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Low Carb Comfort Food

Indulgent diabetes-friendly comfort classics made low-carb

Easy Weeknight Dinners

Quick, simple dinner ideas perfect for busy nights.

Low Sugar Desserts

Satisfy your sweet tooth with desserts that use little to no added sugar

Healthy Snacks

Quick low-carb snack ideas to keep blood sugar stable between meals

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Breakfast

Start your morning with blood sugar-friendly breakfast recipes

Lunch

Midday meals that are light, nutritious, and diabetes-conscious

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Hearty dinner recipes for balanced eveningsg

Appetizers

Party-perfect starters and low-carb appetizers

Drinks & Sips

Treats to start your meal

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Carb-conscious dishes ideal for blood sugar control

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Vegetarian & vegan options that are rich in fiber and low in carbs

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Celiac-safe and diabetes-friendly recipes without any wheat or gluten

Reader Favorites

Almond Flour Pancakes

Fluffy low-carb pancakes, a personal favorite for breakfast

Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Fluffy low-carb pancakes, a personal favorite for breakfast

Keto Taco Skillet

A one-pan meal that's both easy to make and packed with flavor. This keto taco skillet combines ground beef, vegetables, and spices, topped with cheese and sour cream for a satisfying dinner.

The Best Wedge Salad

A fresh and crunchy salad featuring iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, chives, blue cheese, and bacon, all drizzled with avocado ranch dressing. It's a quick and flavorful side or light meal.
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What are you craving, Diabestie?

Looking for something specific? Use our search bar to easily navigate our diabetes-friendly recipe collection to find your perfect dish, or do a little scroll and find your next feast.

Desserts

No-Churn Keto Chocolate Ice Cream

This decadent chocolate ice cream created by The Hangry Woman has only 3 net grams of carbs per serving.

August 5, 2019 15 Comments

Desserts

Baking salted chocolate chip cookies with OXO for kids battling cancer

Make this gooey, soft, salted chocolate chip cookie recipe adapted from Chef Dan Kluger and learn how you can fight for kids who need better cancer treatments.

September 6, 2018 8 Comments

Desserts

Boozy Vanilla Ice Cream

A boozy vanilla ice cream using a dairy free spirit to make things a little alive. This custard-based adult ice cream will have you coming back for seconds.

August 20, 2018 5 Comments

Cocktails & Drinks

Frosé Poptails

As a note to my readers: Llano Estacado gave me this product to try and compensated me for my review. All opinions from here forward are my

July 4, 2018 13 Comments

Desserts

Vegan Beignets

Every so often I really want a good dessert. If I’m going to eat something carby, I want to make sure it’s worth it. I’ve

July 1, 2018 No Comments

Breakfast

Making Sufganiyot

I’ve been pretty obsessed lately with trying out pastry recipes and making them a little more friendly for folks like me who have to be

November 26, 2017 11 Comments

Desserts

Spooky Skull Cakes

In the season of ghosts, goblins and Stranger Things, I thought it would be pretty appropriate to make a spooky treat for Halloween. This year,

October 25, 2017 10 Comments

Bread

Mini Banana Bread

Lately, Bryan and I have tried to be very conscious of our food waste and one way we aim to do that is to repurpose

October 24, 2017 3 Comments

Desserts

Have avocados all the time with Avocado Ice Cream

Ya’ll gave me a whole lot of criticism about my avocado ice cream, but I am absolutely sticking with this recipe. BECAUSE IT ROCKS. Avocado ice

September 23, 2017 6 Comments

Desserts

Diabetes-Friendly Classic Apple Pie

If you want an EVEN MORE lightened version of this pie, check out my Apple Pie Trifle. I was born with a sweet tooth, y’all

August 15, 2017 13 Comments

Desserts

Almond Butter Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies

No flour, no butter, and no white sugar. WHAT?? That’s right – these almond butter dark chocolate chip cookies do the trick. We’re doing these really

October 15, 2016 14 Comments

Pinapple, Cherry and Cayenne Popsicles.

It is the HOTTEST summer in Houston ever. I mean, I should know. There’s honestly no better way to beat the heat than popsicles. It’s

July 7, 2013 1 Comment

Explore Comforting, Diabetes-Friendly Recipes

Diabetes Friendly Appetizers

We know how hard it can be to find diabetes-friendly appetizers. That’s why we’ve curated a delicious collection of recipes that will leave you satisfied and guilt-free.

Appetizers

Sticky Miso Chicken Wings

These Sticky Miso Wings have just about everything you need – they’re sticky, crunchy, garlicky, and tender!

July 29, 2021

Appetizers

Keto Low Carb Candied Bacon

Delicious candied bacon for a meal topper, or just to eat on its own.

May 5, 2021

Appetizers

Pico De Gallo

Pico De Gallo is a simple, fresh salsa with just a few ingredients. This recipe will have it on your table in no time.

