Top 10 Breakfasts ideas for Type 2 Diabetes That Are Both Healthy and Delicious

Top 10 Breakfasts ideas for Type 2 Diabetes That Are Both Healthy and Delicious

Are you tired of choosing between tasty and healthy when it comes to breakfast? Don’t worry we have got you covered. You need not feel frustrated to find a perfect balance between managing your blood sugar levels and satisfying your taste buds.

Start your day with diabetic-friendly breakfast options like Multi Millet Upma, Millet Rava Idli, Ragi Idli, or Multi Millets Dosa. These nutritious meals are high in fiber, regulate blood sugar, and provide essential vitamins, making them perfect for managing Type 2 diabetes

At Millex, we offer you healthy instant mixes like Multi Millet Dosa Instant Mix, which offers diabetic-friendly breakfast options without compromising the taste. Our mission is to make these small-seeded grains, which are highly nutritious, a natural choice for food in rural and urban India. In this post, let’s see the top 10 breakfast recipes for type 2 diabetes that are delicious and blood sugar-friendly:

1. Multi Millets dosa 

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Ingredients:

1 cup multi millet flour, ¼ cup rice flour, ½ cup tsp cumin seeds, ¼ tsp ginger powder, the required amount of salt.

Method:

  • First, you have to mix millet flour, rice flour, cumin seeds, ginger powder, and salt in a bowl and store it in an airtight container to prevent it from getting spoiled.  
  • To prepare multi-millet dosa, you have to take ½ cup of the mix and add some water to make a smooth dosa batter.
  • Now, you should place a nonstick pan on the stove and heat the pan, lightly lubricate it with oil, and pour the batter to form a thin dosa.
  • Choose to cook it on a medium flame until it turns crispy. Then flip the other side and cook for another minute. Your multi millet dosa is now ready to eat and serve it with chutney or sambhar to enhance the taste.

The multi-millet dosa is a healthy and delicious recipe, but preparing it might need more time. So make use of the Multi Millet Dosa mix to prepare your breakfast instantly and have a blood sugar-friendly breakfast.

 2. Ragi idli 

Healthy ragi idli served with coconut chutney on a brown plate

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Ingredients:

1 cup ragi flour, ¼ tsp baking soda, ½ tsp salt, ½ cup rice flour

Method:             

  • You need to mix ragi flour, rice flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl and store in an airtight container.
  • To make ragi idlis, you can take 1 cup of the mix and add 1/2 cup yogurt and water as needed to form a thick batter. Keep it aside and leave it to rest for 10 minutes.
  • Now lubricate idli molds with oil, and you have to steam the batter for 10-12 minutes until cooked completely.
  • You can serve it with chutney or sambhar or any other side dish as you wish.

3. Millet Rava Idli       

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Ingredients:

One cup millet flour, ½ cup semolina (rava), ¼ tsp baking soda, ½ tsp salt.

Method:

  • First, you should mix millet flour, semolina, baking soda, and salt in a bowl and store it in an airtight container to avoid contamination.
  • To prepare millet rava idli, you have to mix 1 cup of the mix with ¼ cup yogurt and enough water to make a thick batter and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  • Now you have to grease the idli molds with oil to avoid idlis getting stuck with the mold and steam for 10 to 12 minutes until it becomes fluffy and cooked.
  • Your Millet rava idli is now ready to serve with coconut chutney or sambhar.

Instead of doing these complicated processes, you can use an instant Millet Rava Idli mix, which helps you save time and also enjoy a low-sugar breakfast for diabetics

4. Multi Millet upma           

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Ingredients:

One cup mixed millet flour, ½ tsp mustard seeds, ½ tsp cumin seeds, ¼ tsp turmeric, and salt to taste.

Method:

  • You have to take a bowl and mix the millet flour, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric, and salt. You should not forget to keep it safe in an airtight container and a moisture-free place.
  • To prepare multi-millet upma, you have to heat one tablespoon of oil in a pan. Then add some mustard and cumin seeds, and saute for a minute to cook it.
  • Now add 1 cup of water and bring it to a boil, and add ½ cup of the upma mix, stir well, and cook until water is absorbed and the millet turns soft.
  • Serve it hot with coconut chutney to make it even more delicious.

5. Ragi Masala Dosa

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Ingredients:

One cup ragi flour, ½ cup rice flour, ¼ tsp turmeric, 1.2 tsp cumin seeds, salt to taste.

