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If you love peanut butter cups, you’ll love these diabetes-friendly peanut butter blondies with cacao nibs! These cakey bars use natural sweeteners to pump up the flavor and nutrients for this dessert. The blondie bars are rich with peanut butter flavor and are great for when you are craving a sweet treat that won’t disrupt your diabetes management plan.

A toasty panini with crispy bread, warm tasty filling, and melty cheese makes a satisfying, diabetes-friendly lunch or light dinner. Cook the paninis in a pan (cast iron works great here) over low heat so that the filling warms all the way through without burning buring the bread. This is a great meal prep recipe: assemble all of the sandwiches ahead of time and wrap individually in foil, then toast the panini just before serving. Pair this sandwich with a simple side salad, like this Spinach, Avocado, and Summer Berry Salad , for a balanced, heart-healthy meal. Double Up: Cook a bouble batch

This colorful and veggie-filled breakfast burrito bowl offers a twist on the classic by using whole grain quinoa instead of white rice as the base. This recipe can be used for breakfast, lunch, or dinner because it is an excellent source of fiber, a good source of protein, and includes non-starchy vegetables.

This watermelon quinoa salad is packed with nutritious veggies and filling quinoa that will keep you full for hours. Try making this during the summer when watermelon is in peak for a burst of flavor.

Spending too much time doing dishes in the evening? You should try this one-skillet sweet orange chicken for your next dinner. Unlike many traditional orange sauces, this zesty orange sauce is sweetened with zero-calorie sweetener, so it contains no added sugars. This dish can work with any vegetable, so feel free to swap the broccoli for bell peppers, zucchini, or whatever you like!

You won’t be bored with this sweet and savory balsamic chicken because it’s packed with all kinds of flavor! The “sweet” in sweet and savory comes from balsamic vinegar and Splenda Brown Sugar Blend, which contains half the calories and sugar of regular brown sugar. This chicken recipe is a sure way to boost your protein intake at lunch or dinner. Pair it with your favorite whole grain and vegetable to complete your meal!

Try this meatless meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

This lighter version of the Chinese take-out classic cooks up just as fast as ordering out. We use red, yellow, and green bell pepper for color, but you could use any variety of bell peppers. Serve by itself or over a side of brown rice or cauliflower rice for a low carb meal.

This classic Italian soup is traditionally made with leafy greens, white beans, and potatoes in a savory broth with a little bit of spice. To make a low carb version, we replaced the white beans and potatoes with fresh cauliflower. Greek yogurt adds creaminess to the broth, and chicken adds extra protein. Add a side of Cauliflower Garlic “Bread” Sticks for a satisfying low carb meal.