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Healthy Gestational Diabetes Breakfast Recipes for Stable Blood Sugar

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A quick, easy, and delicious breakfast recipe designed to keep blood sugar stable for those managing gestational diabetes. Combines cottage cheese, oats, chia seeds, and fresh berries for a balanced and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) small-curd, low-fat cottage cheese
  • ½ cup (45 g) rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) chia seeds
  • ½ cup (120 ml) unsweetened almond milk
  • ½ teaspoon (1.5 g) ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup (75 g) fresh berries (blueberries or raspberries)
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds)
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract (optional)
  • Stevia or monk fruit sweetener (optional, to taste)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of small-curd cottage cheese, ½ cup rolled oats, and 1 tablespoon chia seeds. Stir gently to evenly distribute oats and chia seeds.
  2. Add ½ cup unsweetened almond milk, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract if using. Mix until well combined; mixture should be thick but pourable.
  3. Sweeten to taste with stevia or monk fruit sweetener, starting with a pinch and adjusting after tasting.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally overnight, to allow chia seeds to thicken and oats to soften.
  5. Before serving, stir the mixture lightly and top with ½ cup fresh berries and 2 tablespoons chopped nuts.
  6. Serve cold from the refrigerator or let sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes if preferred.

Notes

Use small-curd cottage cheese for best texture. Chilling overnight improves texture and flavor. Toast nuts lightly before chopping for enhanced crunch and flavor. Adjust sweetness carefully to avoid blood sugar spikes. Substitute frozen berries if fresh are unavailable. For gluten-free, ensure oats are certified gluten-free.

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Keywords: gestational diabetes, healthy breakfast, stable blood sugar, cottage cheese, oats, chia seeds, low sugar, diabetic-friendly

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