If you have diabetes, you likely stick to familiar low carb foods and recipes. Adding new, A1C-lowering recipes to your meal plan can provide variety while helping you maintain healthy blood sugar levels.
Monitoring your A1C levels gives you a bigger picture of how stable your sugars really are. If you’re looking to lower your levels, it might be time to add some new recipes to your weekly menu planning.
The following recipes offer delicious choices for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. These meals may also help support you in lowering your A1C levels and keep you satisfied throughout your day. Let’s get cooking!
Banana coconut quinoa porridge
With a lower glycemic index (GI) number than a typical bowl of oatmeal, quinoa is a hearty and satisfying way to fill up in the mornings. The nutty, chewy texture will mimic steel-cut oatmeal while helping to contribute to lower A1C levels. You’ll also benefit from the extra protein that quinoa provides, which will help offset the spike in blood sugar.
Rosemary, goat cheese, and sun-dried tomato frittata muffins
With only 8 grams of carbs, you’ll be starting your day off right with this delicious frittata.
Avocado and sprout sandwich
This sandwich is a great choice for helping to lower your A1C: Avocados provide heart-healthy fats that help regulate blood sugar, while sprouts are rich in fiber and antioxidants that support stable blood sugar. The combination of these nutrient-dense ingredients may help improve insulin sensitivity and prevent blood sugar spikes.
One-pan chicken and rice bake
This simple meal combines juicy chicken, earthy mushrooms, aromatic thyme, and fluffy rice, all baked to perfection for a comforting and delicious meal. This dish uses brown rice, which is more nutrient-dense and has a lower GI than white rice.
Bok choy and glazed chicken thighs
Lean protein is a great option for helping to keep blood sugar stable. Don’t expect bland chicken, though. The Asian-inspired flavors in this dish really pack a punch. It’s a great high protein and low carb dinner.
Cauliflower pizza bake
This lower carb, high protein meal is a healthier alternative to pizza — you can add or switch out toppings of your choice to increase the veggies or protein sources.
Eggplant lasagna casserole
This cheesy dish is something the whole family will love. You won’t even notice that the noodles are missing!
Low carb chocolate chip cookies
We couldn’t let this list go by without at least one dessert option for you, now could we? This keto-friendly dessert is low carb and contains only 180 calories per serving.
Keeping your A1C levels down is important for proper diabetes management. To help lower your A1C levels, try one (or more!) of the above recipes to help keep your blood sugar levels stable in the most delicious way possible.