What should I make for dinner tonight? This might just be the number one question that we ask ourselves almost daily over here.
Then you have come to the right place, we have rounded up 15 type 1 diabetes recipes that we have shared over the years.
Plus, there is such a variety of flavours in these recipes, so you are sure to find something for you. Most of these recipes are quick and easy ones made especially for busy weeknights.
15 Type 1 Diabetes Recipes
Cauli Potato Mash (oil-free)
Low-Carb Peanut Butter Cookies
Yummy Peanut Butter and Cream Cheese Snack For Kids with Type 1 Diabetes
Orange Chicken
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars for Diabetics by America’s Best Cookbook for Kids with Diabetes
Healing Low Sugar Protein Drink Recipe
Diabetic-Friendly Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
Almond Flour Pancakes (diabetic-friendly, low carb)
Toby’s Tempeh Stir Fry
What can I cook for someone with type 1 diabetes?
Dinner
- lasagne and salad.
- roast chicken with potatoes and vegetables.
- Thai chicken stir fry.
- Our healthier fish, chips and peas.
- mixed vegetable and bean curry.
- chicken tortillas and salad.
What are good dinner ideas for diabetics?
Popular in Diabetes-Friendly Dinner Recipes
- Lemon Chicken Pasta. …
- Sesame Kohlrabi & Chicken Salad. …
- teriyaki chicken rice bowl. …
- Sheet-Pan Poblano-&-Corn Chicken Fajitas. …
- Salmon Rice Bowl. …
- Charred Vegetable & Bean Tostadas with Lime Crema. …
- Sheet-Pan Teriyaki Chicken & Vegetables. …
- Asparagus, Leek & Ricotta Frittata.
What is a good breakfast for type 1 diabetes?
High-fiber toast with an egg or soy cheese. ½ cup cottage cheese with 1 fruit. Plain Greek yogurt with added nuts or berries. Corn tortilla with scrambled egg whites and avocado.
What foods can type 1 diabetics eat freely?
Diabetes ‘Superfoods’
- Beans.
- Dark green leafy vegetables.
- Citrus fruit.
- Sweet potatoes.
- Berries.
- Tomatoes.
- Fish high in omega-3 fatty acids (like salmon)
- Whole grains.
What foods should Type 1 diabetics avoid?
Foods to avoid or limit include:
- added sugars.
- refined grains, such as white bread, pasta, and rice.
- processed foods.
- sugary breakfast cereals.
- sweet treats, such as cakes, biscuits, pastries, and candies.
- soda, diet soda, and other sugary drinks.
- juice drinks.
- fried foods and food high in saturated and trans fats.
Is Pasta OK for diabetics?
If you have diabetes, you can still enjoy pasta. Just be sure to keep an eye on your portions. Go for whole wheat pasta, which will increase your fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and reduce any blood sugar spikes when compared to white pasta.
Are potatoes OK for diabetics?
Potatoes are a versatile and delicious vegetable that can be enjoyed by everyone, including people with diabetes. However, because of their high carb content, you should limit portion sizes, always eat the skin, and choose low GI varieties, such as Carisma and Nicola.
Can diabetics eat pizza?
The short answer to this question is yes, people with diabetes can enjoy all types of pizza. However, it’s a good idea for all people, not just those with diabetes, to limit their intake of pizza.