Diabetic Recipes

Controlling blood sugar isn't all about what you eat. Sometimes, it's about what you do — specifically, what you do after you've finished a meal.

Did you know there is no "magic" diet for diabetes? These dishes all showcase vegetables, fruits, lean meats, plant-based proteins, and heart-healthy fats.

This recipe uses stevia sugar substitute, skim milk, and reduced-calorie margarine to help make a healthier apple muffin.

This is a hearty breakfast brownie, quick to fix, and yummy. My kids loved it! It's also gluten-free and dairy-free.

A yummy and easy side for hot summer days! Goes great with your grilled dishes or just to munch on. This recipe will last several days when covered in an airtight container and refrigerated.

I learned this recipe from a shopper in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, when I was young. I have used this for 40 years, and it has never failed to produce the most wonderful corn on the cob.

Twice-fried crispy slices of green plantain make a delicious appetizer.

This is our favorite cole slaw recipe, a yummy combo of fruit and veggies in a sweet dressing.

These fried bananas are delicious over ice cream, sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar, in a smoothie, or straight out of the pan. Made with only two ingredients and ready in less than 10 minutes, this caramelized treat couldn't be easier.

This salad is sweet and simple - great for a BBQ or a pot luck and best when left to sit for an hour to let flavors meld.

Simple recipe for fried green tomatoes, perfect for appetizers or a unique fried green tomato B.L.T.!

Whip up these easy fish tacos on any weeknight for the simple and satisfying taste of mahi mahi topped with fresh pico de gallo.

Roast asparagus is a 15-minute side dish (and YUM).

This vegan broth is made with roasted vegetables for terrific flavor.

Here is a Thai vegetable side dish with plenty of Chinese influences. Utilize whatever mushrooms are in season, such as straw, button, het kone or shiitake mushrooms.

Air-fried fingerling potatoes are crispy on the outside and tender and creamy on the inside. This is a simple side dish that works for everyday meals as well as special occasions.

Summer time and corn is in season. Sometimes it is too hot bring a pot of water to a boil. Short on time? This is when the microwave comes into play.

Fresh green beans and baby red potatoes are lightly seasoned and roasted into an easy side dish you can put together in a snap.

Orange roughy fillets with a citrus twist. Very quick to prepare.

This is a recipe I just throw together, but it is very popular. Serve with tortilla chips.

You can make and serve this gorgeous Italian frozen iced dessert anytime, but it's really best enjoyed during the summer months. Not only is it cold and delicious, but it forces you to stick your hot, sweaty face in the freezer four or five times to stir. The technique of using a fork several times to mix the freezing granita results in perfect icy crystals.

Banana chips.

Make a healthy, no-added-sugar sorbet in mere minutes with this ingenious recipe! Use banana, strawberry, or a mixture of both! Get creative and use other frozen fruits, too.

This is a really basic way to roast peppers for use in any recipe. Choose any color peppers you like, or use a variety of colors for a beautiful presentation. After they are roasted you can add an oil and balsamic dressing, or fry in olive oil and garlic to serve with crusty bread.