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

Dark Chocolate Almond Nice Cream
How to Make Dark Chocolate Almond Nice Cream Who doesn’t love a delicious scoop of ice cream—or should we say, “nice cream”? Instead of dairy milk, the base of this decadent dessert is frozen bananas. Almond butter is included to pump up the creaminess and protein. Top with sliced almonds for extra protein and a […]

Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs
How to Make Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs These grilled Hawaiian chicken kabobs are a must-have at your next cookout with family and friends. With all those colors, they are sure to brighten up the picnic table. They’re not only eye-catching—they’re great for boosting your protein, fruit, and vegetable intake for the day! The key ingredient […]

Banana Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins
How to Make Banana Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins These flourless banana chocolate chip mini muffins may be small in size, but they are big in nutrition! They contain potassium-rich bananas, protein-rich Greek yogurt, and high-fiber oats. Their sweetness comes from 100% natural Splenda® Stevia Sweetener! These mini muffins can be enjoyed as part of your […]

Fruit & Nut Granola Bars
How to Make Fruit & Nut Granola Bars The ingredients in pre-packaged granola bars can often be a mystery, but not with these homemade fruit and nut granola bars! With ingredients like whole oats, dates, dried cherries, sunflower seeds, and almonds, these bars are a great source of fiber and healthy fats. And they contain […]

Nuts for Pine Nuts Pizza
How to Make Nuts for Pine Nuts Pizza Get creative during your DIY pizza night with this “nuts for pine nuts” pizza! Between a crispy cauliflower crust, a zesty hummus base, and a medley of veggies and roasted pine nuts, you’ll have a pizza that’s slightly sweet, perfectly savory, and worth going NUTS for! 10 […]

Vegan Zuppa Toscana
How to Make Vegan Zuppa Toscana 6servings About 2 Cups Soup Per Serving Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: Remove soup from heat, add cashew cream to the pot and stir to combine. While the soup is cooking, cover the cashews with 1 cup of boiling water. Let sit for 15 minutes. Puree the cashews and […]

Sweet Potato Kale Hash
How to Make Sweet Potato Kale Hash 15 min prep time 15 min cook time 4servings 1 Cup Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sweet potatoes, onion, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and pepper to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are fork […]

Avocado Egg Pizza
How to Make Avocado Egg Pizza Make mornings more EGG-citing with this easy five-ingredient breakfast pizza! It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, plant-powered, and ready in minutes, with a taste that will leave everyone at the table saying, “That’s EGG-cellent!” 10 min prep time 20 min cook time 4servings 1 Slice (1/4 Pizza) Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: […]

Braised Collards, Potato & White Beans
How to Make Braised Collards, Potato & White Beans 10 prep time 20 cook time 4servings 1 1/2 cups potatoes and greens per serving Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: To prep the collards: Run each leaf under cold running water to clean. Slice the rib from the center of each leaf and chop the leaves […]
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.