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This granola can make a satisfying snack on it’s own or your can use it to top yogurt or oatmeal. This recipe uses agave nectar, a popular alternative to sugar or honey. However, you should still count the carbs in agave like any other carbohydrate and keep portions small.

You might be wary of trying a cookie made with quinoa, but these high-fiber cookies are delicious and easy! The texture is a little denser than a traditional cookie, but you can eat these cookies without the guilt!

Freeze these bars in individual snack size bags and grab one on your way to the gym to have as a snack after a good workout! Be sure to use canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling which has extra sugar added to it.

This version of what is a traditionally high-carb porridge is easy to make whole grain and healthy.

These make a great grab-and-go breakfast for the road. You can also make this recipe into a loaf of zucchini bread if you want. Just increase the cooking time to 50-60 minutes.

A nice way to add whole grains into protein dishes—such as meatloaf, hamburgers, and meatballs—is to use quick-cooking oats instead of regular bread crumbs. The fiber in the oats has been shown to help lower cholesterol. Complete your Plate: For a classic "meat-and-potatoes" meal, pair with Mashed Red Potatoes . Add a Green Salad with Orange and Avocado for a balanced meal. Find this recipe and more in The Create-Your-Plate Diabetes Cookbook , by Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND

This delicious and mouth-watering dessert is full of antioxidant rich berries, vitamin C and fiber from the oatmeal.

These super simple meatballs get a boost of flavor from jarred marinara sauce and pesto. You can serve them on a bed of zucchini noodles ("zoodles") or whole wheat spaghetti. Or, go noodle-free and enjoy them with a leafy green salad on the side. Find this recipe and more in The Clean & Simple Diabetes Cookbook by Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN

These barbeque meatballs can be ready in just 30 minutes. Serve them up with a green salad and a side of corn or roasted sweet potatoes.

Get all the benefits of a healthy trail mix in the form of a cookie with these cherry chocolate chip trail mix cookies! They not only serve as a dessert; they can be a hearty, nutritious snack for post-workout, camping, or traveling. These cookies contain three types of fruit to boost your potassium and vitamin C intake, and they are sweetened with 100% natural Splenda ® Monk Fruit Sweetener, so they contain no added sugars!