Take Your Diabetes Breakfast from Tame to Terrific

If the thought of eating breakfast makes you want to roll over in bed and catch a few more winks, chances are good you're in a diabetic breakfast rut. Many people with diabetes stick to a bland breakfast routine of egg white omelets or soggy oatmeal because they feel restricted by the foods they can eat.

Worse, some diabetics skip breakfast altogether because it seems like too much trouble to whip up a meal that is both healthy and tasty. This self-defeating habit can lead to a mid-morning energy dip, followed by a blood sugar spike from that inevitable trip to the vending machine for a Snicker's bar or breakfast pastry.

To create a healthy diabetes breakfast that makes you want to spring out of bed, it is important to plan ahead so that you have quick and convenient ingredients ready to go. Here are some easy and practical ways to add zip to your diabetes breakfast:

Scrambled Eggs Plus: Whether you use just egg whites or a combination of one whole egg and two egg whites, adding some lean protein and savory vegetables will turn a sleepy scramble into a tasty treat. Canadian bacon or turkey sausage, non- or low-fat shredded cheese, onions, green and red bell peppers, mushrooms, spinach and other flavorful add-ins will make you feel like you're eating at your favorite breakfast café. Helpful hint: Chop onions and other mix-ins ahead of time and freeze in single-serving plastic snack bags.

Mad About Muffins: Most breakfast muffins you buy in the supermarket are really glorified slices of cake in the shape of a muffin. To create a healthy diabetes breakfast muffin, prepare your own muffins from scratch using a variety of whole grains, such as almond, oat or whole wheat flours, blended with unbleached white flour. Add your favorite fruits and nuts, from peaches and bananas to walnuts and pecans, and flavorful spices such as cinnamon or ginger, to create a fiber-packed, nutritious muffin that tastes good and is good for you. Helpful hint: Bake a batch of muffins on the weekend and freeze them, then take out one muffin each night for the next morning.

Quesadillas Quickies: With some whole grain tortillas now containing as many as 13 grams of fiber and only 20 grams of carbohydrates per serving, quesadillas have become the new health food darling of the breakfast set. Top a fiber-filled tortilla with low- or non-fat shredded cheese and add lean proteins or vegetables of your choice, such as crumbled turkey bacon or a slice of avocado. Fold one half of the tortilla over the other and grill in a non-stick pan or sautee in olive oil or a "buttery" light spread until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crispy and golden brown. Helpful hint: Buy an extra package of tortillas for family members who will clamor for their own quesadillas.

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