Diabetes Meal Plan
Designed by Celiac Disease Foundation Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Janelle Smith, the Celiac and Diabetes 5-Day Meal Plan helps those with a dual diagnosis of diabetes and celiac disease or non-celiac wheat sensitivity to eat nutritiously and safely.
Monday
Breakfast – GF Banana Oatmeal (65 g carb, 452 calories)
- 3/4 cup Bob’s Red Mill quick gluten-free oatmeal (44 g carb)
- ½ banana (15 g carb)
- 1/8 cup walnut pieces (2 g carb)
- 1/3 cup 1% fat milk (4 g carb)
AM Snack – Cheese and crackers (14 g carb, 207 calories)
- 1 oz cheddar cheese (0 g carb)
- 10 Crunchmaster Multiseed crackers (14 g carb)
Lunch – Turkey sandwich (62 g carb, 459 calories)
- 2 slices Rudi’s multigrain gluten-free bread (34 g carb)
- 4 oz sliced turkey (2 g carb)
- 1 tsp mayo, 1 tsp mustard, romaine lettuce, tomato (1-2 g carb)
- 1 medium-large apple (24 g carb)
PM Snack – Pretzels and hummus (14 g carb, 78 calories)
- 12 Snyder’s GF pretzel sticks (12 g carb)
- 1 tbsp plain hummus (2 g carb)
Dinner – Chicken Pasta Alfredo (61 g carb, 474 calories)
- 1 serving Dairy-free pasta alfredo (44 g carb)
- 2 tbsp sundried tomatoes (10 g carb)
- 1 grilled chicken breast (0 g carb)
- 6 grilled asparagus spears (6 g carb)
Dessert – Strawberries and cream (14 g carb, 84 calories)
- 1 cup strawberries (12 g carb)
- 2 tbsp whipped topping (2 g carb)
Tuesday
Breakfast – Hot cereal topped with yogurt (62 g carb, 459 calories)
- 1/2 cup cooked (¼ cup uncooked) Hodgson Mill buckwheat with flaxseed (33 g carb)
- ½ cup nonfat greek yogurt (5 g carb)
- 2 tsp honey (12 g carb)
- 10 hazelnuts chopped (5 g carb)
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (0 g carb)
AM Snack – Apple and cheese (15 g carb, 169 calories)
- 1 small apple (15 g carb)
- 1 oz cheddar cheese (0 g carb)
Lunch – Ranch Chicken Wrap (57 g carb, 574 calories)
- 1 gluten-free tortilla (17 g carb)
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, shredded (1 g carb)
- 2 tbsp ranch dressing (2 g carb)
- 1 tbsp salsa (1 g carb)
- 15 Frito-Lay Fritos (16 g carb)
- Pear fruit cup (21 g carb)
- 2 oz chicken breast (0 g carb)
PM Snack – Crackers and dip (17 g carb, 190 calories)
- 10 Mary’s Gone Crackers – Super Seed (15 g carb)
- 2 tbsp serving Romesco dip (2 g carb)
Dinner – Spaghetti Squash Carbonara with Garlic Bread (57 g carb, 574 calories)
- 1 serving Spaghetti Squash Carbonara (15 g carb)
- 2 slices Rudi’s original GF bread (34 g carb)
- 2 tsp garlic spread, 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese (0 g carb)
- 1 cup broccoli (6 g carb)
Wednesday
Breakfast – Hot cereal (62 g carb, 447 calories)
- 1/2 cup cooked (1/4 cup uncooked) Cream of Rice cereal (36 g carb)
- ¼ cup blueberries (5 g carb)
- 1/3 cup 1% fat milk (7 g carb)
- 2 tbsp chopped pecans (2 g carb)
- 1/3 cup shredded coconut (4 g carb)
- 1 tangerine (11 g carb)
AM Snack – “Ants on a Log” (14 g carb, 222 calories)
- 2 stalks celery (2 g carb)
- 2 tbsp almond butter (7 g carb)
- 2 tsp raisins (5 g carb)
Lunch – Chickpea & Quinoa Salad (59 g carb, 653 calories)
- ½ cup chickpeas (17 g carb)
- ½ cup quinoa (30 g carb)
- 2 cups mixed greens (2 g carb)
- 1/3 cup red bell peppers (10 g carb)
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (3 g carb)
- 1 tsp olive oil (0 g carb)
- 2 oz roasted chicken breast (0 g carb)
PM Snack – (14 g carb, 152 calories)
- ½ cup cottage cheese (4 g carb)
- 10 cherries (10 g carb)
Dinner – Pot Roast (65 g carb, 388 calories)
- 1 serving Slow-cooker Pot Roast with shallots, carrots, and potatoes
Thursday
Breakfast – Brunch Casserole (53 g carb, 625 calories)
- 1 serving Brunch Casserole (27 g carb)
- 8 oz orange juice (26 g carb)
AM Snack – Cheese and crackers (14 g carb, 157 calories)
- 10 Nut Thins crackers – almond and rice (14 g carb)
- 1 oz goat cheese (0 g carb)
Lunch – Greek Pasta Salad (59 g carb, 549 calories)
- 1 cup quinoa rice fusilli pasta (43 g carb
- ½ cup sliced cucumbers (2 g carb)
- 2 oz feta cheese (2 g carb)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (0 g carb)
- ½ cup sliced grape tomatoes (3 g carb)
- ½ cup artichoke hearts (9 g carb)
PM Snack – (16 g carb, 182 calories)
- 2 Amy’s gluten-free Chocolate Biscotti (14 g carb)
- 2 tbsp almonds raw (2 g carb)
Dinner – Salmon with Risotto (54 g carb, 696 calories)
- 4 oz salmon fillet grilled (0 g carb)
- 6 asparagus (4 g carb)
- 1 cup Easy Risotto (50 g carb)
Friday
Breakfast – Cinnamon Raisin French Toast and Eggs (58 g carb, 392 calories)
- 2 slices Rudi’s Cinnamon Raisin Bread (36 g carb)
- 1 egg (1 g carb)
- ½ cup vanilla almond milk (11 g carb)
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (8 g carb)
- 2 hard boiled eggs (2 g carb)
AM Snack – (15 g carb, 123 calories)
- 1 serving baby carrots (7 g carb)
- ¼ cup hummus (8 g carb)
Lunch – Soup and Salad (60 g carb, 703 calories)
- 1.5 cup dairy-free Butternut squash soup (24 g carb)
- 2 oz grilled chicken breast (0 g carb)
- 1.5 servings Summer Salad (26 g carb)
PM Snack – GF Chex Mix (18 g carb, 143 calories)
- 1 cup Chex Mix with Snyder’s mini pretzels (18 g carb)
Dinner – Veggie Chili and Cornbread (65 g carb, 355 calories)
- 1 serving Vegetarian Chili (46 g carb)
- 2 inch square Pamela’s Cornbread (19 g carb)
Dessert – (15 g carb, 119 calories)
- 1 tbsp Pillsbury gluten-free chocolate chip cookie dough (15 g carb)