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Pumpkin-Banana Muffins
Start your morning with a sweet, diabetes friendly treat with these pumpkin-banana muffins. Lower in carbs than store-bought muffins, pair this with a cup of coffee for the perfect start to your day. Add a Microwave Egg and Veggie Jar or Spinach and Egg Bites to help round out your breakfast with some veggies and protein!
Baked Pork Hawaiian
This sweet and savory diabetes-friendly dish will pair well with just about any nonstarchy vegetable. Try it out with our roasted green beans recipe.
Gingered Pumpkin Bisque
This sweet and savory soup combines pumpkin, pear, and fresh ginger into a creamy soup that will warm you up on a chilly fall day. You can toss everything in a slow-cooker and let it cook all day, so dinner is ready when you come home from work. Pair this dish with an Arugula, Pear, Walnut, & Pecorino Salad for a fall-themed soup-and-salad combo or Tarragon Herbed Chicken and Mushrooms for something heartier. Find this recipe and more in our cookbook, The Diabetes Fast-Fix Slow Cooker Cookbook
Vegetarian Baked Beans
You can make these baked beans with pinto beans if you prefer them over navy beans.
Turkey Sloppy Joes
This family staple is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner! Using ground turkey instead of beef makes for a lighter version of this comfort classic. Find this recipe and more in The New Soul Food Cookbook for People with Diabetes. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.
Mini-Peach Crisps
We know that fish is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are heart healthy fats. But, this recipe is jammed pack with omega-3 fatty acids from the walnuts and ground flaxseed – these foods are ways to incorporate more omega-3 fatty acids into your diet.
Sheet Pan Dinner: Easy Meals with Minimal Cleanup
Managing diabetes often means paying extra attention to meal planning and preparation, ensuring meals are balanced with a focus on lean protein and non-starchy vegetables. One of the easiest and most convenient ways to achieve this is through sheet pan dinners. Like the name suggests, the entire meal is cooked on one sheet pan! These meals require minimal effort, involve little cleanup, and can be tailored to fit a diabetes-friendly diet. Here’s how you can simplify your dinners and maintain a healthy lifestyle with the magic of sheet pan cooking. The Benefits of Sheet Pan Dinners Convenience
Moove Over Cow's Milk
On a trip to your grocery store’s dairy section, you’ll find plenty of plant-based “milks” on shelves alongside traditional cow’s milk—from soy, almond, and cashew to hemp, rice, pea, and oat milks. You may be wondering, are there nutritional benefits to these plant-based milks, especially if you are a person with diabetes?
Fillet with Shallot, Zucchini & Tomato
This dish is filled with color and extra nutrients from the added veggies.
Thai Beef And Mango Salad
This is a sweet and tangy meal to liven up your evening! If your kids don’t eat salad, serve them the steak, mango, and carrots separately. Serve with whole-wheat dinner rolls.