Method:

  • You need to take a bowl and add ragi flour, rice flour, turmeric, cumin seeds, and salt and keep it in a moisture-free container.
  • To make ragi masala dosa mix, you have to add some water gradually to ½ cup of the mix to make a thin batter.
  • Now you have to place a pan on the stove and heat it. Grease it with oil lightly and pour the batter to form a dosa.
  • You should cook it on a medium heat until it turns crispy.
  • Your ragi masala dosa is now ready to serve with chutney or sambhar.

6. Ragi Dosa

Ingredients:

One cup ragi flour, ¼ cup rice flour, ½ tsp cumin seeds, salt to taste.

Method:

  • The first step you have to do is to mix ragi flour, rice flour, cumin seeds, and salt in a bowl and keep it in an airtight container.
  • To make the ragi dosa, you should mix ½ cup of the dry mix with enough water to make a smooth batter.
  • Place a nonstick pan on the stove. Now, heat a nonstick pan, grease lightly, and pour the batter to form a thin dosa.
  • You have to cook it on medium heat until crispy, flip it, cook for another minute, and then serve it with chutney or sambhar.

7. Ragi Porridge

Ingredients:

One cup of ragi flour and salt is needed for taste.

Method:

  • You have to mix ragi flour and salt in a bowl and keep it aside.
  • To make ragi porridge, you need to take 2 tablespoons of the mix and add 1 cup of milk or water to the mix.
  • Now, you can cook it over a medium flame and stir continuously until the porridge gets thick.
  • Now, you can serve it warm to have a nutritious and delicious breakfast.

8. Millet Salad

Ingredients:

One cup cooked and cooled millet, ¼ cup dried cranberries or raising, ¼ cup sunflower seeds, ¼ tsp salt, 1 tsp lemon juice.

Method:

  • You need to take a bowl and mix cooked and cooled millet, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, salt, and lemon juice and store it in an airtight container. To prepare millet salad, you can just fluff the millet salad mix and add some freshly chopped veggies like cucumber, tomatoes, and bell peppers to add an extra crunch.
  • You have to toss it well and serve it chill to enjoy the delicious and nutrient-rich breakfast.
  • Your low-carb breakfast for type 2 diabetes is now ready to eat.

9. Millet Puttu

Ingredients:

1 cup millet flour, ¼ cup grated coconut, ½ tsp cumin seeds, salt as required.

Method:

Take a bowl and mix millet flour, grated coconut, cumin seeds, and salt.
  • Now, to make millet puttu, steam the mixture in a steamer for 10 to 12 minutes until it turns fluffy.
  • Now, you can serve it with banana slices or curry to have a wholesome breakfast.

10. Sprouted Ragi Dosa

Ingredients:

1 cup sprouted ragi flour, ½ cup rice flour, ¼ tsp cumin seeds, ¼ tsp black pepper, and salt to taste.

Method:

  • You have to take a bowl and mix sprouted ragi flour, rice flour, cumin seeds, and salt.
  • To make sprouted ragi dosa, you have to take ½ cup of the mix and add a little water to form a smooth and thin batter.
  • You should place a nonstick pan on the stove and heat the pan.
  • Now grease the pan with a little oil and pour the batter to form a dos. Choose to cook it on a medium flame until it turns crispy.
  • Serve it hot with chutney or sambhar.

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The above-mentioned ten breakfast options, including nutrient-dense ingredients like millet, ragi, and other wholesome grains, offer a perfect balance of taste and blood sugar control. Whether you are in the mood for crispy dosas, fluffy idlis, or refreshing salads, these recipes can help you start your day on a healthy note without compromising on flavor.

At Millex, we offer a wide range of healthy instant mixes to offer you the best Indian breakfast for type 2 diabetes in your busy schedule. Our instant millet products are nutrient-rich health mixes. This makes it easier to maintain a balanced diet without compromising on your taste. Choose Millex to lead a healthier lifestyle and enjoy instant, nutrient-rich meals that fit seamlessly into your busy schedule.

what is a good breakfast for a type 2 diabetes ?

A great breakfast for Type 2 diabetes includes nutrient-rich options like Multi Millets Dosa, Ragi Idli, Ragi Dosa, Millet Rava Idli, and Multi Millet Upma. These millet-based dishes are high in fiber, help regulate blood sugar, and provide a balanced start to your day.

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