Diabetes-Friendly Christmas Recipes
Having diabetes doesn't mean you have to miss out on all of the yummy Christmas treats! From the main course to dessert, we have a variety of diabetes-appropriate dishes to help you have a healthy and delicious holiday.
![roasted garlic parmesan cabbage](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/q6QoJSFRAyUXilSXpopv9mJEE90=/364x242/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Roasted-Garlic-Parmesan-Cabbage-1x1-1-d5ca8110d74141d49afed9c04f8f95e5.jpg)
Our 20 Best Christmas Recipes for Insulin Resistance
![a recipe photo of Anthony Andersonâs Sweet Potato Home Fries with Cranberry-Hazelnut Crumble](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/wq5uuKAUcPzQoUwS94y_tr9wEXw=/364x242/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/SweetPotatoHomeFries-Beauty-021-b525af0254e646d0ab68bedb7f1ecb9b.jpg)
Anthony Anderson’s Sweet Potato Home Fries with Cranberry-Hazelnut Crumble
![Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Onions](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/cW4v8_QiTpqbS1vUwtDQivXv8cY=/364x242/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/249972-sauteed-brussels-sprouts-with-bacon-and-onions-beauty-horizontal-925f2d2751c2448690472c0829960484.jpg)
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Onions
![Overhead view of a bowl of Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes recipe](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/RlKdYwpm9osCIi_TbdlwS-crggo=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/maple-roasted-sweet-potatoes-hero-03-252258-4000x2700-7859d36ea7ff433097892baa47cb3d47.jpg)
Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes
![Overhead view of a bowl of Dill Mustard Sauce recipe next to a plate of smoked salmon](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/_NsUjj2AJP21yFofgW7rxvpvaCY=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/dill-mustard-sauce-hero-02-250851-4000x2700-a561540fc2194a5db3c1d78cbb5e649f.jpg)
Dill Mustard Sauce
![Smoked Tuna Spread Canapes on a board](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/hVz297G4_-OvwnY9HwZDd0U49M8=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/EWL-7680-SmokedTunaSpreadCanapes-10867-d2f64e48be2741a9afa1e84dd292c24f.jpg)
Smoked Tuna Spread Canapés
![Herb-Roasted Turkey](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/zG9O9Wr99lYbDOT1_lsbC80ju0o=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/249300-herb-roasted-turkey-beauty-horizontal-a53fc6085a1d4a9fbbd5b4ad43d9442a.jpg)
Herb-Roasted Turkey
![Oven-Roasted Squash with Garlic & Parsley](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/Yfs-Dgr3Uu50E3P0Z2T3RXmZ4ds=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/45739811-dec1322d1f064d73bb697007af332869.jpg)
Oven-Roasted Squash with Garlic & Parsley
![a recipe photo of the Mini Crustless Caramelized Onion Quiches served on a plate](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/TxSV9EMzy4KpEnjmk-vV2sontNo=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Mini-Crustless-Caramelized-Onion-Quiches-1x1-1-237df964bc854daa8eac1752a3de7833.jpg)
Mini Crustless Caramelized Onion & Cheese Quiches
![3757020.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/kZoJSZwskkBDO3i88nZsAorjMfs=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3747654-a83a4b4a40374a38b42e9abb742569f2.jpg)
Brown Sugar-Glazed Beets
![Flourless Chocolate Cookies](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/Ohcdvjq2ao2RbmwYtXs4liYug4s=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/50992821-84e5026f06a143e7b5187020f21d2962.jpg)
Flourless Chocolate Cookies
![8524824.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/z3mPOKJlvraIOcWSafznw9KgsDA=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/8524824-42d2818840884b4fb73f226f5f3bc781.jpg)
Fresh Apple Squares
![Vanilla Candy Cane Peppermint Bars on cookie sheet](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/AVDlvF3gltnTo0POwdkJVk9Abxc=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Vanilla-Candy-Cane-Peppermint-Bars--d19311b78a5742d88c9b85187e880ec4.png)
Diabetes-Friendly Christmas Cookie Recipes
![a recipe photo of the Cranberry-Coconut Oatmeal Cookies](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/nk0innEt2miPXnshWD1MdWw_CMk=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Cranberry-Coconut-Oatmeal-Cookies-1x1-1-0b76f257d6054aa6a72fef8d1dae0d78.jpg)
Cranberry-Coconut Oatmeal Cookies
![4027936.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/2Dpa1fRUINZMvvTH6Qv84Ft-FO0=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4027936-b67bca1910944fb1b109989c70083508.jpg)
Quinoa & Chia Oatmeal Mix
![8524738.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/U7B0bHzJmaYDEL4btg7Ng5N1738=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/8524738-92fff82429d04bfcaf8d3493efcfa6b8.jpg)
Apple Cider Chicken
![Chocolate Nut Bark](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/maIb8e880_-LsCdOmWoNbSPcB8w=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/38843001-cb68a109168a4a32ba1e962ffe8d8901.jpg)
Chocolate Nut Bark
![3756708.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/ATXdh9doFERpVjoytQR7SPf3_xQ=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3747351-8e6b2bb69c4844829cbf99c082a29150.jpg)
