Diabetic Recipes
Healthy Diabetic Breakfast Recipes
Breakfast Smoothie With Berries and Greek Yogurt
Ingredients
1 cup plain nonfat strained yogurt (Greek or Icelandic)
1 cup frozen mixed berries or frozen mixed berries with cherries
1 tablespoon sweetener of choice
2 tablespoons nonfat milk or any tart juice (cranberry, pomegranate, cherry)
Instructions
Place all ingredients in a blender or a container for an immersion blender. Process until smooth.
Whole Grain Banana Pancakes
Ingredients
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
2 cups fat-free milk
2/3 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 medium)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sliced bananas and additional syrup, optional
Directions
1. Whisk together first 5 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, mashed banana, oil, 1 tablespoon syrup and vanilla. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened.
2. Preheat a griddle coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto griddle; cook until bubbles on top begin to pop and bottoms are golden brown. Turn; cook until second side is golden brown. If desired, serve with sliced bananas and additional syrup.
Classic Avocado Toast
Ingredients
1 slice hearty bread, toasted
1 to 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil
1/4 medium ripe avocado, sliced
1/8 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
Instructions
Spread toast with olive oil; top with avocado slices. If desired, mash avocado slightly
and drizzle with additional oil. (Optional) Sprinkle with salt.
Easy Diabetic Lunch Recipes
Grilled Chicken Chopped Salad
Ingredients
1 pound chicken tenderloins
6 tablespoons zesty Italian salad dressing, divided
2 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise
1 medium red onion, quartered
2 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed
1 bunch romaine, chopped
1 medium cucumber, chopped
Additional salad dressing, optional
Directions
1. In a bowl, toss chicken with 4 tablespoons dressing. Brush zucchini and onion with remaining 2 tablespoons dressing.
2. Place corn, zucchini and onion on a grill rack over medium heat; close lid. Grill zucchini and onion 2-3 minutes on each side or until tender. Grill corn 10-12 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally.
3. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until no longer pink.
4. Cut corn from cobs; cut zucchini, onion and chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a 3-qt. trifle bowl or other glass bowl, layer romaine, cucumber, grilled vegetables and chicken. If desired, serve with additional dressing.
Fish Tacos in cabbage leaves
Ingredients
1 cup coleslaw mix
1 head cabbage
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 green onion, sliced
1 teaspoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
2 teaspoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 tilapia fillets or cod fillets (6 ounces each)
1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
Instructions
1. Place the first 4 ingredients in a bowl; toss with 2 teaspoons oil, lime juice, cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Refrigerate until serving.
2. Carefully remove the outer leaves of the cabbage to use a shells for the fish tacos, wash & let drain.
2. Pat fillets dry with paper towels; sprinkle with the remaining salt and pepper.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat; cook fillets until
fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 3-4 minutes per side. Place in cabbage and Top with slaw and avocado.
Savory Diabetic Dinner Recipes
Pork Chops with Apples & Onion
Ingredients
4 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
3 medium apples, cut into wedges
1 large onion, cut into thin wedges
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
1. Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; brown pork chops on both sides, about 4 minutes. Remove from pan.
2. In same skillet, combine apples, onion and water. Place pork chops over apple mixture; drizzle chops with vinaigrette. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until a thermometer inserted in chops reads 145°, 3-5 minutes.
Skillet Beef & Barley
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 cups water
3/4 cup quick-cooking barley
1/2 cup chili sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Chopped parsley, optional
Instructions
In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, celery and green pepper over medium-high heat until
beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up beef into crumbles,
5-7 minutes; drain. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
Simmer, uncovered, until barley is tender, 5-10 minutes. If desired, top with chopped parsley.
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