KidsHealth / For Parents / About Recipes for Kids With Diabetes

Just like everyone else, kids who have diabetes should eat a variety of healthy foods. But they may need to pay extra attention to the amount of carbohydrates they eat to maintain control of their blood sugar levels.

A diabetes educator and dietitian selected these 18 recipes for kids who have diabetes, but they can be enjoyed by anyone looking for nutritious meals and snacks.    

Snacks/Sides

• Quick Pickles
• Southwestern Popcorn
  
• Spicy Black Bean Cilantro Dip

Sandwiches

• Club Wrap
• Grilled Cheese and Pear Sandwich

Breakfast

• Breakfast on the Go
• Crock-Pot Apple-Cinnamon Oatmeal

Lunch or Dinner

• Baked Salmon Sticks With Creamy Lemon-Dill Dip
• Five-Spice Chicken Salad Wrap
• Lentils of the Southwest
  
• Salmon Salad
• Tomato Basil Pizza
• Turkey Tenderloin With Vegetables
• Vegetable Skillet Frittata

Desserts

• Cocoa, Almond, and Oat Clusters
• PB & Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Strawberry Graham Dip

Beverages

• Orange Spritzer