39 Delicious Brunch Recipes for People with Diabetes

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39 Delicious Brunch Recipes for People with Diabetes1/39 Black Bean & White Cheddar Frittata 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Black Bean & White Cheddar Frittata Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is one of my favorite comfort foods for breakfast or even a quick dinner. I like to make it with lime salsa. But if you’re looking for something with more kick, use hot salsa or add some chipotle pepper. —Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 wedge (calculated without toppings): 183 calories, 10g fat

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat

(4g saturated fat), 196mg cholesterol, 378mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 2/39 Asparagus Omelet Tortilla Wrap 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Asparagus Omelet Tortilla Wrap Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Since this omelet is packed with whole grains, veggies and protein, all I have to do is add a side of fresh fruit for a healthy breakfast before work. Instead of asparagus, sometimes I make this with fresh spinach. —Bonita Suter, Lawrence,

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 fat, 1-1/2 starch

Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 wrap: 319 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 225mg cholesterol, 444mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 fat, 1-1/2 starch. 3/39 Apple Pancakes 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cinnamon Apple Pancakes Recipe photo by Diana Chistruga for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves these light and fluffy apple cinnamon pancakes. And best of all, they’re sweet enough to enjoy even without syrup. —Kim McConnell, Tulsa, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 2 pancakes: 241 calories, 5g

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat

fat (1g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 576mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 5g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 4/39 Shakshuka 12 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Shakshuka Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Shakshuka is a dish of poached eggs with tomatoes, onion and cumin. I learned about it while traveling through Southeast Asia, and it’s been my favorite way to eat eggs since. —Ezra Weeks, Calgary, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 159 calories, 12g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable

fat (3g saturated fat), 186mg cholesterol, 381mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable. 5/39 Poached Eggs with Tarragon Asparagus 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Poached Eggs with Tarragon Asparagus Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I adapted this recipe from a dish I had in Napa Valley. I decided to add toasted bread crumbs as a garnish. The result was a breakfast option that everyone loves. —Jennifer Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California Nutrition Facts: 1

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat

serving: 170 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 194mg cholesterol, 513mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat. 6/39 Calico Scrambled Eggs 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Calico Scrambled Eggs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When you’re short on time and scrambling to get a meal on the table, this recipe is just what you need. There’s a short ingredient list, cooking is kept to a minimum. and the green pepper and tomato makes

it colorful

it colorful. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 188 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 381mg cholesterol, 248mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fat. 7/39 Spinach-Mushroom Scrambled Eggs 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I had breakfast at a hotel and enjoyed an amazing mushroom and egg dish. As soon as I got home, I made my own rendition. —Rachelle McCalla, Batesville, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 162

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat

calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 226mg cholesterol, 417mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat. 8/39 Chorizo & Grits Breakfast Bowls 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chorizo & Grits Breakfast Bowls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While growing up, I bonded with my dad over chorizo and eggs. My fresh approach combines them with grits and black beans for this chorizo breakfast bowl. You can even add a spoonful of pico de gallo. —Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks,

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 medium-fat meat, 2 starch

California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 344 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 239mg cholesterol, 636mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 medium-fat meat, 2 starch. 9/39 Feta Scrambled Egg Wraps Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My daughter jokes that I am so predictable when it comes to dining out. I always order chicken souvlaki. So I thought, why not incorporate my favorite Greek dish into a breakfast wrap? It’s healthy, tasty and easy to make.—Mary Jo Kempf, West Seneca, New York Nutrition

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch

Facts: 1 wrap: 239 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 560mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch. 10/39 Yogurt & Honey Fruit Cups 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Yogurt & Honey Fruit Cups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A tasty combo of fresh fruit and creamy orange-kissed yogurt, this is guaranteed to disappear fast from your breakfast table. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 97 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated

Diabetic exchanges: 1 fruit, 1/2 starch

fat), 2mg cholesterol, 22mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 fruit, 1/2 starch. 11/39 Waffle Sandwich 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Waffle Monte Cristos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We love the sweet, smoky flavor of these morning sandwiches. I use store-bought frozen waffles to save time, but have at it if you want to put your waffle maker to good use. —Kelly Reynolds, Urbana, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich (calculated without syrup): 511 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated

My Sicilian Aunt Paulina inspired this fluffy frittata

fat), 70mg cholesterol, 1163mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein. 12/39 Asparagus-Mushroom Frittata 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My Sicilian Aunt Paulina inspired this fluffy frittata. I remember visiting her garden, picking fresh veggies and watching her cook. Her wild asparagus frittata was my favorite. —Cindy Esposito, Bloomfield, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 wedge: 130 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 192mg cholesterol, 240mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fat. 13/39

14/39 Portobello Mushrooms Florentine 3 Reviews Test

Broccoli Casserole 80 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cheesy Cheddar Broccoli Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Even people who don’t like broccoli beg me to make this comforting broccoli cheese casserole recipe. It’s similar to a classic green bean casserole, but the melted cheese just puts it over the top. —Elaine Hubbard, Pocono Lake, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 359 calories, 26g fat (11g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 641mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein. 14/39 Portobello Mushrooms Florentine 3 Reviews Test

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 0.500 fat

Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A fun and surprisingly hearty breakfast dish packed with flavor and richness.—Sara Morris, Laguna Beach, California Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed mushroom: 170 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 204mg cholesterol, 428mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 0.500 fat. 15/39 Buckwheat Pancakes 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Buttermilk Buckwheat Pancakes Recipe photo by Sheri Silver for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 pancakes Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This

Diabetic exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat

buckwheat pancake recipe uses buckwheat flour instead of the wheat-based variety. The light and tender buckwheat pancakes offer a nutty flavor and hearty texture. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 2 pancakes (calculated without syrup and additional butter): 195 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 667mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat. 16/39 Southwest Hash with Adobo-Lime Crema 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Southwest Hash with Adobo-Lime Crema Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the

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