Cider Gravy
![6437119.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/eZgiS6EZ_Joj31ASJvsrRcQfK9Y=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/6437119-950470e6e6f342178c78c06a9ca69cf7.jpg)
Irish Pork Roast with Roasted Root Vegetables
![3758124.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/IO5WkPrGziNBT7lO0df_JVY4Yq8=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3758124-1aec14131dcc4c21b806a321e13d2c40.jpg)
Quick Pickled Turnips
![7409355.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/yjVKKYYbkE0zIrPtLgPIu8JoeCk=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/7409355-cb73047fe32c4ed2a2a74f2d1b85871c.jpg)
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Goat Cheese & Pomegranate
![5959781.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/oiglFsHnsLkVYn6DVo_31x53qdA=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/5959781-0d6278dec67e40c9bc1b3ab297c1c2d9.jpg)
Cranberry Crumble Bars
![3757890.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/8qP0-Ez-wdlTic18m4hOObee_xg=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3757890-6b0e4ec16f5641e1b050c2593f9105c4.jpg)
Caramelized Spiced Pears
![Spinach Salad with Warm Maple Dressing](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/yclfpVxC5lWNL_1bV_f2v9FWRlU=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/6326436-c561a0c334e747f39df69a1675365182.jpg)
Spinach Salad with Warm Maple Dressing
![5712156.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/DjqOBZozpFTkZLR7iFmzrhXtHDA=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/5712156-5a20960ae8b142eb88da30b7faee6bbe.jpg)
Gingerbread Tea Cake
![3757557.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/pkOMW1ppw1m_rO29VXduBwxwwps=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3757557-1702114b8f5f4ac49179f939d2c218eb.jpg)
Scandinavian Pickled Herring Bites
![3756464.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/DmZwbfC01X0vcsUknSdBUWIIepc=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3747108-2ec126db195f495e8d4bdbe14a84be97.jpg)
Meringues
![5591966.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/ueun2m2XQCuLsDR4z4eEGh6vsUk=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/5591966-71d3b2b2bc2546cbb71c96b15522e29c.jpg)
Green Beans with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
![3757577.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/9WFrvXi8j4aK7AE02pFtNazpitI=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3748204-ba2bc51830f04a34b7e3c80b1c993865.jpg)
Sweet Potato & Turnip Mash with Sage Butter
![lemon dill green beans](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/d_3K1pn0MvLkxpoeioHpp5vgII8=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/image-3-1-6ff527861d75468586a334762a69b192.jpg)
Lemon-Dill Green Beans
![3755686.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/JqCXiCSgNB9SSV6TmZVHsOF2z9s=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3729062-e90240060cc74b6dbfb55338c49a3399.jpg)
Drunken Prunes
![4525960.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/CvzGV9jQ3bugiXiWpsvx7zF68wY=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4525960-7b4f17db406e4ab7bb85b3b9ab5a492a.jpg)
Morning Glory Muffins
![a recipe photo of German Red Cabbage](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/DMEbFiERrFwd21_1JgMxyiDTN0o=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/GermanRedCabbage-1X1-1117220156-ea950442eaae4e4b97f11098db50bfef.jpg)
German Red Cabbage
![5290333.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/AaIujfJKoJuIUhsKWpP6uxyA6CI=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/5290333-b170c8fc83ca4123b7f1d45e957b13f2.jpg)
4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookie
![3994519.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/hMEy217kXMoJ5Fi7XZB_CPKosF4=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3994519-e427da3202ff4d26ade14507bcbb0c95.jpg)
Simple Green Salad with Citronette
![4027920.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/K2RRa6-Im2C-47tz-2tguGBBnbk=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4027920-116d849628514b6a8b364740c0ec74b4.jpg)
Wilted Kale with Warm Shallot Dressing
![Tomato-Basil Skewers](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/uF7sxmdG16Ou3MCmBH0yRHvKKtk=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/tomato-basil-skewers-420789552e2245429d62ae1e22306787.jpg)
Caprese Skewers
![5202355.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/SfFjhYxNDQyL4Ewp2-LwjgpCWEw=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/5202355-722043cc32f143728c1a0cac9566ed36.jpg)
Black Forest Cake Roll
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Smoked Trout Crackers with Lemon-Dill Mayonnaise
![Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Garlic Yogurt Sauce](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/fWJIkIlFftZVgdYvejDfgmKYS8o=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Hasselback-Sweet-Potatoes-with-Garlic-Ypgurt-Sauce-v1-1x1-1-2819903d26604909bcd806082c450f9d.jpg)
Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Garlic-Yogurt Sauce
