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01of 16Cinnamon-Roll Overnight OatsThis healthy no-cook breakfast includes cinnamon, one of the best spices to eat for steadier blood sugar levels. Plus, it makes five jars so you can meal-prep grab-and-go breakfasts for your entire workweek. Use protein-rich dairy milk or soy milk in this recipe for some added staying power.View Recipe02of 16Zucchini Banana BreadShredded zucchini and mashed banana complement each other and ensure that this wholesome loaf stays nice and moist. The banana adds sweetness to this quick-bread mashup for just the right flavor without too much added sugar.View Recipe03of 16Berry-Orange Chia PuddingJASON DONNELLYBefore you head off to bed, throw together this berry-orange chia pudding for a tasty and filling shake-up to your morning routine. Chia seeds and berries are both good sources of fiber, which helpsstabilize your blood sugar levels and support a healthy gut.. Orange juice adds subtle sweetness and tang, while coconut milk gives it a creamy texture.View Recipe04of 16Make-Ahead Freezer Breakfast Burritos with Eggs, Cheese & SpinachAli RedmondThese burritos can last for months in the freezer and reheat within minutes in the microwave, so keep a stash on hand for when you need a quick, healthy breakfast. Every wrap is stacked with protein-rich ingredients to help you feel satisfied, including eggs, spinach and cheese. If desired, use reduced-fat pepper Jack cheese to further reduce the saturated fat content.View Recipe05of 16Blueberry Baked OatmealJason DonnellyBaked oatmeal can be a great make-ahead breakfast. One batch makes several servings and lasts for a few days in the fridge, so you can just reheat a piece in the morning! This version is packed with plenty of naturally sweet and juicy blueberries so it’s lower in added sugar than other recipes.View Recipe06of 16Zucchini Mini MuffinsBreakfast is especially important for those with diabetes, and is important for keeping steady blood sugar throughout the day. But if you’re not typically hungry for a full meal, these mini muffins are a nice, freezer-friendly option to make ahead for busy days. Shredded zucchini provides moisture and texture to these two-bite muffins, while whole-wheat flour adds some blood sugar-stabilizingcomplex carbsto the mix. Chocolate chips then add just the right amount of sweetness.View Recipe07of 16Tiramisu-Inspired Overnight OatsPhotographer: Sara Baurley, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Josh HoggleTiramisu for breakfast? Almost! We took the ingredients of that classic dessert and used them to flavor this overnight oats recipe—complete with a dusting of cocoa powder on top to complete its iconic look. Oats are a great source of slow-digesting carbs and fiber, which are important for steadier blood sugar levels. Not to mention, we top each serving with tangy yogurt for some filling added protein, but you could use ricotta instead.View Recipe08of 16Copycat Starbucks Spinach & Mushroom Egg BitesJamie VespaSkip the pricey Starbucks breakfast in favor of these oven-baked egg bites. They’re packed with antioxidant-rich spinach and mushrooms, plus growing evidence shows that eggs are also one of the best,nutrient-dense protein sourcesyou can eat when living with diabetes. Enjoy these meal-prep-friendly bites as is, or serve with salsa, hot sauce or sliced avocado.View Recipe09of 16Granola & Yogurt Breakfast PopsiclesFor those steamy mornings where it feels too hot to eat, these fun frozen yogurt pops are a great on-the-go breakfast—perfect for kids and adults alike. Studded with fresh berries, these popsicles are packed with helpfulvitamins, minerals, dietary fiber and plant compoundsto support a diabetes-appropriate eating pattern.View Recipe10of 16Cocoa-Chia Pudding with RaspberriesIf you’re looking for a change from overnight oats but want that same sort of make-ahead convenience, give chia pudding a try. This version features a rich chocolatey pudding and juicy raspberries, which is one of thebest foods to help lower blood sugar.View Recipe11of 16Breakfast Carrot-Cake Oatmeal CakesSara HaasCarrot cake fans will love these healthy oatmeal cakes. Packed with shredded carrot, raisins and walnuts, this recipe uses unsweetened applesauce for sweetness to lower the added sugars. They’re a grab-and-go breakfast or fiber-rich snack.View Recipe12of 16Breakfast Banana, Chocolate & Peanut Butter Oatmeal CakesSara HaasBananas, chocolate and peanut butter are a winning combination in these oatmeal cakes. Peanut butter adds a boost of protein while oats provide fiber—two nutrients that can help you digest food more slowly and maintain steady blood sugar levels.View