Diabetic Indian Breakfast Recipes | Diabetic Vegetarian Breakfast Recipes | Healthy Breakfast for Diabetes | 

Diabetics should try and eat low glycemic index fruits and try and stick to low carb foods. Eat more of fiber for breakfast through your chilas or healthy Indian pancakes.

What foods should diabetics try and include in breakfast?

1. Oats

2. Ragi

3. Bajra

4. Karela

5. Buckwheat

6. Methi, Palak, Pudina, Coriander

7. Eggs

8. Dalia

9. Quinoa

10. Moong dal

Indian Rotis for Diabetic Breakfast 

Indians traditionally have some form of bread for breakfast. The suffed nachni roti has diabetic friendly vegetables like methi, cauliflower and fenugreek. We suggest you pair this with some low fat curds to make a complete breakfast by itself.

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A healthy snack which is full of protein, calcium and fiber is just what a diabetic needs in the morning. Have the Doodhi thepla recipe which is made of whole wheat flour, doodhi and low fat curds. This doodhi thepla can be had with some lehsun chutney and a glass of masala chaas to make a complete diabetic breakfast meal.

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You must include bajra in your breakfast during the week. This stuffed bajra roti recipe has low fat paneer, methi and tomatoes. Perfect for a complete breakfast meal. The fiber in bajra binds with the cholesterol and fats and ensures that it is ejected from your system.

Stuffed Bajra Roti (Gluten Free Recipe)

Jowar bajr garlic roti is easy to make. We have made it by combining both the millet flours, garlic paste and sesame seeds. Garlic will gives a unique flavor to the roti, as both the flours are bland. It also has heart protecting benefits. Being a good source of fibre, it is a wise choice for diabetics.

Jowar Bajra Garlic Roti

Can diabetics have Idlis for breakfast?

Yes, diabetics can have idlis. But not this traditional idli recipe as par boiled white rice is full of simple carbohydrates that may induce weight gain. Instead have the fibre rich oats idli which has no rice used. 

Multi flour idli recipe is yet another healthier version than traditional idli as there is no parboiled rice used in the recipe. healthy multi grain idli is made from urad dal, bajra flour, whole wheat flour, ragi flour and jowar flour. 

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Moong dal and spinach idli breaks all the stereotypes that tasty idlis cannot be made with rice. The bright green colour adds to its eye appeal. With 4.2 g of carbs per idli, it is a better option for a diabetic to indluge into.

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Can diabetics have dosa for breakfast?

Yes, diabetics can have dosas. But not this traditional dosa recipe as it has lots of rice. Have the fibre rich oats dosa which is gluten free and a good source of protein. Even better is add peas to the oats for a filling oats mutter dosa fiber rich recipe. 

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Buckwheat is a low GI seed which will slow down the release of nutrients and thus manages your blood sugar levels. Hence it’s an excellent option for switching your regular Dosa to having Buckwheat Dosa.

Buckwheat Dosa

Quinoa dosa recipe is a healthy dosa recip. Made from just 4 healthy ingredients, quinoa, urad dal, whole wheat flour and ghee, this is a popular quinoa dosa recipe we make at home. The batter requires no fermentation, so you can make this quinoa dosa at any time, although you must provide an hour’s time for the urad to soak before grinding it.

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Healthy Indian Pancakes for Diabetics

Breakfast for Diabetics should not have any refined flour in them. Chana dal pancakes are very good because  the high fiber content of the dal allows slow release of glucose into the bloodstream and manages your blood sugar levels.

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The combination of green peas and moong dal helps to enhance the fiber and protein content of green peas pancake recipe. Oats + Vegetables make a perfect option for vegetable oats pancake recipe for diabetics. 

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Buckwheat is considered as anti-hypertensive seed because of its high potassium and low sodium content and works great for buckwheat pancakes recipe made with sour low fat curds and doodhi.

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Diabetics love their upma and poha in the morning

Oats upma recipe is a meal by itself as it has oats which are fiber rich along with onions, carrots and green peas. The Oats Upma is quite filling, and ideal for breakfast as it will easily keep you satiated till lunch time.

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Quinoa upma is a truly healthy recipe made as a replacement to rava upma. What makes it healthy vegetable quinoa upma? Apart from the use of quinoa, the addition of veggies, peanuts and lemon juice. Try it out!

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Broken Wheat Upma, as the name suggests is a nutrient-rich wheat based upma. While the broken wheat brings in loads of dietary fibre and energy, carrot and green peas bring along a wealth of nutrients, especially vitamin A. 

Broken Wheat Upma, Healthy Breakfast Recipe

Karela for Diabetic Breakfast

Karela is extremely beneficial to diabetics and use it in any form. This karela thepla recipe uses the peels of karela and whole wheat flour and bajra as its base. It is suggest for diabetics to have karela juice first thing in the morning. Karela is also a great source of potassium and works for those with high blood pressure too. 

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Disclaimer:

It is highly recommended that these recipes be relished by diabetics only occasionally and in small quantities. It is best to consult your doctor or dietitian for individual dietary needs.

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