Health Conditions Diabetes-Friendly Diabetes-Friendly Breakfast Diabetes-Friendly Low-Calorie Breakfast Recipes 22 Low-Calorie, Diabetes-Friendly Breakfast Recipes You'll Want to Make Forever By Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Wimberly is EatingWell's Editorial Fellow. As a food and mental health blogger, Camryn explores how food and cooking can help improve mental health and also be an avenue to connect with one's culture and heritage. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on June 13, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD 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 & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Close 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. 01 of 22 Cinnamon-Roll Overnight Oats Diana Chistruga It takes just minutes to assemble these delicious overnight oats that take inspiration from classic cinnamon rolls. View Recipe 02 of 22 Avocado-Egg 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. View Recipe 03 of 22 Two-Ingredient Banana Pancakes These delicious and unbelievably simple pancakes are best enjoyed right after cooking. The bananas add sweetness, so they are made without added sugar. View Recipe 04 of 22 Baked Oatmeal with Pears 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 View Recipe 05 of 22 Summer Skillet Vegetable & Egg Scramble 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. View Recipe 06 of 22 Peanut Butter-Banana Cinnamon Toast Christine Ma A sprinkle of cinnamon adds an extra boost of flavor to peanut butter and banana toast. View Recipe 07 of 22 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. View Recipe 08 of 22 Baked Eggs with Roasted Vegetables With 11 grams of protein in each serving, these vegetable-packed baked eggs make a great breakfast. View Recipe 09 of 22 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. View Recipe 10 of 22 "Egg in a Hole" Peppers with Avocado Salsa Cook an egg inside the peppers and top with a vibrant avocado salsa for a cheerful breakfast reminiscent of egg in a hole. View Recipe 11 of 22 Egg Sandwiches with Rosemary, Tomato & Feta 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. View Recipe 12 of 22 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. View Recipe 13 of 22 Oatmeal Pancakes with Maple Fruit Everyone will enjoy these filling oatmeal-buttermilk pancakes, topped with fresh fruit and a flavorful cinnamon-maple sauce. View Recipe 14 of 22 Chai Chia Pudding 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. View Recipe 15 of 22 Huevos Rancheros Tacos Tacos Rancheros will become your favorite way to combine eggs and the classic flavors of tacos for a delicious breakfast. View Recipe 16 of 22 Baby Kale Breakfast Salad with Bacon & Egg 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. View Recipe 17 of 22 Southwest Breakfast Quesadilla Pico de gallo and cheesy eggs make this quick breakfast flavorful and satisfying. View Recipe 18 of 22 Smoked Salmon Breakfast Wraps This take on lox and cream cheese uses whole-wheat tortillas instead of the traditional bagels. View Recipe 19 of 22 Black Bean & Chipotle Tostadas with Crème Fraîche If you love breakfast burritos, you'll love this tostada with seasoned black beans on crispy tortillas with scrambled eggs on top. View Recipe 20 of 22 Pistachio & Peach Toast This fruity toast is great when you have leftover ricotta cheese—plus it comes together in just 5 minutes. View Recipe 21 of 22 Berry-Almond Smoothie Bowl A little frozen banana gives this satisfying smoothie bowl a super-creamy texture. View Recipe 22 of 22 Cheddar and Zucchini Frittata Reviewers call this easy frittata made with zucchini and Cheddar "excellent" and "delicious"—we hope you agree! View Recipe Medically reviewed by Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD 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 & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit