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Blood Sugar–Friendly Recipes

Looking for diabetic-friendly recipes or simply want to support steady blood sugar and energy levels? These recipes help both!

Main Dishes That Keep You Full

Dinner made simple and satisfying. These balanced meals feature lean proteins, fiber-rich sides, and smart carbs.

  • slow cooker beef stew in a white bowl with bread on the side
    Slow Cooker Beef Stew
  • salmon piccata with capers and garnished with fresh lemon
    Salmon Piccata (Low Carb)
  • a sliced pizza with cottage cheese crust and a hand grabbing a slice
    Cottage Cheese Crust Pizza
  • Slow Cooker Country Style Pork Ribs with Apple Gravy on a serving platter
    5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs
  • Overhead view of a platter with Oven Hamburger Steaks smothered in mushroom gravy with onions and mushrooms scattered around.
    Sheet Pan Hamburger Steaks (Diabetes Friendly)
  • Veggie shrimp pasta plated in bowls with extra lemon and parmesan on the side
    Easy Veggie Shrimp Pasta (Diabetic-Friendly)
  • Overhead of miso glazed salmon bites over a bed of quinoa and cucumers.
    Miso Salmon Bowls (Air Fryer Recipe)
  • One pan Mediterranean chicken quinoa bake with golden brown chicken thighs, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh herbs in a white ceramic baking dish, with a serving spoon and side salad visible
    One-Pan Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bake (Diabetes Friendly)

Meals that balance blood sugar don’t have to be restrictive! Research from the American Diabetes Association and Harvard School of Public Health shows that pairing protein, fiber, and healthy fats helps support steady energy throughout the day and that's what all these recipes aim to do.

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Diabetic-Friendly Desserts

Enjoy desserts without the sugar crash!

  • closeup of sliced brownies with chocolate chips scattered around
    Fudgy Low Sugar Brownies
  • carrot cake cupcakes arranged in a scene with a green background, topped with white cream cheese frosting
    Carrot Cake Cupcakes (Low Glycemic)
  • overhead view of chocolate bark with sea salt, almonds, pumpkin seeds and dates cut up on a blue surface
    Dark Chocolate Bark with Dates and Nuts
  • sugar free chocolate chip cookies arranged together
    Sugar Free Chocolate Chip Cookies (Blood Sugar Friendly!)
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Balanced Healthy Breakfasts

Start your morning strong with meals that deliver steady energy and satisfaction.

  • Side view of granola, berries and yogurt in a green bowl
    Healthy Homemade Granola
  • bagels with golden brown crust and topped with everything bagel seasoning
    Cottage Cheese Bagels (30 Minute Recipe)
  • fonio porridge in a bowl topped with kiwi, raspberries, blueberries, pumpkin seeds and pomegranate
    Fonio Porridge (Easy Breakfast Recipe)
  • a chia yogurt parfait in a glass jar topped with berries
    Chia Yogurt Parfait (High Protein)
  • assorted egg bites on a plate
    Egg Bites with Cottage Cheese
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Diabetic Friendly Side Dishes

Support your meals with sides that add fiber, color, and crunch.

  • plated roasted squash with whipped ricotta and cilantro and pine nuts on the side
    Roasted Butternut Squash with Whipped Ricotta and Pine Nuts
  • Fonio pilaf in a serving bowl garnished with herbs
    Fonio Pilaf with Toasted Almonds
  • overhead view of a dish full of mashed cauliflower with pools of butter
    Creamy Mashed Cauliflower
  • lentil broccoli salad in a large serving bowl with dressing on the side
    Broccoli Lentil Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

Energizing Salads

These recipes give salads a good name, loaded with nutrients and flavor.

  • Arugula salad with apples, pecans, cranberries and scallions in a large salad bowl with tongs.
    Arugula and Apple Salad with Apple Cider Dressing
  • a large serving bowl filled with caprese chopped salad including mozzarella, basil and tomatoes
    Caprese Chopped Salad with Zesty Lemon Dressing
  • overhead view of a bowl of Caesar salad with tongs and dressing on the side
    Caesar Salad Recipe
  • overhead view of a salad with mushrooms in a large bowl with salad tongs and dressing on the side
    Mushroom Salad with Mustard Basil Vinaigrette

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Hi, I'm Joanie

Food has always been about connection. When blood sugar became part of the conversation, I learned how to keep that same joy on the plate with recipes that nourish and comfort at the same time.

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