16 Breakfast Ideas for People with Type 2 Diabetes

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

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Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

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.

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Whole Grain Banana Pancakes

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.

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Hawaiian Hash

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Flaxseed Oatmeal Pancakes

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

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

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

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.