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Meal Prep: Breakfast on the Go
Everybody likes getting more for less! How about getting more meals from less recipes? With some strategic meal planning and prepping, you can create several days’ worth of meals with just a few recipes and one trip to the grocery store. You can even prepare all of the recipes at once and store meals in single serve containers in the fridge for grab-and-go meals all week.
Baked Egg 'n' Tomato Cups
Late summer is the best time to find delicious, ripe tomatoes. Check your local grocery store or farmer's market for heirloom tomatoes - they come in a variety of colors and might not be perfectly round, but they're very tasty and add a whimsical touch to breakfast! Find this recipe and more in our cookbook Guilt-Free Comfort Favorites from the Mr. Food Test Kitchen.
Orange, Asparagus, and Avocado Salad
This Spanish salad is bright and beautiful. The combination of oranges and tomatoes offers a nice, tangy complement to the rich avocado and asparagus flavors. Find this recipe and more in the second edition our best-selling cookbook, The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.
Quinoa, Spinach & Hummus Egg White Wraps
These egg white wraps are a fresh and filling alternative to traditional breakfast wraps, featuring a herby quinoa and spinach mixture with creamy hummus and juicy tomato. Using egg whites as the wrap keeps the meal low in carbs and saturated fat. It’s a balanced option that supports blood glucose (blood sugar) management while offering plenty of flavor and texture. This is a low-fat and Mediterranean recipe.
Pesto Chicken Wrap
These savory wraps are a good way to use leftover baked chicken and get some fresh veggies in too. It’s easy to make in five minutes or less!
Easy Tips to Prepare Healthy Meals at Home
COVID-19 is causing closures, quarantine, and “social distancing” protocols across the nation. For many, this means cooking more meals at home, and possibly limited access to grocery stores. The good news is that homemade meals are often healthier than eating out—you can control exactly how much butter, salt, etc. goes into your meal. Read on for more tips making healthy meals at home.
Panzanella Salad
Panzanella is a traditional Italian salad made with stale bread. Fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, basil, olives, and chicken are added for a refreshing summer meal, with everything you need in one bowl. You could use a rotisserie chicken from the store, or leftover chicken from another recipe. Double Up: For a little heat, make a double batch of buffalo chicken from this recipe for Buffalo Chicken Legs with Blue Cheese Salad and use the leftovers for this panzanella salad.
Cauliflower Hash Browns with Broiled Tomato & Egg
These cauliflower hash brown stacks are a clever, lower-carb alternative to traditional breakfast fare, layered with juicy broiled tomatoes and a silky poached egg. The combination of fiber, protein, and healthy fats makes this meal both filling and blood glucose (blood sugar)-friendly. It’s an excellent choice for those managing diabetes while still craving a hearty, savory breakfast. This recipe is low carb and vegetarian.