Was someone in your family recently diagnosed with diabetes? If so, you can modify your family’s favorite recipes without sacrificing taste. Try these delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner recipes – favorites of our dietitian!
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Recipe: Sweet Potato Protein Pancakes
Mildly sweet and cinnamony, these pancakes have no added sugar and are a good source of nutrient-rich complex carbohydrates. Research also suggests that cinnamon may help to regulate blood sugar, increase the metabolism, and lower LDL (bad) cholesterol. Plus, the addition of eggs and cottage cheese pump up these pancakes’ protein content, which is a guarantee to keep you full all morning long!View Recipe
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Recipe: Broccoli & Black Bean Egg Bake
The perfect make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings, this egg bake is packed with protein, dietary fiber, and B vitamins – a combination that will stabilize blood glucose levels and leave you feeling satisfied and energized all day long.View Recipe
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Recipe: Almond Butter Zucchini Breakfast Bars
These flourless breakfast bars are gluten-free and dairy-free, with zero added sugars. Made with almond butter and zucchini, these bars offer nutrients that are considered to be crucial for diabetes management, including heart-healthy fats, protein, and fiber.View Recipe
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Recipe: Whole Wheat Waffles
Overnight oats make a creamy, delicious breakfast with no cooking required. High in dietary fiber, unsaturated fats, and omega-3 fatty acids, this recipe also has no added sweeteners.View Recipe
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Recipe: Almond Butter Strawberry Banana Overnight Oats
Overnight oats make a creamy, delicious breakfast with no cooking required. High in dietary fiber, unsaturated fats, and omega-3 fatty acids, this recipe also has no added sweeteners.View Recipe
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Recipe: Barbecued Chicken Wraps
These zesty wraps are a great way to use up leftover chicken! They are low in fat and packed with lean protein, fiber, and antioxidant-rich veggies!View Recipe
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Recipe: Quick Beef and Barley Soup
Barley is an excellent source of beta-glucans, a plant fiber believed to be beneficial in the treatment of diabetes and associated cardiovascular risks. Scientific research suggests that the consumption of beta-glucans can lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels, reduce insulin resistance, and improve high blood pressure.View Recipe
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Recipe: Crunchy Thai Quinoa Salad
Quinoa is an ancient grain that cooks more quickly than rice and is readily available in most grocery stores. It is a od source of protein and fiber, nutrients that can stabilize blood glucose levels. This flavorful salad is topped with cashews and peanuts, and drizzled with an Asian-inspired peanut sauce the American Heart Association recommends that adults (especially those with pre-diabetes and diabetes) eat 4-7 ounces of nuts per week.View Recipe
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Recipe: Black-Eyed Pea, Tomato, and Egg Salad
Most egg salad recipes are mayonnaise-based and high in total fat, calories, and saturated fat. Excess intake of calories and saturated fat are strongly associated with increased risk of obesity heart disease. This twist on conventional egg salad is much lower in total fat, calories, and saturated fat the black-eyed peas and tomatoes also add phytochemicals, magnesium, zinc, B vitamins, and fiber.View Recipe
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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Chipotle Butternut Squash Chili
This spicy, veggie-packed chili is simple to make and a delicious meal for the cooler days ahead. It is high in dietary fiber, a nutrient considered to be vital in the prevention and management of chronic diseases (including diabetes and cardiovascular disease). Sufficient dietary fiber intake promotes digestion, stabilizes blood glucose, fights inflammation, reduces cholesterol levels, and alleviates constipation. Dietary fiber is also known to induce feelings of fullness consumption of adequaView Recipe
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Recipe: Chicken Nacho Casserole
This lightened-up, Tex Mex-style recipe has all the flavor of traditional nachos without all of the extra fat and carbs!View Recipe
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Recipe: Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs with Brown Rice
These kabobs are sweet and tangy, with flavors reminiscent of the Hawaiian tropics. The tomatoes, pineapple, and bell peppers that are featured in this recipe provide an excellent source of antioxidants to protect the body’s cells and fight inflammation.View Recipe
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Recipe: Tilapia Tacos with Bell Peppers
Whole-wheat tortillas create a perfect package for nutrient-rich ingredients. Fish tacos, typically flavored with lime, cumin, garlic, and peppers, are popular in coastal areas where seafood is plentiful — and can be an appealing way to make seafood “kid-friendly”.View Recipe
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Recipe: Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Casserole
Spaghetti squash is a large, round squash that forms spaghetti-like strands when it is cooked. Spaghetti squash has a mild taste and a crisp yet tender texture. It is low in calories and carbohydrates, and makes a delicious alternative for traditional pasta-based dishes.View Recipe
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Recipe: Mexican Spinach Black Bean Burgers
These Southwest-inspired veggie burgers can be prepared in a matter of minutes! High in fiber, heart-healthy fats, and plant-based protein, they make a great option for Meatless Monday!View Recipe