22 Low-Calorie, Diabetes-Friendly Breakfast Recipes You'll Want to Make Forever

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Start your day off right with a tasty and light breakfast. Each recipe is made conscious of calories, carbs, saturated fat and sodium to align with a diabetes-friendly eating pattern. This helps support healthy blood sugar levels and lower the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease. These dishes have also earned 4- and 5-star ratings from EatingWell readers, so we’re sure there’s something on this list you will love. Recipes like savory Avocado-Egg Toast or  cozy Baked Oatmeal with Pears are delicious and nourishing options to help you start your day off strong.

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Cinnamon-Roll Overnight Oats

Side view of jars full of Cinnamon-Roll Overnight Oats recipe

Diana Chistruga

It takes just minutes to assemble these delicious overnight oats that take inspiration from classic cinnamon rolls.

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Avocado-Egg Toast

overhead shot of a fried egg placed on top of avocado toast

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey

Try it once and we think you'll agree: Topping avocado toast with an egg is a near-perfect breakfast.

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Two-Ingredient Banana Pancakes

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These delicious and unbelievably simple pancakes are best enjoyed right after cooking. The bananas add sweetness, so they are made without added sugar.

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Baked Oatmeal with Pears

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This comforting baked oatmeal is perfect for cozy weekend mornings and doubles as a make-ahead breakfast that you can meal-prep for healthy grab-and-go meals all week

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Summer Skillet Vegetable & Egg Scramble

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Don't toss out those almost-past-their-prime vegetables and fresh herbs. Toss them into this skillet egg scramble for a quick vegetarian meal. Nearly any vegetable will work in this easy breakfast skillet, so choose your favorites or use what you have on hand.

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Peanut Butter-Banana Cinnamon Toast

Overhead view of a beige plate with three slices of Peanut Butter-Banana Cinnamon Toast recipe

Christine Ma

A sprinkle of cinnamon adds an extra boost of flavor to peanut butter and banana toast.

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Spinach & Egg Scramble with Raspberries

a photo of a plated Spinach & Egg Scramble with Raspberries
Jen Causey

This 10-minute breakfast features protein-packed eggs and fiber-rich raspberries and whole-grain toast to keep you going through the morning.

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Baked Eggs with Roasted Vegetables

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With 11 grams of protein in each serving, these vegetable-packed baked eggs make a great breakfast.

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Peanut Butter & Chocolate Banana Smoothie

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Banana Smoothie

All of the delicious flavors of a milkshake come with the health benefits of a smoothie. Plus it features one of our favorite flavor combos—peanut butter and chocolate.

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"Egg in a Hole" Peppers with Avocado Salsa

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Cook an egg inside the peppers and top with a vibrant avocado salsa for a cheerful breakfast reminiscent of egg in a hole.

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Egg Sandwiches with Rosemary, Tomato & Feta

Egg Sandwich with Rosemary, Tomato & Feta sliced in half with slices stacked

Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

These hearty breakfast sandwiches are packed with ingredients popular in the Mediterranean region, including feta, tomato and spinach.

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Tomato-Parmesan Mini Quiches

Tomato-Parmesan Mini Quiches

These individual mini quiches are a fun take on a traditional quiche. Leftovers can be refrigerated or frozen for an easy breakfast later in the week.

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Oatmeal Pancakes with Maple Fruit

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Everyone will enjoy these filling oatmeal-buttermilk pancakes, topped with fresh fruit and a flavorful cinnamon-maple sauce.

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Chai Chia Pudding

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This chia pudding has all the warm, spicy flavors of chai and is topped with creamy bananas and crunchy pistachios for added flavor and texture.

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Huevos Rancheros Tacos

tex-mex inspired tacos

Tacos Rancheros will become your favorite way to combine eggs and the classic flavors of tacos for a delicious breakfast.

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Baby Kale Breakfast Salad with Bacon & Egg

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Breakfast salad? Oh yes! Start your day off right with a bowl of good-for-you greens, such as baby kale, and knock out half of your daily veggie quota with the first meal of the day.

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Southwest Breakfast Quesadilla

Southwest Breakfast Quesadilla

Pico de gallo and cheesy eggs make this quick breakfast flavorful and satisfying.

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Smoked Salmon Breakfast Wraps

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This take on lox and cream cheese uses whole-wheat tortillas instead of the traditional bagels.

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Black Bean & Chipotle Tostadas with Crème Fraîche

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If you love breakfast burritos, you'll love this tostada with seasoned black beans on crispy tortillas with scrambled eggs on top.

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Pistachio & Peach Toast

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This fruity toast is great when you have leftover ricotta cheese—plus it comes together in just 5 minutes.

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Berry-Almond Smoothie Bowl

Berry-Almond Smoothie Bowl

A little frozen banana gives this satisfying smoothie bowl a super-creamy texture.

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Cheddar and Zucchini Frittata

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Reviewers call this easy frittata made with zucchini and Cheddar  "excellent" and "delicious"—we hope you agree!

Medically reviewed by
Jessica Ball, M.S., RD
Jessica Ball
Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & WineReal SimpleParentsBetter Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes.
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