Recipe13of 16Almond-Flour Zucchini BreadAlmond flour gives this tender gluten-free zucchini bread a boost of protein, while lowering the total carb count. Squeezing excess moisture from the zucchini prevents the bread from becoming too soggy. If you want to make it extra special, add some dark chocolate chips to the mix.View Recipe14of 16Apple Cinnamon Chia PuddingThis super-easy chia pudding recipe is packed with diabetes-friendly ingredients. Chia seeds and skin-on apples provide dietary fiber to support slower digestion. Cinnamon has been shown to help with fasting blood glucose levels. And pecans offer a delicious crunch in addition to aboost of unsaturated fatsthat can help support heart health.View Recipe15of 16Breakfast Strawberry & Cream Cheese Oatmeal CakesSara HaasStrawberries add the perfect touch of natural sweetness to these breakfast oatmeal cakes. Plus, fiber-rich oats make this lower-calorie breakfast digest more slowly, which can help keep blood sugar stable. OneEatingWellreader called it a “nice treat” in their review, where they said, “I tested my [blood] sugar after having one and it was under 90.”View Recipe16of 16Scandinavian MuesliServe this Scandinavian cereal with low-fat yogurt or milk for a winning combo of whole grains, protein and calcium-rich dairy. You can substitute any combination of chopped dried or fresh fruit for the raisins—apricots, apples, figs, cherries or cranberries would all be delicious. Try other nuts with fewer carbs like pecans, macadamias and walnuts instead of the almonds if you like. Ground flaxseeds stirred in at the end provide a boost of heart-healthyomega-3 fatty acids.View Recipe
01of 16Cinnamon-Roll Overnight OatsThis healthy no-cook breakfast includes cinnamon, one of the best spices to eat for steadier blood sugar levels. Plus, it makes five jars so you can meal-prep grab-and-go breakfasts for your entire workweek. Use protein-rich dairy milk or soy milk in this recipe for some added staying power.View Recipe
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Cinnamon-Roll Overnight Oats
This healthy no-cook breakfast includes cinnamon, one of the best spices to eat for steadier blood sugar levels. Plus, it makes five jars so you can meal-prep grab-and-go breakfasts for your entire workweek. Use protein-rich dairy milk or soy milk in this recipe for some added staying power.
View Recipe
02of 16Zucchini Banana BreadShredded zucchini and mashed banana complement each other and ensure that this wholesome loaf stays nice and moist. The banana adds sweetness to this quick-bread mashup for just the right flavor without too much added sugar.View Recipe
02of 16
Zucchini Banana Bread
Shredded zucchini and mashed banana complement each other and ensure that this wholesome loaf stays nice and moist. The banana adds sweetness to this quick-bread mashup for just the right flavor without too much added sugar.
03of 16Berry-Orange Chia PuddingJASON DONNELLYBefore you head off to bed, throw together this berry-orange chia pudding for a tasty and filling shake-up to your morning routine. Chia seeds and berries are both good sources of fiber, which helpsstabilize your blood sugar levels and support a healthy gut.. Orange juice adds subtle sweetness and tang, while coconut milk gives it a creamy texture.View Recipe
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Berry-Orange Chia Pudding
JASON DONNELLY
Before you head off to bed, throw together this berry-orange chia pudding for a tasty and filling shake-up to your morning routine. Chia seeds and berries are both good sources of fiber, which helpsstabilize your blood sugar levels and support a healthy gut.. Orange juice adds subtle sweetness and tang, while coconut milk gives it a creamy texture.
04of 16Make-Ahead Freezer Breakfast Burritos with Eggs, Cheese & SpinachAli RedmondThese burritos can last for months in the freezer and reheat within minutes in the microwave, so keep a stash on hand for when you need a quick, healthy breakfast. Every wrap is stacked with protein-rich ingredients to help you feel satisfied, including eggs, spinach and cheese. If desired, use reduced-fat pepper Jack cheese to further reduce the saturated fat content.View Recipe
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Make-Ahead Freezer Breakfast Burritos with Eggs, Cheese & Spinach
Ali Redmond
These burritos can last for months in the freezer and reheat within minutes in the microwave, so keep a stash on hand for when you need a quick, healthy breakfast. Every wrap is stacked with protein-rich ingredients to help you feel satisfied, including eggs, spinach and cheese. If desired, use reduced-fat pepper Jack cheese to further reduce the saturated fat content.