April 2, 2021

Diabetes Friendly
Bread Recipes

Tired of the same old boring bread recipes? These diabetes-friendly recipes are sure to spice up your life.

Bread

Keto Pumpkin Bread

An easy Low Carb Keto Pumpkin Bread recipe full of pumpkin spice and fall flavors.

September 9, 2020

Bread

Keto Garlic and Onion Dinner Rolls

Do y’all miss bread? Because I miss bread, So, I made these keto dinner rolls as a way to curb that bread craving. What I

August 22, 2019

Appetizers

Burrata Toast with San Marzano Tomatoes

You know fresh food when you eat it. There’s just something different about the way fresh produce tastes on the table. Fresh, locally grown produce

September 12, 2018

Diabetes Friendly
Breakfast Recipes

Start your day off right with these delicious, diabetes-friendly breakfast recipes!

Breakfast

Diabetes Friendly Blueberry Oat Breakfast Smoothie

“Explore a mouthwatering, diabetes-friendly blueberry smoothie recipe featuring antioxidant-rich ingredients and low-glycemic options. Enjoy this refreshing blend to support your health goals with every sip.”

March 11, 2024

Breakfast

Easy and Nutritious: Zucchini Tomato Frittata for Diabetes Management

Indulge in a savory delight with our Zucchini and Tomato Frittata recipe, specially crafted for those mindful of their blood sugar levels. This delectable dish

March 9, 2024

Breakfast

Pumpkin Challah French Toast Casserole

Pumpkin-Flavored Challah French Toast that looks and tastes impressive!

October 9, 2023

Diabetes Friendly
Chaffle Recipes

Find delicious low carb recipes for your favorite chaffle!

Chaffles

Chaffles: everything you need to know.

A whole list of questions about chaffles answered. Read this blog to make the best chaffles.

September 6, 2019

Chaffles

Pumpkin Pie Chaffle

A delicious chaffle recipe that incorporates the pumpkin spice flavor!

August 30, 2019

Diabetes Friendly
Cocktail and Drink Recipes

Living with diabetes doesn’t mean you have to miss out on your morning coffee. These recipes are perfect for people with diabetes.

Coffee

How to make coffee ice cubes

Coffee ice cubes are a great way to make a strong iced coffee, full of flavor, without watering down your drink.

June 9, 2021

Coffee

How to make brown sugar simple syrup

A simple, simple syrup recipe.

March 31, 2021

Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso homemade

Coffee

Copycat Starbucks Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso

You’ll learn how to make one of Starbucks’ newest drinks at home with this recipe.

March 6, 2021

Diabetes Friendly
Dessert Recipes

Healthy, homemade desserts for balanced blood sugars

We know how hard it can be to find diabetes-friendly appetizers. That’s why we’ve curated a delicious collection of recipes that will leave you satisfied and guilt-free.

Coffee

OatNog

Making oatnog is quite simple! It’s a great alternative if you’re looking for a dairy-free version of eggnog, and it’s just as satisfying.

December 24, 2021

oat nog cookies on a plate surrounded by red and white festive holiday decor

Desserts

OatNog Sugar Cookies

I’m making a plant-based oatnog using homemade oat milk and eggnog flavors. And they go great with my nutty oatnog sugar cookies, which use

December 24, 2021

Coffee

Hazelnut White Mocha Frappe

A delicious white mocha frappe with added Hazelnut Collagen Peptides for hair, skin and nail strength.

November 29, 2021

Diabetes Friendly
Dinner Recipes

Living with diabetes doesn’t mean you have to miss out on delicious dinners. These recipes are perfect for anyone looking for tasty, healthy options.

Coffee

OatNog

Making oatnog is quite simple! It’s a great alternative if you’re looking for a dairy-free version of eggnog, and it’s just as satisfying.

December 24, 2021

Desserts

OatNog Sugar Cookies

I’m making a plant-based oatnog using homemade oat milk and eggnog flavors. And they go great with my nutty oatnog sugar cookies, which use

December 24, 2021

Coffee

Hazelnut White Mocha Frappe

A delicious white mocha frappe with added Hazelnut Collagen Peptides for hair, skin and nail strength.

November 29, 2021

Diabetes Friendly
Dressings and Sauces Recipes

Learn to make delicious, diabetes-friendly dressings and sauces with my step-by-step recipes.

Diabetes Friendly
Keto and Low Carb Recipes

Healthier Keto and Low Carb Recipes for People with Diabetes

Bread

Create Delicious Diabetes-Friendly Low-Carb Burger Buns with Just Four Ingredients

Looking for a low-carb option to satisfy your burger cravings? Try our 4-ingredient low carb burger buns recipe that’s diabetes-friendly and tastes amazing!

August 7, 2023