Meal ideas – Diabetes Meal Ideas

Turkey Egg Roll Bowl

Prep these in advance for weekday lunches. If you have other fresh vegetables on hand to use up, chop them and add them in with the cabbage. Makes 4 servings Ingredients Make it Approximate nutrition information per serving: 298 calories; 6.5 g fat, 0.6 g saturated fat, 380 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 0g addedContinue reading “Turkey Egg Roll Bowl”

Slow Cooker Fajita Chicken Soup

Makes 6 servings Ingredients Make it Approximate nutrition information per serving: 420 calories; 9 g fat; 584 mg sodium; 38 g carbohydrate; 9 g fiber; 0 g added sugar; 46 g protein

Build your own diabetes friendly Chipotle style bowl

Burrito bowls are delicious, filling and customizable. For people with diabetes, the carbohydrates in a typical burrito bowl, like you might get at Chipotle or Qdoba, can add up past your ideal amount for a meal. Here are a few tips to build a bowl best for your blood sugars at these restaurants or makeContinue reading “Build your own diabetes friendly Chipotle style bowl”

Apple Pumpkin Spice Overnight Protein Oatmeal

A healthy recipe that tastes like dessert. Breakfast ready in minutes. Apple Pumpkin Spice Overnight Protein Oats

Filling Protein Snacks for People with Diabetes

For people with diabetes, a balanced snack that has protein and fiber-rich carbohydrates can help decrease hunger pains between meals and help reduce blood sugar swings. Here are 5 options for healthy snacks for people with diabetes or prediabetes: Get a list of high protein, low carbohydrate foods here to create more snack ideas ofContinue reading “Filling Protein Snacks for People with Diabetes”

Chocolate Chip Red Velvet Mug Cake

When you want cake for dinner, try this protein-rich red velvet mug cake.

Five Healthy, Quick to Cook Meal Ideas from Costco – Dietitian Approved

Quick to cook, low carb shredded chicken with rice cauliflower bowl

Costco is known for bringing in the trendiest “health” foods, but not all items are the best choices for people with diabetes or prediabetes. Here are 5 RD approved ideas:
1. Grilled chicken patties on sprouted grain bread
2. Organic Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breast from Vicky’s Kitchen
3. Green Chili Shredded Chicken & Riced Cauliflower Bowl from Don Lee Farms

Slightly Sweet & Spicy Grilled Chicken

This 2-ingredient (yes, just 2 ingredients!) grilled chicken is not overly spicy but has a great flavor that is slightly sweet and savory with a touch of jalapeno flavor. Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs 1 cup juice from Tony’s Sweet Heat Jalapeno Peppers Make it In a largeContinue reading “Slightly Sweet & Spicy Grilled Chicken”

No Cook Zucchini Pesto Chicken Salad

This light, low-carb meal was created on a very hot Missouri day and therefore requires no oven, stovetop or anything else that requires heat! Ingredients Makes 2 servings 2 zucchini, spiralized or chopped 1 large tomato or 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped 2 tbsp Italian dressing 1 fully cooked deli rotisserie chicken 3 tbsp pesto sauceContinue reading “No Cook Zucchini Pesto Chicken Salad”

Rachel’s Cheese and Veggie Egg Bake

Try this for breakfast meal prep or to feed guests. Leftovers are perfect for breakfast burritos on the go. Just wrap a serving in a whole wheat or low carb tortilla. Double the ingredients and make 2 pans for leftovers. Ingredients 8 large eggs 2/3 cup milk 2/3 cup shredded cheese 1 cup chopped broccoliContinue reading “Rachel’s Cheese and Veggie Egg Bake”