Don't let diabetes slow you down! You won't feel like you're missing out with these diabetic breakfast ideas that give you all the good stuff—including pancakes, hearty oatmeals and classic egg recipes.
16 Diabetes-Friendly Breakfast Ideas
Frittata
Classic Avocado Toast
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.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is an excellent way to start your day. There are so many ways to customize oatmeal recipes by adding fruit, nuts or seasonings. For a fun twist, try making savory oatmeal.
Hash Brown Egg Cups
Mean Green Smoothie Bowls
Protein Waffles
It feels like a special morning when waffles are on the menu! Treat yourself to this high-protein recipe made with fiber-filled oats and Greek yogurt, plus warming spices like cinnamon.
Matcha Chia Pudding
Whole Wheat Pancakes
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.
Sweet Potato Hash
This colorful dish made with sweet potatoes, red bell peppers and chile peppers offers an array of antioxidants and fiber. It’s a filling breakfast that will keep your energy levels steady all morning long.
Keto English Muffin
Portobello Mushrooms Florentine
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.
Company Fruit Salad
This fruit-palooza is a great accompaniment to a fluffy omelet. Chock full of colorful grapes, apples and mandarin oranges, this low-calorie dish also offers an antioxidant, hydrating morning boost.
Sausage Patties
Confetti Scrambled Egg Pockets
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.
Garden Veggie Egg Bake
This high-protein, low-sugar casserole makes for a great diabetes-friendly start to the day. Packed with lean protein from eggs and plenty of fiber-rich veggies, this dish will keep your blood sugar stable for hours.