Diabetes-Friendly Flatbread (Low-GI Version)

Diabetes-Friendly Flatbread (Low-GI Version)

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole wheat flour (or better: whole wheat + oat flour mix)
• ½ cup almond flour (adds healthy fats, lowers carbs)
• 1 tbsp ground flaxseed (fiber boost)
• 1 tsp instant yeast
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp olive oil
• ¾ cup warm water
• Optional: 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (can help reduce glycemic impact slightly)

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Instructions

1. Activate yeast
   Mix yeast with warm water; let sit 5–10 minutes until slightly foamy.
2. Make dough
   Combine flours, flaxseed, and salt. Add yeast mixture + olive oil. Mix into a soft dough.
3. Knead
   Knead for ~8–10 minutes until smooth.
4. First rise
   Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour (or until doubled).
5. Shape
   Divide into small balls, flatten into discs (like in your picture).
6. Second rest
   Let rest 15–20 minutes.
7. Cook
   Bake at 220°C (425°F) for 8–10 minutes or cook on a hot skillet until puffed and lightly browned.