Recipes for Diabetes: Healthy Diabetic Recipes

The diabetic recipes in our collection will help you whip up tasty, healthy meals. You can find easy diabetic recipes and 30-minute diabetic recipes, too!

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    Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing

    This Thai salad is very fresh and flavorful. The peanut garnish adds a satisfying crunch. —James Schend,


    Kale Caesar Salad

    This kale Caesar salad recipe—hearty, fresh, creamy and bright—is filled with crunchy salad greens, freshly shaved Parmesan, croutons and a...


    Cauliflower Gnocchi

    I came up with this cauliflower gnocchi recipe after trying Trader Joe's cauliflower gnocchi. This dish reminds me...

    Portuguese Shrimp

    8 reviews

    I received this recipe nearly 40 years ago from a co-worker who was raised in Portugal. She made this Portuguese...


    19 Diabetic-Friendly Pork Recipes

    Pork can be a healthy, lean protein for people with diabetes. It's all about choosing the right cut and pairing...


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    40 Diabetic-Friendly Slow Cooker Soups

    People with diabetes can take advantage of easy slow cooker soups, too. These healthy soups are perfect for a cozy...


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    34 Healthy Diabetic-Friendly Appetizer Recipes

    Eating diabetic-friendly appetizers doesn't have to mean missing out on all the fun. These dietitian-approved apps feature healthy carbohydrates, fiber-rich...


    Aunt Karen’s Shrimp Salad

    1 review

    When unexpected company calls during the holidays, this shrimp salad is the perfect fit. It's quick to put together, too,...

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    Your Diabetic-Friendly Meal Plan for October

    Fall is in full swing, and this diabetic-friendly meal plan captures October's best flavors. Enjoy stews, soups, hearty bakes and...


    Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Chocolate Mole Soup

    2 reviews

    This recipe is perfect for those days when you’re craving something just a little bit different. It’s spicy, flavorful and...


    29 Diabetic-Friendly Labor Day Recipes

    Beat the heat and bring on the flavor this Labor Day with these diabetic-friendly recipes!


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    21 Mexican Recipes for People with Diabetes

    Hungry for tacos? How about enchiladas? Mexican food can be a great addition to a diabetes-friendly meal plan!


    29 Asian-Inspired Recipes for People with Diabetes

    Hungry for takeout? These diabetic-friendly Asian recipes will satisfy any craving. We have dietitian-approved recipes inspired by cuisine from...


    The Best Foods to Grill for People with Diabetes

    Everyone in the family will love these diabetic-friendly foods hot off the grill.


    Watermelon Pizza

    Start with grilled melon slices and layer on tangy, salty and sweet toppings for a summer-fresh appetizer. —Ellen Riley, Murfreesboro,...


    The Best Summer Salads for People with Diabetes

    Whether you're headed to a small backyard barbecue or staying in this weekend, round out your meal with side salads...


    Syrian Green Beans with Fresh Herbs

    This how my mom always made green beans. She got the recipe from a neighbor when we lived in Turkey....

    Cauliflower Stuffing

    This cauliflower stuffing is the vegan substitute you've been looking for. It's perfect for the holidays. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin


    Spicy Chicken Pumpkin Pizza

    3 reviews

    Think pizza and pumpkin can’t go together? This chicken pumpkin pizza will change your mind. The sweetness of the pumpkin...


    Pumpkin and Chicken Sausage Hash

    3 reviews

    This can be served as a side or as the main dish for breakfast, lunch or dinner. I like to...


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    Your Diabetic-Friendly Meal Plan for July

    Jazz up your July menu with these diabetic-friendly recipes! Sit back and soak up the sun, we've got dinner covered...


    Slow-Cooker Thai Peanut Noodles

    1 review

    I like to serve these Thai peanut noodles with green onion or cilantro for pops of color and fresh flavor....


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    15 Easy Diabetic-Friendly Birthday Cakes

    Everyone deserves a sweet treat on their birthday. Celebrate your big day with these easy diabetic birthday cake ideas. We...

    25 Diabetic-Friendly Summer Desserts

    Light, refreshing and diabetic-friendly, these delightful dessert recipes are the perfect final touch to a fresh summer meal.


    Green Beans with Pomegranate Seeds

    These green beans with pomegranate seeds are one of the simplest dishes to make. I made them for Rosh Hashanah...


    Butternut Squash Burrito Bowl

    2 reviews

    This butternut squash burrito bowl is an easy-to-prep dinner that combines fresh ingredients with wholesome convenience foods. It comes together...


    Mediterranean Sole

    1 review

    This Mediterranean sole recipe may be simple, but it's also elegant and incredibly flavorful. Steaming in parchment is an easy...


    Potato Leek Soup

    2 reviews

    Even though our potato leek soup is a lighter version of the French classic, the recipe packs tons of flavor.


    Chicken Tomatillo Soup

    3 reviews

    I had tomatillos to use and wanted to make something more exquisite than salsa verde. I combined two favorite recipes,...