This huge roundup packs 50 diabetes-friendly recipes from registered dietitians is a must for anyone with diabetes or prediabetes!

50 Diabetes-Friendly Recipes
November is National Diabetes Month, and November 14th is World Diabetes Day. As a dietitian specializing in weight management, diabetes and prediabetes, I’m always looking for new recipes to share with my readers and clients. I reached out to my fabulous RD colleagues and asked them to contribute their favorite recipes to my National Diabetes Month RD Recipe Roundup featuring 50 diabetes-friendly recipes.
RD food bloggers create and publish a treasure trove of fantastic recipes that are healthy, tasty and full of nutritious ingredients. I’ve put together 50 delicious diabetes-friendly recipes including ones for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and dessert. There’s so much creativity here- not just boiled chicken, rice and broccoli. A bunch are gluten-free, some are vegan, and all will allow anyone with prediabetes or diabetes to try something new. Happy cooking!
Breakfast:

Pumpkin Chip Protein Mug Cake
Pumpkin Chip Protein Mug Cake via Nutrition Starring YOU @LaurenPincusRD
Chocolate Raspberry GG Fiber Waffles via Nutrition Starring YOU @LaurenPincusRD
Oatmeal Breakfast Pie via Nutrition Starring YOU @LaurenPincusRD

Strawberry Vanilla Protein French Toast
Strawberry Vanilla Protein French Toast via Nutrition Starring YOU @LaurenPincusRD
Vegan Berry Smoothie via Melissa Traub Nutrition @MelissaTraubRD
BUTTER COOKIE BAKED OATMEAL FOR ONE via Dishing Out Health @vespa_jamie
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER OVERNIGHT OATS via Dishing Out Health @vespa_jamie
Chard, Mushroom & Goat Cheese Frittata via Marisa Moore Nutrition @marisamoore

Butternut Squash Veggie Frittata
Butternut Squash & Fajita Veggie Frittata via The Nutrition Adventure @karmanrd
Blueberry Protein Pancakes via Nutrition Starring YOU @LaurenPincusRD
Protein Packed Skinny Frozen Mocha via Nutrition Starring YOU @LaurenPincusRD

Chocolate Cherry Protein Bread Pudding in a Mug
Chocolate Cherry Protein Bread Pudding in a Mug via Nutrition Starring YOU @LaurenPincusRD
Prebiotic Fiber Breakfast Cookie Bowl via Kara Landau, The Prebiotic Dietitian @Upliftfood
Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowl via Laurel Ann Nutrition @dietfreediabetes
This huge diabetes-friendly recipe roundup from registered dietitians is a must for anyone with #diabetes or #prediabetes! #DiabetesMonth Share on XLunch/Dinner:

Mississippi Caviar- vegan recipe
Mississippi Caviar via Sharon Palmer-The Plant-Powered Dietitian @sharonpalmerrd
Air Fried Falafel Bites via Rebecca Bitzer and Associates @MarylandDietitians
Butternut Squash Side Dish with Pomegranate Vinaigrette via Amy Gorin Nutrition @amydgorin
Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus via Amy Gorin Nutrition @amydgorin
Kale Apple Salad with Feta Cheese and Pistachios in Orange Dressing via Sound Bites Nutrition @Nutrigirl66

Pepita Crusted Tuna Cakes
Pepita Crusted Tuan Cakes via The Gourmet RD @TheGourmetRD
Cheesy Dried Plum Flatbread via Nutrition Starring YOU @LaurenPincusRD

BRUSSELS AND GREENS SALAD WITH ROASTED SWEET POTATOES, PECANS AND CRANBERRIES
Brussels and Greens Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Pecans and Cranberries via Tara Rochford Nutrition @tararochford
ZUCCHINI CAPRESE SALAD via Jen Pullman MA, RDN @NourishedSimply
CHICKEN PARMESAN ZUCCHINI BOATS via Amanda Finks, RDN @wholesomedish

