Pancakes with Butter and Syrup (2 Cakes)

Use a smaller pancake portion and eat slowly, stopping before you feel full.

Skip or greatly reduce syrup; top pancakes with fresh berries, cinnamon, or a small amount of unsweetened Greek yogurt instead.

Add protein and fat to the meal, such as eggs, plain Greek yogurt, or a small handful of nuts, before or alongside the pancakes.

Choose pancakes made with buckwheat flour, oat bran, or almond flour rather than refined white flour.

Add fiber-rich toppings such as chia seeds, ground flaxseed, or berries.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk after eating to help reduce the rise in glucose.