05of 16Blueberry Baked OatmealJason DonnellyBaked oatmeal can be a great make-ahead breakfast. One batch makes several servings and lasts for a few days in the fridge, so you can just reheat a piece in the morning! This version is packed with plenty of naturally sweet and juicy blueberries so it’s lower in added sugar than other recipes.View Recipe
05of 16
Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
Jason Donnelly
Baked oatmeal can be a great make-ahead breakfast. One batch makes several servings and lasts for a few days in the fridge, so you can just reheat a piece in the morning! This version is packed with plenty of naturally sweet and juicy blueberries so it’s lower in added sugar than other recipes.
06of 16Zucchini Mini MuffinsBreakfast is especially important for those with diabetes, and is important for keeping steady blood sugar throughout the day. But if you’re not typically hungry for a full meal, these mini muffins are a nice, freezer-friendly option to make ahead for busy days. Shredded zucchini provides moisture and texture to these two-bite muffins, while whole-wheat flour adds some blood sugar-stabilizingcomplex carbsto the mix. Chocolate chips then add just the right amount of sweetness.View Recipe
06of 16
Zucchini Mini Muffins
Breakfast is especially important for those with diabetes, and is important for keeping steady blood sugar throughout the day. But if you’re not typically hungry for a full meal, these mini muffins are a nice, freezer-friendly option to make ahead for busy days. Shredded zucchini provides moisture and texture to these two-bite muffins, while whole-wheat flour adds some blood sugar-stabilizingcomplex carbsto the mix. Chocolate chips then add just the right amount of sweetness.
07of 16Tiramisu-Inspired Overnight OatsPhotographer: Sara Baurley, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Josh HoggleTiramisu for breakfast? Almost! We took the ingredients of that classic dessert and used them to flavor this overnight oats recipe—complete with a dusting of cocoa powder on top to complete its iconic look. Oats are a great source of slow-digesting carbs and fiber, which are important for steadier blood sugar levels. Not to mention, we top each serving with tangy yogurt for some filling added protein, but you could use ricotta instead.View Recipe
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Tiramisu-Inspired Overnight Oats
Photographer: Sara Baurley, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
Tiramisu for breakfast? Almost! We took the ingredients of that classic dessert and used them to flavor this overnight oats recipe—complete with a dusting of cocoa powder on top to complete its iconic look. Oats are a great source of slow-digesting carbs and fiber, which are important for steadier blood sugar levels. Not to mention, we top each serving with tangy yogurt for some filling added protein, but you could use ricotta instead.
08of 16Copycat Starbucks Spinach & Mushroom Egg BitesJamie VespaSkip the pricey Starbucks breakfast in favor of these oven-baked egg bites. They’re packed with antioxidant-rich spinach and mushrooms, plus growing evidence shows that eggs are also one of the best,nutrient-dense protein sourcesyou can eat when living with diabetes. Enjoy these meal-prep-friendly bites as is, or serve with salsa, hot sauce or sliced avocado.View Recipe
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Copycat Starbucks Spinach & Mushroom Egg Bites
Jamie Vespa
Skip the pricey Starbucks breakfast in favor of these oven-baked egg bites. They’re packed with antioxidant-rich spinach and mushrooms, plus growing evidence shows that eggs are also one of the best,nutrient-dense protein sourcesyou can eat when living with diabetes. Enjoy these meal-prep-friendly bites as is, or serve with salsa, hot sauce or sliced avocado.
09of 16Granola & Yogurt Breakfast PopsiclesFor those steamy mornings where it feels too hot to eat, these fun frozen yogurt pops are a great on-the-go breakfast—perfect for kids and adults alike. Studded with fresh berries, these popsicles are packed with helpfulvitamins, minerals, dietary fiber and plant compoundsto support a diabetes-appropriate eating pattern.View Recipe
09of 16
Granola & Yogurt Breakfast Popsicles
For those steamy mornings where it feels too hot to eat, these fun frozen yogurt pops are a great on-the-go breakfast—perfect for kids and adults alike. Studded with fresh berries, these popsicles are packed with helpfulvitamins, minerals, dietary fiber and plant compoundsto support a diabetes-appropriate eating pattern.
10of 16Cocoa-Chia Pudding with RaspberriesIf you’re looking for a change from overnight oats but want that same sort of make-ahead convenience, give chia pudding a try. This version features a rich chocolatey pudding and juicy raspberries, which is one of thebest foods to help lower blood sugar.View Recipe
10of 16
Cocoa-Chia Pudding with Raspberries
If you’re looking for a change from overnight oats but want that same sort of make-ahead convenience, give chia pudding a try. This version features a rich chocolatey pudding and juicy raspberries, which is one of thebest foods to help lower blood sugar.
