Diabetes-Friendly Recipes
Delicious, nutritious recipes designed to help manage blood sugar levels while satisfying your taste buds.

Radish & Watermelon Arugula Salad
How to Make Radish & Watermelon Arugula Salad Impress your guests with this diabetes-friendly Radish and Watermelon Arugula Salad. This great summer salad showcases sweet watermelon with peppery radishes, crunchy onions, and a tangy dressing. 10 min prep time 6servings 2 cups arugula, 1 cup watermelon radish mixture Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: In a […]

Radish Toasts with Whipped Ricotta & Chives
How to Make Radish Toasts with Whipped Ricotta & Chives If you are a fan of avocado toast, mix things up with this radish toast! Diabetes-friendly and filling, this recipe is great to serve as breakfast or brunch. 10 min prep time 4servings 1 slice of toast Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: Toast the bread […]

Roasted Radishes
How to Make Roasted Radishes While raw radishes are delicious with a flavor of spice and zest, roasting them bring out a level of sweetness that balances the spice. Roasted radishes are easy to prepare as a non-starchy root vegetable, making them a great option for people with diabetes. Try serving it with Garlic Sesame […]

Summer Chicken Salad
How to Make Summer Chicken Salad This summer chicken salad is a classic dish with a sweet twist. Crunchy walnuts and celery mixed with vitamin C-rich strawberries and mandarin oranges are combined in a delicious dressing sweetened with zero-calorie Splenda® Granulated Sweetener. “Yum” is surely what comes to mind! Serve on your choice of bread […]

Chipotle Vinaigrette
How to Make Chipotle Vinaigrette If you’re getting tired of the same old dressings, you must try this sweet and smoky chipotle vinaigrette! It gets its sweetness from zero-calorie Splenda® Granulated Sweetener and its kick from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Enjoy on a southwest salad or roasted vegetables, as a dip for quesadillas, or […]

Cranberry Almond Spinach Salad
How to Make Cranberry Almond Spinach Salad Fresh spinach topped with red onion, chewy dried cranberries, and crunchy toasted almonds, all tossed in a sweet and tangy dressing—doesn’t that sound delicious? Plus, this cranberry almond spinach salad comes together in minutes! The dressing gets its sweetness from Splenda® Monk Fruit Sweetener, which contains zero calories […]

Green Smoothie Bowl
How to Make Green Smoothie Bowl If you want to start your day in a nutritious way, then having this green smoothie bowl as a complete breakfast meal is how you do it! Fresh spinach is what gives this smoothie bowl its vibrant green color. The sliced fresh fruit adds both flavor and flair. The […]

Sweet Glazed Spring Vegetables
How to Make Sweet Glazed Spring Vegetables These sweet glazed spring vegetables are everything you want in a side dish on a beautiful spring or summer day. The carrots, radishes, and snap peas are packed with fiber, antioxidants, and minerals needed for a happy, healthy body. The delicious sweet glaze gets its sweetness from Splenda® […]

Peanut Butter Swirl Nice Cream with Chocolate Drizzle
How to Make Peanut Butter Swirl Nice Cream with Chocolate Drizzle I scream, you scream, we all scream for nice cream! Yes, that’s right—“nice cream.” Instead of dairy milk, the base of this peanut butter swirl nice cream is frozen banana chunks, which makes for a lower-calorie, lower-fat frozen dessert. And instead of sugar, it’s […]
Diabetes-Friendly Cooking Tips
Choose Low Glycemic Index Ingredients
Opt for ingredients that have a low glycemic index to help maintain stable blood sugar levels. These include whole grains, legumes, and most non-starchy vegetables.
Measure Carbohydrates Carefully
Use measuring cups and food scales to accurately track carbohydrate content in your recipes, which is essential for proper insulin dosing and blood sugar management.
Incorporate Healthy Fats
Include sources of healthy fats like avocados, nuts, seeds, and olive oil, which can help slow the absorption of glucose and improve insulin sensitivity.