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Scalloped Potatoes
Potato dishes are a common holiday item. Serve this creamy potato side at your holiday dinner. No one will even know it’s a “healthy” version of scalloped potatoes!
3 Ways to Revive Your Holiday Leftovers
You plan for the meals. You plan for the guests. Maybe you even plan for the feeling of equal parts relief and exhaustion once the holidays are actually over. But what about all the leftovers?
Your Diabetes-Friendly Holiday Toolkit
Stumped on what to cook for Thanksgiving? We've got you covered! This all-in-one handbook has everything you need to prepare a diabetes-friendly Thanksgiving feast on a budget, including recipes, a grocery list, a game-plan, tips for building a healthier Thanksgiving plate, and ideas for leftovers. Our healthier Thanksgiving has one-third the calories, carbs, and fat of a traditional Thanksgiving meal, and at less than $10 a serving, it's easy on your budget, too.
Orange and Walnut Salad
Serve this light salad as a healthy option at your holiday gathering this year. It’ll provide you with some fresh fruit and veggies – two things that are often missing from the typical holiday spread!
California Date, Pear, & Mozzarella Pizza
This California Date, Pear, and Mozzarella Pizza is a unique and delicious entree with no added sugar. Using a cauliflower pizza crust, this recipe keeps things light while delivering indulgent flavors. Topped with mozzarella, caramelized California Dates, and sweet sliced pears, it’s a perfect blend of savory and sweet, making it ideal for entertaining or a quick weeknight meal. Plus, it’s a vegetarian-friendly entree too.
Spiced Sweet Potato Casserole
Root vegetables are the original holiday comfort foods. Bring joy to your table with our Spiced Sweet Potato Casserole. This traditional favorite uses cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to add a burst of flavor. This recipe featured in:
Braised Pork Chops with Cranberry Walnut Chutney
Here’s a tasty and festive holiday entrée for the winter season! Find this recipe and more in The Diabetes Cookbook . To order dierctly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .
6 Tips for a Happy, Healthy Holiday with Diabetes
The holidays are a wonderful time of year where you get to spend time catching up with family and friends. It’s also a time where there is a lot of focus on food, which can be hard if you have diabetes. With some planning and prep, you can still enjoy holiday traditions and food favorites while still managing your blood glucose (blood sugar). Read on for tips to help you prep for a happy, healthy holiday season.
Holiday Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries
Think you don’t like Brussels sprouts? Keep an open mind and try this recipe. Roasting veggies brings out maximum flavor and the mix of balsamic and cranberries is delicious!
Cocoa-Peppermint Power Pudding, Plant-Based
Fresh mint is the star of the show in this naturally sweetened, vegan cocoa-peppermint power pudding recipe! Perfect for the holiday season or when you want a refreshing dessert, this recipe is diabetes-friendly and high in fiber thanks to the chickpeas. It’s also a great snack option for kids!