Diabetic edibles recipes are a compilation of the top diabetic-friendly recipes. All recipes are under 20 grams of carbs and are perfect for those who need to manage their blood sugar levels.
Diabetes can be tough on the entire family, but managing a healthy diet is key to living well with diabetes. Here I have compiled over 10 diabetic-friendly recipes that are all under 20 grams of carbs. Enjoy!
Best 10 Diabetic edibles recipes
(1)- Breakfast
Cinnamon Hot Oatmeal with Almonds and Bananas. 20 grams of carbs per serving
Ingredients
- 2 cup. steel cut oats (cooked)
- 1/2 cup. plain fat-free Greek yogurt
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup. unsweetened applesauce
- 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
Instructions
In a medium bowl combine cooked oats, coconut milk/half & half, yogurt, egg, and applesauce until blended well. Pour over hot cereal. Mix well. Sprinkle with chopped almonds and chopped banana right before serving.
(2)-Lunch
Asian Pork Wraps. 30 grams of carbs per serving.
Ingredients
- 2 6″ whole grain wraps (toppings are optional)
- 1 pound smoked pork loin slices. (cooked)
- 1 package Trader Joe’s Mango Salsa
- 2 cups shredded Chinese cabbage or Napa Cabbage.
Instructions
Lay out 2 whole wheat wraps and top with pork slices, mango salsa, and shredded cabbage. You can also add chopped peppers, cucumbers, or almonds for added flavor. Roll up the wraps and enjoy!
(3)- Side Dish
Paprika Roasted Broccoli. 20 grams of carbs per serving.
Ingredients
- 1 head broccoli
- (florets) 1 Tbsp.
- olive oil 1/2 tsp.
- paprika 1/4 tsp.
- cayenne pepper salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Wash and trim all the florets from the broccoli. Mix oil, paprika, cayenne, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Combine with the broccoli florets in a baking dish, cover tightly with foil, and roast until tender.
(4)- Dinner
Sesame Cucumber Noodle Salad. 20 grams of carbs per serving.
Ingredients
- 1 pack Miracle Noodle
- Veggie Spirals (cooked) 3/4 cup.
- Cilantro leaves (chopped) 1/2 cup
- Sesame seeds (toasted) 1 1/2 Tbsp.
- Sesame oil 2 Tbsp.
- Soy sauce 2 small cucumbers (sliced thin)
Instructions
Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and run cold water through the noodles until they cool down enough to handle. Mix cucumbers, sesame oil, soy sauce, cilantro, and sesame seeds with the noodles.
(5)- Dinner
Pork Chops with Cauliflower Puree. 25 grams of carbs per serving.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb. boneless pork loin chops
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp. chiffonade (finely- chopped)
- 1 head cauliflower (cut into florets)
- 3 pork
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 275 degrees. Heat oil in a large skillet on medium heat and lightly brown pork chops for about 3 minutes per side. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
(6)- Vegetable
Heat cauliflower and olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook cauliflower, stirring often, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add water by the tablespoon as needed to adjust consistency.
Meanwhile, combine chives, parsley, and pepper in a small bowl. Season cauliflower with salt and add before serving.
(7)- Dessert
Double Chocolate Mousse Pie. 33 grams of carbs per serving.
Ingredients
- 2 2/3 cup. low-fat ricotta cheese
- 7 cup. unsweetened vanilla yogurt (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 Tbsp. sugar-free chocolate syrup
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
Mix all ingredients until fully blended, then refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.
(8)- Mixed vegetable
10 grams of carbs per serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups of mixed vegetables (spinach, green beans, peas, etc)
- 1/2 cup. peanut butter
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Instructions
Steam or boil the vegetables until tender, about 10 minutes. Heat oil and add peanut butter mixture to a small skillet and stir continuously, until mixture is melted and smooth. Stir in salt to taste.
(9)- Baked sweet potato
45 grams of carbs per serving. Bake a sweet potato in the microwave for 4 minutes on high. Cut in half lengthwise and scoop out the pulp. Mash the pulp until creamy and smooth. Squeeze in fresh lemon juice and add nutmeg, cinnamon, and sugar substitute to taste. Serve with low-fat yogurt and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
(10)- Dessert
Strawberries and Cream Cake. 28 grams of carbs per serving.
Ingredients
- 1 carcanet (cut into 3)
- 1/2 cup. heavy cream
- 14 oz. can of sweetened condensed milk
- 10 oz. strawberries, diced
- 2 Tbsp. sugar substitute (Splenda)
- 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 tsp. almond extract
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract.
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease the bottoms of three 9-inch round cake pans. To prepare the cake batter, use a mixer to beat the butter in a large bowl until smooth and creamy, then gradually add the sweetened condensed milk and continue beating until fully incorporated.
Add the strawberry bits, extract, vanilla extract, and sugar substitute to taste. Beat until well combined, then stir in the heavy cream to lighten it up slightly. Pour 1/2 of the batter into each cake pan. Bake for about 30 minutes in preheated oven on the middle rack.
Conclusion
By following the easy diet plan above, you can expect to lose weight at a rate of 4-5 pounds a week. That is much faster than your average dieter, and it can be very rewarding too! Even though there are many great Atkins cookbooks out there, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. And in this case, it’s very true- imitation Atkins that is!
