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Hey guys! I am so excited to share this recipe with you.
Did you know McDonalds’ Sausage, Egg, & Cheese McGriddle Sandwich is loaded down with unnecessary sugar, salt, and fake ingredients? Coming to a total of 45 grams of carbohydrates 15 grams of sugar, and an alarming 1290 mg of sodium per serving, this breakfast sandwich is BAD NEWS! The American Heart Association recommends no more than 2,300 milligrams (mg) a day and moving toward an ideal limit of no more than 1,500 mg per day for most adults. By eating this sandwich you are eating OVER HALF the daily recommended salt intake.
Overconsumption of sodium has been linked to several chronic diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, and stroke. Extra sodium causes water to be pulled into the blood vessels, which increases the total amount of blood inside of them. More blood flowing through the blood vessels causes the blood pressure to rise. Chronic overconsumption of salt will lead to damage of the blood vessel walls, and plaque will begin to build up. This causes even more added pressure, and the heart is forced to work harder to pump blood throughout the body. This domino effect can be deadly if left untreated, so pay attention to what you're eating.
To put it in perspective for you, here is an overview of how much sodium is in measured amounts.
1/4 teaspoon salt = 575 mg sodium
1/2 teaspoon salt = 1,150 mg sodium
3/4 teaspoon salt = 1,725 mg sodium
1 teaspoon salt = 2,300 mg sodium
Make the swap, and try this Chaffle McGriddle Sandwich out! It only contains 7 grams of carbs, 1 gram of sugar, and half (645 mg) the sodium of the McDonald’s McGriddle. Oh yah, AND there is 41 grams of protein per serving!
Leave a comment below if you give it a try!
INGREDIENTS:
INGREDIENTS:
Chaffle:
1 egg
1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons of almond flour
For the Sandwich:
1 egg
1 slice of cheese
INSTRUCTIONS:
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat your waffle iron. I use a mini waffle iron. (It makes two mini chaffles, perfect for a sandwich!)
2. While the waffle iron is preheating, mix together the mozzerella cheese, egg, and almond flour together in a bowl.
3. Spray the waffle iron with cooking spray (I use Pam Olive Oil Cooking Spray), and spread the batter on to the waffle iron. Close the iron, and allow the waffle to cook. (About 4-5 mins).
4. While the waffle is cooking cook your egg in a skillet. I make a folded scrambled egg, but you can make whatever you like!
5. Assemble your chaffle breakfast sandwich and enjoy!
NUTRITION
NUTRITION
Serving Size: 1 Chaffle McGriddle Sandwich
Calories: 530
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 645mg
Fat: 39g
Saturated Fat: 15.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 7g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 41g
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