🌱 10 Delicious Diabetes-Friendly Recipes You’ll Love 🌱

Eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring! Here are 10 quick, tasty, and blood sugar–friendly recipes you can enjoy any time of the day. Each comes with a practical tip to help you stay on track.

1. 🥞 Veggie Omelet Wrap

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs

• ½ cup spinach

• ¼ cup diced bell peppers

• 1 low-carb whole-wheat wrap

Directions:

1. Whisk eggs in a bowl.

2. Sauté spinach and peppers in a nonstick skillet.

3. Add eggs and cook until firm.

4. Place omelet in the wrap, roll, and serve warm.

2. 🥣 Greek Yogurt Parfait

Ingredients:

• ½ cup plain unsweetened Greek yogurt

• ¼ cup fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries)

• 1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseeds

Directions:

1. Spoon yogurt into a glass.

2. Add a layer of berries.

3. Sprinkle chia seeds on top.

4. Repeat layers and enjoy chilled.

3. 🍏 Apple & Almond Butter Snack

Ingredients:

• 1 small apple, sliced

• 1 tbsp unsweetened almond butter

Directions:

1. Wash and slice the apple.

2. Spread or dip slices into almond butter.

3. Serve immediately for a balanced snack.

4. 🥗 Quinoa & Black Bean Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked quinoa

• ½ cup black beans, rinsed

• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• ¼ cucumber, diced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• Salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

1. In a bowl, combine quinoa, beans, tomatoes, and cucumber.

2. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.

3. Season with salt and pepper, toss well, and serve chilled.

5. 🥬 Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

• 3 large romaine or butter lettuce leaves

• 4 oz sliced turkey breast

• ¼ avocado, sliced

• 2 tomato slices

Directions:

1. Lay lettuce leaves flat.

2. Layer turkey, avocado, and tomato.

3. Roll up and secure with a toothpick.

4. Serve as a light, low-carb lunch.

6. 🥙 Roasted Chickpeas

Ingredients:

• 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained

• 1 tsp olive oil

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp garlic powder

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Pat chickpeas dry, toss with oil and spices.

3. Spread on a baking sheet and roast 20–25 minutes until crispy.

4. Cool slightly before eating.

7. 🐟 Grilled Salmon with Veggies

Ingredients:

• 4 oz salmon fillet

• 1 cup asparagus or zucchini

• 1 tsp olive oil

• Juice of ½ lemon

• Pinch of salt & pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat grill or skillet.

2. Brush salmon and veggies with olive oil.

3. Grill salmon 3–4 minutes per side.

4. Grill veggies until tender.

5. Squeeze lemon juice on top and serve.

8. 🥦 Cauliflower Fried “Rice”

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cauliflower rice

• 1 egg, beaten

• ½ cup peas and carrots (fresh or frozen)

• 2 tsp low-sodium soy sauce

Directions:

1. Heat a skillet and sauté peas and carrots.

2. Add cauliflower rice and cook 5 minutes.

3. Push veggies aside, scramble egg in the pan.

4. Mix together, add soy sauce, and stir well.

9. 🌰 Chia Seed Pudding

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp chia seeds

• ½ cup unsweetened almond milk

• ¼ tsp vanilla extract

• Optional: sprinkle of cinnamon

Directions:

1. Mix chia seeds, almond milk, and vanilla in a jar.

2. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).

3. Stir before serving; top with a few fresh berries if desired.

10. 🍎 Baked Cinnamon Apples

Ingredients:

• 1 medium apple, sliced

• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

• 1 tbsp chopped walnuts

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Place apple slices in a baking dish.

3. Sprinkle with cinnamon and walnuts.

4. Bake for 15 minutes until soft and fragrant.

5. Serve warm as a guilt-free dessert.

Stay strong & healthy 💚,

The Living Healthy Nation Team
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