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Having diabetes doesn’t mean you have to cut out starchy foods completely. You can still enjoy them in the right portion sizes! This recipe for mashed potatoes skips the butter and cream and uses healthier ingredients to make a dish that is still tasty and full of flavor.

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.

Hearty lentils meet the vibrant flavors of leafy greens and the sweet crunch of apples in this lunch recipe. This nutrient-rich dish not only satisfies your palate with its diverse textures, it’s also a great option for a diabetes-friendly eating plan.

Need something fancyish? This crostini recipe will become your go-to hors d’oeuvre pick. It does double duty as a stress-free afterwork or after-school snack, too. To make it, you don’t actually need an entire footlong baguette here; the recipe works surprisingly well with slices from a standard hoagie or submarine roll—as long as it’s not already split. Find this recipe and more in The Clean & Simple Diabetes Cookbook by Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN

A thirst-quenching recipe perfect for game day! Try this no-sugar Strawberry Kiwi Spritzer that can be made as a delicious mocktail and cuts out all the added sugar! Keep your friends and family hydrated over the weekend and enjoy this refreshing beverage that is diabetes-friendly, has zero added sugar, and is low in calories!

This fruity treat is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth! Cooking the raspberries and strawberry jam caramelizes the natural sugars to create a rich, sweet flavor. Plain yogurt adds tartness and creaminess. Light, flaky phyllo shells turn this simple recipe into a decadent treat for one, or to share! Find this recipe and more in our cookbook Designed for One!

A cookout just isn’t the same without mom’s pasta salad, and NFL linebacker Dont’a Hightower would agree! The cold pasta salad recipe from Dont’a Hightower’s mother stands out because she uses whole wheat spaghetti noodles. ADA nutrition team member Shamera Robinson, RD, applauds this approach. "Adding whole grains into your recipes is a simple way to bump up your fiber intake. To give it a boost, we increased the fiber even more by doubling the chopped veggies." “[I] definitely need whole grains to keep myself fueled, especially during workouts and the season. I enjoy mixing quinoa and brown

Simple and delicious can go hand-in-hand! You can always tailor this recipe to your liking by substituting a pear for the apple, your favorite nut butter for the peanut butter, and raisins or dried cherries for the cranberries. The most important thing is to stick to the portions listed below.

Sides shouldn’t be thought of as afterthoughts. They deserve as much culinary love and attention as entrées. If you’re looking for a side dish that’ll impress, this roasted eggplant recipe is it. The finishing touches of fresh herbs, feta, and lemon zest make this side more like the star of the plate.