What’s best for breakfast on a diabetic diet? This can be a struggle, so let’s look at some delicious low carb, high protein breakfast ideas you can enjoy and still keep those glucose levels in check!
What can a person with type 2 diabetes eat for breakfast?
Tips for choosing a diabetes friendly breakfast
- Look for higher protein, lower carb choices. In general, these type foods will minimize glucose excursions.
- Higher carb foods that contain extra fiber and/or whole grains can also be a good choice in moderation. These foods usually contain more fiber which has been shown to moderate glucose levels.
- Avoid added sugars, sources include processed breakfast cereals, breakfast pastries, juice beverages and jellies.
- Make breakfast ahead of time to avoid having to use restaurant drive through options which can be very high in carbs. Try making lower carb breakfast muffins to reheat, boiled eggs, or keep lower carb Greek yogurt on hand for a grab and go option.
Diabetes friendly breakfast recipes
Avocado Tomato Grilled Cheese
Avocado, tomato and cheese create a delicious sandwich that's ok for people with diabetes!
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Sweet Potato Tot Breakfast Casserole
You will love the hint of sweetness in this healthy sweet potato tots recipe. Ham, cheese and eggs make a casserole the whole family will love.
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100 Calorie Breakfast Casserole Muffins
All the flavor of breakfast casserole in a portion controlled muffin! Crescent roll, eggs, ham and cheese team up for the perfect low calorie breakfast.
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Cauliflower Breakfast Muffin
Breakfast and snack muffin made of cauliflower, eggs and ham.
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Low Carb Sausage Stuffed Poblanos
Sausage, eggs and cheese stuffed in a poblano pepper makes a top notch Mexican breakfast. Freeze a batch and have a quick weekday low carb breakfast.
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Spinach Breakfast Cups
Breakfast on the run with spinach, sweet potatoes and ham!
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Southwestern Omelet Cups
Great on the go breakfast cup filled with ham and potatoes.
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Low Carb Ham and Egg Cups
These easy ham and egg cups combine all your favorite AM foods into a delicious low carb on -the -go breakfast! Make as many or as few as you like!
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How to Cook Barley Cereal
A delcious bowl of warm barley cereal is a healthy way to start your day. Includes easy to follow instructions for how to cook barley.
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Skillet Sweet Potatoes
Skillet sweet potatoes make an easy one pot breakfast. Eggs, ham and cheese team up to delight your AM taste buds. Per serving: 138 calories, 8gm carb, 7gm pro
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Check out Breakfast-Diabetes Food Hub for some great breakfast ideas, stocking your kitchen and breakfast on the go.