Mexican Tilapia Stuffed Peppers
Mexican Stuffed Tilapia Peppers via The Foodie Dietitian @karalydonRD
Daal With Roasted Butternut Squash via Shahzadi Devje, RD @DesiliciousRD
15-Minute Easy Salad Recipe via Shahzadi Devje, RD @DesiliciousRD
Almond Crusted Salmon via Your Choice Nutrition @BPoulsonRD

Easy Shashuka recipe for one
Shakshuka for One via Laurel Ann Nutrition @dietfreediabetes
Maple + Mustard Chicken with Balsamic Roasted Figs & Grapes via Healthy Bites- Nourish.Breathe.Thrive @katiecavutord
Quinoa Waldorf Apple Salad with Walnuts via Sharon Palmer, RDN @SharonPalmerRD

Mediterranean Salmon Salad
Mediterranean Salmon Salad with Artichokes, White Beans and Lemon Dressing via Nutrition Starring YOU @LaurenPincusRD
3-Bean, Kale & Ancho Chili via Allison Stevens MS, RD, LD @Prepdish
SMOKED FIREHOUSE CHILI via Elizabeth Shaw, MS, RD, CLT @shawsimpleswaps
Pistachio-Stuffed Chicken Breasts via Jessica Levinson @jlevinsonrd
Thai Chicken Salad via Jessica Levinson @jlevinsonrd
Spicy Cauliflower Mushroom Soup via Nutrition Starring YOU @LaurenPincusRD

Spicy Southwest Sardine Bites
Spicy Southwest Sardine Bites via Nutrition Starring YOU @LaurenPincusRD
Cauliflower Toast via Nutrition Starring YOU @LaurenPincusRD
Slow Cooker Picadillo via Laurel Ann Nutrition @dietfreediabetes
Snacks/Dessert:

No Added Sugar Banana Raisin Oatmeal Muffin Cups
No Added Sugar Banana Raisin Oatmeal Muffin Cups via Better Is the New Perfect @Ewardmsrd
Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies via Full Plate Nutrition @TheresaGentileRD
Chocolate Nice Cream via Rebecca Bitzer and Associates @MarylandDietitians
Chocolate Chia Pudding via Toby Smithson- Diabetes EveryDay @tobysmithson

Pumpkin Bread Pudding Cups
Pumpkin Bread Pudding Cups via Nutrition Starring YOU @LaurenPincusRD
Crustless Mini Pumpkin Pies via Nutrition Starring YOU @LaurenPincusRD
Apple Quinoa Bake via Nutrition Starring YOU @LaurenPincusRD

Lemon Tofu Creme – gluten free, sugar free, vegan
Lemon Tofu Creme via Nutrition Starring YOU @LaurenPincusRD
Deconstructed Chocolate Dipped Apple via Nutrition Starring YOU @LaurenPincusRD
Parmesan Zucchini Chips via Nutrition Starring YOU @LaurenPincusRD
Peanut Butter Raspberry Snack Squares via Nutrition Starring YOU @LaurenPincusRD
Stewed Apples via KeyVion Miller Nutrition @kmillerdietitian

Sugar Free Lemon Almond Cake with Strawberry Sauce
Sugar Free Lemon Almond Cake with Strawberry Sauce via Nutrition Starring YOU @LaurenPincusRD
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I hope you’ve enjoyed this yummy recipe roundup! Please share what you would like to make and let me know how it turns out!!
These all sound so delish! What a great roundup and so happy to be included- thank you! Pinning now- I love these resources to share with clients!
Such a great way to bring to light that having Diabetes doesn’t have to mean deprivation. We could all benefit from eating this way!
Thanks, Katie!!
What a great round-up! All these dishes look so good. Agree with Katie – diabetic or not, no deprivation here.
So many great options! I think I want to try the Quinoa Waldorf Apple Salad first!
such a great roundup!
Thanks, Sarah!!