11of 16Breakfast Carrot-Cake Oatmeal CakesSara HaasCarrot cake fans will love these healthy oatmeal cakes. Packed with shredded carrot, raisins and walnuts, this recipe uses unsweetened applesauce for sweetness to lower the added sugars. They’re a grab-and-go breakfast or fiber-rich snack.View Recipe
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Breakfast Carrot-Cake Oatmeal Cakes
Sara Haas
Carrot cake fans will love these healthy oatmeal cakes. Packed with shredded carrot, raisins and walnuts, this recipe uses unsweetened applesauce for sweetness to lower the added sugars. They’re a grab-and-go breakfast or fiber-rich snack.
12of 16Breakfast Banana, Chocolate & Peanut Butter Oatmeal CakesSara HaasBananas, chocolate and peanut butter are a winning combination in these oatmeal cakes. Peanut butter adds a boost of protein while oats provide fiber—two nutrients that can help you digest food more slowly and maintain steady blood sugar levels.View Recipe
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Breakfast Banana, Chocolate & Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cakes
Bananas, chocolate and peanut butter are a winning combination in these oatmeal cakes. Peanut butter adds a boost of protein while oats provide fiber—two nutrients that can help you digest food more slowly and maintain steady blood sugar levels.
13of 16Almond-Flour Zucchini BreadAlmond flour gives this tender gluten-free zucchini bread a boost of protein, while lowering the total carb count. Squeezing excess moisture from the zucchini prevents the bread from becoming too soggy. If you want to make it extra special, add some dark chocolate chips to the mix.View Recipe
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Almond-Flour Zucchini Bread
Almond flour gives this tender gluten-free zucchini bread a boost of protein, while lowering the total carb count. Squeezing excess moisture from the zucchini prevents the bread from becoming too soggy. If you want to make it extra special, add some dark chocolate chips to the mix.
14of 16Apple Cinnamon Chia PuddingThis super-easy chia pudding recipe is packed with diabetes-friendly ingredients. Chia seeds and skin-on apples provide dietary fiber to support slower digestion. Cinnamon has been shown to help with fasting blood glucose levels. And pecans offer a delicious crunch in addition to aboost of unsaturated fatsthat can help support heart health.View Recipe
14of 16
Apple Cinnamon Chia Pudding
This super-easy chia pudding recipe is packed with diabetes-friendly ingredients. Chia seeds and skin-on apples provide dietary fiber to support slower digestion. Cinnamon has been shown to help with fasting blood glucose levels. And pecans offer a delicious crunch in addition to aboost of unsaturated fatsthat can help support heart health.
15of 16Breakfast Strawberry & Cream Cheese Oatmeal CakesSara HaasStrawberries add the perfect touch of natural sweetness to these breakfast oatmeal cakes. Plus, fiber-rich oats make this lower-calorie breakfast digest more slowly, which can help keep blood sugar stable. OneEatingWellreader called it a “nice treat” in their review, where they said, “I tested my [blood] sugar after having one and it was under 90.”View Recipe
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Breakfast Strawberry & Cream Cheese Oatmeal Cakes
Strawberries add the perfect touch of natural sweetness to these breakfast oatmeal cakes. Plus, fiber-rich oats make this lower-calorie breakfast digest more slowly, which can help keep blood sugar stable. OneEatingWellreader called it a “nice treat” in their review, where they said, “I tested my [blood] sugar after having one and it was under 90.”
16of 16Scandinavian MuesliServe this Scandinavian cereal with low-fat yogurt or milk for a winning combo of whole grains, protein and calcium-rich dairy. You can substitute any combination of chopped dried or fresh fruit for the raisins—apricots, apples, figs, cherries or cranberries would all be delicious. Try other nuts with fewer carbs like pecans, macadamias and walnuts instead of the almonds if you like. Ground flaxseeds stirred in at the end provide a boost of heart-healthyomega-3 fatty acids.View Recipe
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Scandinavian Muesli
Serve this Scandinavian cereal with low-fat yogurt or milk for a winning combo of whole grains, protein and calcium-rich dairy. You can substitute any combination of chopped dried or fresh fruit for the raisins—apricots, apples, figs, cherries or cranberries would all be delicious. Try other nuts with fewer carbs like pecans, macadamias and walnuts instead of the almonds if you like. Ground flaxseeds stirred in at the end provide a boost of heart-healthyomega-3 fatty acids.
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