🩺 50 recipes
Diabetic-Friendly recipes
Lower-GI recipes that pair protein and fibre with slower-digesting carbohydrates to keep energy steady. Carb counts are estimates; always follow the plan agreed with your care team.
ⓘ General guidance only, not medical advice. Carb counts are estimates; follow your care team's plan and monitor your blood glucose.
How to use Diabetic-Friendly recipes
- Pair carbohydrates with protein and fibre to slow how quickly glucose is absorbed.
- Choose wholegrains and legumes over refined white carbohydrates.
- Monitor how your own blood glucose responds to meals, and review changes with your clinician.
Cuisines that fit Diabetic-Friendly
All 50 Diabetic-Friendly recipes
- Low-GI Almond Flour Brownie BitesMediterranean · 30 min · 179 kcal
- Low-GI Avocado & Smoked Salmon PlateMediterranean · 30 min · 364 kcal
- Low-GI Cacao Date-Free Energy TrufflesAmerican · 25 min · 162 kcal
- Low-GI Chia Coconut Breakfast PuddingMediterranean · 30 min · 236 kcal
- Low-GI Chinese Chickpea Cauliflower Rice Stir-FryChinese · 25 min · 321 kcal
- Low-GI Chinese Salmon Lettuce WrapsChinese · 20 min · 421 kcal
- Low-GI Chinese Tempeh Sheet-Pan Roast with VegetablesChinese · 40 min · 369 kcal
- Low-GI Chinese Tofu Slow-Simmered StewChinese · 55 min · 427 kcal
- Low-GI Chinese Turkey Power Salad BowlChinese · 20 min · 310 kcal
- Low-GI Crispy Roasted ChickpeasAmerican · 25 min · 154 kcal
- Low-GI Cucumber Guacamole CupsAmerican · 25 min · 126 kcal
- Low-GI French Cod Cauliflower Rice Stir-FryFrench · 25 min · 476 kcal
- Low-GI French Tempeh Pan-Seared PlateFrench · 25 min · 390 kcal
- Low-GI Frozen Yogurt BarkMediterranean · 25 min · 104 kcal
- Low-GI Indian Mushroom Pan-Seared PlateIndian · 25 min · 397 kcal
- Low-GI Indian Pork Zucchini Noodle BowlIndian · 25 min · 459 kcal
- Low-GI Italian Chicken Power Salad BowlItalian · 20 min · 349 kcal
- Low-GI Italian Chickpea Lettuce WrapsItalian · 20 min · 455 kcal
- Low-GI Italian Chickpea Pan-Seared PlateItalian · 25 min · 335 kcal
- Low-GI Italian Chickpea Slow-Simmered StewItalian · 55 min · 403 kcal
- Low-GI Italian Tempeh Zucchini Noodle BowlItalian · 25 min · 391 kcal
- Low-GI Korean Beef Zucchini Noodle BowlKorean · 25 min · 414 kcal
- Low-GI Korean Cod Power Salad BowlKorean · 20 min · 344 kcal
- Low-GI Korean Mushroom Lettuce WrapsKorean · 20 min · 379 kcal
- Low-GI Korean Pork Pan-Seared PlateKorean · 25 min · 465 kcal
- Low-GI Korean Tofu Slow-Simmered StewKorean · 55 min · 421 kcal
- Low-GI Mediterranean Beef Cauliflower Rice Stir-FryMediterranean · 25 min · 435 kcal
- Low-GI Mediterranean Chicken Light Coconut CurryMediterranean · 35 min · 311 kcal
- Low-GI Mediterranean Chicken Steamed Ginger & Greens PlateMediterranean · 25 min · 325 kcal
- Low-GI Mediterranean Mushroom Grilled Skewers with Herb SaladMediterranean · 30 min · 456 kcal
- Low-GI Mediterranean Salmon Grilled Skewers with Herb SaladMediterranean · 30 min · 430 kcal
- Low-GI Mexican Salmon Hearty SoupMexican · 35 min · 364 kcal
- Low-GI Middle Eastern Cod Steamed Ginger & Greens PlateMiddle Eastern · 25 min · 452 kcal
- Low-GI Middle Eastern Lentil Hearty SoupMiddle Eastern · 35 min · 329 kcal
- Low-GI Middle Eastern Mushroom Light Coconut CurryMiddle Eastern · 35 min · 393 kcal
- Low-GI Middle Eastern Tofu Steamed Ginger & Greens PlateMiddle Eastern · 25 min · 435 kcal
- Low-GI Mushroom Lettuce WrapsAmerican · 20 min · 306 kcal
- Low-GI Pork Grilled Skewers with Herb SaladAmerican · 30 min · 360 kcal
- Low-GI Spanish Beef Light Coconut CurrySpanish · 35 min · 311 kcal
- Low-GI Spanish Chickpea Steamed Ginger & Greens PlateSpanish · 25 min · 326 kcal
- Low-GI Spanish Salmon Sheet-Pan Roast with VegetablesSpanish · 40 min · 389 kcal
- Low-GI Spanish Tofu Sheet-Pan Roast with VegetablesSpanish · 40 min · 472 kcal
- Low-GI Spiced Roasted NutsMediterranean · 25 min · 206 kcal
- Low-GI Spinach & Mushroom Egg MuffinsAmerican · 35 min · 141 kcal
- Low-GI Tempeh Slow-Simmered StewAmerican · 55 min · 463 kcal
- Low-GI Thai Salmon Hearty SoupThai · 35 min · 468 kcal
- Low-GI Thai Tofu Sheet-Pan Roast with VegetablesThai · 40 min · 452 kcal
- Low-GI Thai Turkey Light Coconut CurryThai · 35 min · 393 kcal
- Low-GI Tofu ScrambleAmerican · 30 min · 183 kcal
- Low-GI Turkey Cauliflower Rice Stir-FryAmerican · 25 min · 470 kcal
Frequently asked questions
How many Diabetic-Friendly recipes are there?
50 recipes in our collection are tagged for diabetic-friendly. Tags are based on each recipe's ingredients and nutrition estimates.
Which cuisines have the most diabetic-friendly recipes?
Mediterranean (10), American (9), Italian (5) have the most. Use the cuisine pages to filter further.
What is the quickest diabetic-friendly recipe?
Low-GI Italian Chicken Power Salad Bowl takes the least time, at 20 min in total.
Is this use case medical advice?
General guidance only, not medical advice. Carb counts are estimates; follow your care team's plan and monitor your blood glucose.