean Grain-Free Granola

Cave Man Grain Free Granola in Almond Butter Crunch

TO DIY

Paleo & Sugar Free Granola Recipe from Wholesome Yum

Grain-Free Granola from goop

INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoons Instant Coffee

1-2 tablespoons Monkfruit Sweetener

2 tablespoons Boiling Water

1-2 cups Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk

Optional: ice

HOW TO:

Combine coffee, sweetener & boiling water in a frother, or in a glass if you have a hand held frother. Froth. Pour almond milk over ice into a glass. Top with whipped coffee mixture. For a hot version, warm your milk and use your heat/froth setting on your frother.

INGREDIENTS

Dry:

1 1/2 Cups Fine Wheat Bran

1/2 Cup Powdered Peanut Butter

1 Tablespoon Cocoa Powder

1 Tablespoon Baking Powder

Wet:

2 Eggs

1/2 Cup Liquid Egg Whites

1/4 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt

1/4 Cup Unsweetened Applesauce

1 Cup Unsweet Vanilla Almond milk

1/4 – 1/3 cup Granulated Stevia or Monkfruit

Optional: 1/3 cup Dairy-free Chocolate

HOW TO:

Preheat oven to 350

Sift together dry ingredients

Whisk in wet ingredients

Stir in chocolate chips

Pour into non-stick or lined muffin tin

Bake at 350 for about 20 minutes

Let cool in tray for 10 minutes before removing

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk

1 scoop Hint of Vanilla Beauty Protein

1 tablespoon Organic Almond Butter

1 tablespoon Ground Flax Seed

1 tablespoon Organic Acacia Fiber

2-3 teaspoons Numi Organic Turmeric Chai Golden Latte Powder

1 cup Frozen Riced Cauliflower

Sprinkle of Stevia Extract or 1 teaspoon honey

HOW TO:

Blend above ingredients, starting on slow and building to high.

Have questions? Check our our Perfect Smoothie Guide.