Diabetic-Friendly Recipes for Game Day

Game day is all about friends, fun, and food! But if you have diabetes, it’s crucial to make smart choices. With these delicious and diabetic-friendly recipes, you’ll be the MVP of any game day party.

Baked Buffalo

Cauliflower Wings These tangy and spicy cauliflower wings are low-carb and packed with flavor. Enjoy them guilt-free as you cheer on your favorite team.

Ingredients:

• 1 large head of cauliflower
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup hot sauce
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cut cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
3. Combine almond flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Dip each floret in beaten eggs, then coat with almond flour mixture. Place on the baking sheet.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
5. In a separate bowl, mix hot sauce, melted butter, garlic powder, and onion powder. Toss baked cauliflower in the sauce, then return to the baking sheet.
6. Bake for an additional 10 minutes. Serve with your favorite low-carb dipping sauce.

Veggie and Hummus Stuffed Peppers

These colorful stuffed peppers are a refreshing, low-carb alternative to traditional game day snacks.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup hummus
• 6 mini bell peppers, halved and seeded
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
2. Spoon hummus into each pepper half, then top with the tomato-cucumber mixture. Arrange on a platter and serve chilled.

Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms

Satisfy your cravings with these hearty, low-carb stuffed mushrooms filled with spinach and cheese.

Ingredients:

• 24 large button mushrooms, cleaned and stems removed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a baking sheet.
2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
3. Remove from heat and let cool. Stir in mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, salt, and pepper.
4. Stuff each mushroom cap with the spinach-cheese mixture. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and cheese is melted.

Turkey and Avocado Lettuce Wraps

These low-carb lettuce wraps are a light and satisfying option that will keep you fueled during the game.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. cooked turkey breast, sliced
• 1 large ripe avocado, sliced
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 12 large lettuce leaves, washed and dried
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, combine lime juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
2. Lay out lettuce leaves and layer turkey, avocado, carrots, and red onion on each leaf. Drizzle with lime juice mixture and top with cilantro.
3. Roll up each lettuce wrap and secure with a toothpick. Serve immediately.

Smoky Chipotle Chili

This hearty chili is perfect for warming up on a chilly game day, and it’s diabetic-friendly too!

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb. lean ground turkey
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cans (15 oz each) low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (28 oz) no-salt-added crushed tomatoes
• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
• 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from the chipotle peppers
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional toppings: avocado, cilantro, lime wedges, shredded cheese, sour cream

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Remove turkey from the pot and set aside.
2. In the same pot, add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Return turkey to the pot. Stir in black beans, crushed tomatoes, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes.
4. Serve hot with your choice of toppings.

Now you have a full game day menu that’s both diabetic-friendly and delicious. With these recipes, you can indulge in tasty treats without compromising your health. Enjoy the game and dig in!