Crab cakes made with mashed avocado and egg whites instead of traditional binders, combined with fresh herbs and vegetables, then pan-fried until golden. The result is a lighter version that retains the crab's sweet flavor while adding creaminess from avocado.
Original recipe: www.hopkinsmedicine.org
Enlightened Crab Cakes has a low glycemic load of 3.8 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.
The primary glycemic load contributors are bread crumbs (GL 3.5), avocado, mashed (GL 0.1), red bell pepper (GL 0.1). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.
Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.