Yogurt Pancakes
Get your day off to a great start with these yummy yogurt pancakes. Short on time? Make a batch on the weekend! —Cheryll Baber, Homedale, Idaho
Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Nutrition Facts0.750 cup: 217 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 59mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 reduced-fat milk.
This plant-based, low-sugar breakfast provides protein from the whole grain goodness of quinoa. Plus, it’s a good source of fiber with 3 grams per serving and very little saturated fat, making it a good choice for a heart-healthy and diabetes-friendly meal.
Whole Grain Banana Pancakes
Nutrition Facts2 pancakes: 186 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 392mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.
Start your day with ultimate comfort food—pancakes! With a hint of natural sweetness from mashed bananas, this simple stack contains a good amount of protein and fiber to stabilize your blood sugar and keep you full longer. Find more helpful diabetic breakfast tips.
Hawaiian Hash
Nutrition Facts3/4 cup: 158 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 440mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
This colorful dish made with sweet potatoes, red bell peppers, pineapple and ginger root offers an array of antioxidants and fiber. It’s a filling breakfast that will keep your energy levels steady all morning long.
Classic Avocado Toast
Nutrition Facts1 slice: 160 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 361mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch.
This simple breakfast can help you start the day with creamy avocado on crispy toast, which offers heart-healthy fats and fiber to keep your blood sugar stable and appetite satisfied. For even more health benefits, make this breakfast with a sprouted grain bread, like Ezekiel bread.
Buttermilk Pumpkin Waffles
Nutrition Facts2 waffles (calculated without butter and syrup): 194 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 325mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.
It feels like a special morning when waffles are on the menu! Treat yourself to this low-sugar recipe made with fiber-filled pumpkin and a heap of festive fall spices like ginger, cinnamon and cloves.
Southwest Breakfast Wraps
Nutrition Facts1 wrap: 254 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 446mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
Loaded with fiber and high-quality protein to keep your blood sugar stable, these whole grain wraps are jam-packed with colorful veggies and fluffy egg whites, plus a hint of spicy jalapenos.
Lance’s Own French Toast
Nutrition Facts2 slices: 218 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 144mg cholesterol, 331mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat.
Made with whole wheat bread, this French toast provides 4 grams of fiber and 13 grams of protein to keep your blood sugar stable throughout the morning. Plus, this protein-packed breakfast will not break your carb budget for the day.
Whole Wheat Pecan Waffles
Nutrition Facts2 (4-in.) waffles: 241 calories, 14g fat (1g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 338mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 fat, 1-1/2 starch.
These fiber-filled whole grain waffles are tasty any time of day. It’s time to grab your waffle iron and try this simple recipe for a dose of heart-healthy fats, high quality carbs and satisfying protein.
Portobello Mushrooms Florentine
Nutrition Facts1 stuffed mushroom: 126 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 472mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
This low-carb breakfast offers plenty of protein with fluffy eggs, as well as iron and calcium from leafy green spinach. It’s a powerhouse of potassium, too, with the portobello mushroom taking center stage on the plate.
Apple Walnut Pancakes
Nutrition Facts2 pancakes (calculated without syrup): 208 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 396mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.
Combining apples and walnuts with whole grain pancakes is a recipe for healthy blood sugar control. Try this simple stack for a good amount of fiber, protein and healthy omega-3 fats.
Mixed Fruit with Lemon-Basil Dressing
Nutrition Facts3/4 cup: 145 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 76mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 fat, 1 fruit.
This fruit-palooza is a great accompaniment to a fluffy omelet. Chock full of colorful berries, melons and kiwi, this low-calorie dish also offers an antioxidant, hydrating morning boost.
Flaxseed Oatmeal Pancakes
Nutrition Facts2 pancakes: 273 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 357mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 5g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat.
You can’t go wrong with whole grains, oats and flaxseeds in your pancakes for a heart-healthy start to your day. Plus, each short stack offer some protein to make for a diabetes-friendly carb fix.
Confetti Scrambled Egg Pockets
Nutrition Facts1 pita half: 224 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 255mg cholesterol, 402mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fat.
These low-sugar pita pockets make for a simple and tasty breakfast. Jam-packed with veggies and whole grain goodness, they contain a good amount of fiber. Plus, eggs are a diabetes-friendly food, with high-quality protein and virtually no carbs.
Chicken Brunch Bake
Nutrition Facts1 serving: 233 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 458mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch.
This high-protein, low-sugar casserole makes for a great diabetes-friendly start to the day. Packed with protein from lean chicken breast and eggs, this dish will keep your blood sugar stable for hours.
Whole Wheat Pancakes
Nutrition Facts2 pancakes: 157 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 335mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
Creating a simple breakfast with a healthy kick that will not skyrocket your blood sugar is easy with this recipe. Plus, the wheat germ in the pancakes contributes a fatty acid that has shown to be beneficial on insulin resistance.