![3758515.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/AW75LEV2ZU2HYxwHEvtJLxckFtw=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3758482-496261d99dd24122849e19028963a122.jpg)
Chocolate Cookie Icing
![5802584.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/N2nNWD7u2nm22BvQNEV9YThIGQs=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/5802584-43e44e88f2ed4cdc977c859ee803cc2e.jpg)
Vegan French-Fried Onions
![7860873.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/fvvKmKdULBTtGPgwVHI1UybbJM8=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/7860873-347d2f20cc5544299e08dd44a938ea47.jpg)
Light and Luscious Pumpkin Pie
![3757592.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/XzFnBhKXWzYlR4NrMCHXjzI7FfM=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3757592-a85978d48b2646b3836bf0a19af4cf96.jpg)
Curried Cashews
![3759184.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/9mSjjnWrGvn23cTIaXhgdyP0wgs=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3759184-2207a7d046eb4046817a394c27359f43.jpg)
Honey-Glazed Roasted Delicata Squash
![3757927.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/6NPZEIZY7eOU2QpKxf774s4gg0E=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3748562-8bf9960e19a64bda9683dedba313c6b1.jpg)
Fennel & Pork Stew
![4114408.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/CLrUqIPZ3cErW0U-zdNArV8164Y=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4114408-ff0275f388204403b13af6fd384c2242.jpg)
Chocolate-Dipped Apricots
![Mini Gingerbread House Cookies](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/9OC7mXRQRYbo77IxeL_iS64Tgms=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/45765551-e372f2c531e941cc93e6c94c04b9bca5.jpg)
Mini Gingerbread House Cookies
![3755965.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/DdCWtiPFUfZ8UvVtP2UFB62Amsg=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3755965-49af38b8ad1c44468b41c38d7598441b.jpg)
Smashed Spiced Sweet Potatoes
![Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/AA1IX6fj_xvq0k6VHXQWhmrmlBM=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4565823-bd73566a3e2c4d388a03f61092ad82d7.jpg)
Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
![3978208.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/6ExKD7-c5tjXC--yPr4JjQPXwuI=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3978208-6c7058788bb84e2ea2a8deca2c5bdb1f.jpg)
Hot Cider with Apple Brandy & Spices
![The paprika spice blend recipe in a small bowl](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/o0vSuye7hCRAJbGdyfxmEwr32so=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/paprika-spice-blend-252886-3x2c-b7e21b4511ae4bf18df866ae70a33a28.jpg)
You'll Want to Use This Paprika Spice Blend on Everything
![3757591.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/xY_nRg6xjk5lez-f-OwPCPSEpKY=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3748218-3e39d05bf820437f93561d5c482a9404.jpg)
Chile-Lime Peanuts
![5969634.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/01RbDCXpvl1jy8SURxC3TvKXwFQ=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/5969634-f5515b8ce5d64ca2bc7447aa4c7d9e74.jpg)
Garlic-Rosemary Roast Beef with Horseradish Sauce
![3757575.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/hp-xHRN5d4Sd-gicHsKzArI5T3U=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3748203-e473ef871aa047d5947ca2b026380fdb.jpg)
Roasted Delicata Squash & Onions
![crudite vegetable wreath with ranch dip](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/L9iL0AcH4-mQVTYlaIVo_Ho8h6I=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/45762131-4e5018b9d08246beb46eb321006e63eb.jpg)
EatingWell Crudité Vegetable Wreath with Ranch Dip
![5289571.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/lkK-0ElwKrtHb_8pbCAEQlW9Woc=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/5289571-f401a0d7a98f4b2a8e6c973f5703f424.jpg)
Fork-Tender Pot Roast
![3757389.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/UW9U2Tv6atTOcYVbu8T42bRo8qk=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3756023-a9d6ae4791484e08bc5b6b1ef1f135f2.jpg)
Two Simple Herb-Roasted Chickens
![3953353.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/b1LcnDBtt1ZR1svjAWhDLb_LTbs=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3953353-c164d9c145784d85b5896f8389683bd4.jpg)
Apple-Cinnamon Fruit Bars
![3755556.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/Rl7oOlFePRCxi2cWdI47qFVrl1I=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3728450-d3fba8ea79e94280b08fcb722b70fa77.jpg)
Overnight Oatmeal
![Slow-Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/_yhj0v2Jg-r2ZdNxJ0Q1_Pyrr1Y=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/45658131-9278ae705d554762b94a267d6c8c3d13.jpg)
Slow-Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes
![5451434.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/2CVM5f0VSV0FPxkw1X3Lav24NeM=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/5451434-e453dff8b8594789b2dd018cbaabe158.jpg)
Traditional Herbed Roast Turkey
![5959801.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/RXOJvjJ92PhORfFvO9rxdo84lnk=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/5959801-db7cd9961cce49019ba063eaf026aea9.jpg)
Peppermint Chocolate Tart