Finding out you have gestational diabetes during pregnancy is never fun. Pregnancy is hard enough without having to count carbs and test blood sugar.
But as someone who has had gestational diabetes twice now, I can tell you it really isn’t that bad. There as so many easy gestational diabetes dinner ideas out there, you’re not as limited as you think.
Today I’m sharing my favorite go to gestational diabetes dinners. Let me know which ones you like the most.
Low Carb Dinner Recipes For Gestational Diabetes
1. Easy Keto Enchiladas
These easy keto enchiladas make the top of the list. They’re my favorite.
They’re low carb and high flavor. You need to try them.
2. Keto Chicken Parm
A gestational diabetes diagnosis doesn’t mean giving up comfort food. With a couple ingredient swaps chicken parm can be an easy gestational diabetes dinner.
3. Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Stuffed Zucchini boats make an excellent easy gestational diabetes dinner.
These are stuffed with Italian sausage and cheese and come together in under and hour.
4. Chicken Broccoli Casserole
With only 7 carbs a serving you’re sure to get your fill of this easy cheesy chicken broccoli casserole.
5. Steak Kababs
These marinaded steak kebabs are high protein and packed with flavor to satisfy all your gestational diabetes dinner needs.
6. Chicken Stir Fry
It doesn’t get any easier than this chicken stir fry that comes together in under 15 minute. This is probably the quickest dinner of the whole list.
7. Taco Skillet
You don’t have to give up tacos with gestational diabetes, you only need to give up the shell. But thanks to this taco skillet recipe, you won’t even miss it.
8. Cauliflower Crust Pizza
It doesn’t get any better than this cauliflower crust pizza. Packed with nutrients and low carb to keep mom and baby safe.
9. Broccoli Stuffed Chicken
Can anybody say no to anything stuffed with cheese and wrapped with bacon? I don’t think so.
These broccoli and cheese stuffed chicken breasts are absolutely delicious.
10. Keto Beef Birria Tacos
This beef Birria taco recipe swaps out regular corn tortillas for a zero carb option that makes this meal gestational diabetes friendly.
Birria tacos are an obsession of mine and I love that these are low carb.
11. Chicken Drumsticks & Parmesan Zucchini Fries
Seasoned drumsticks and cheesy baked zucchini fries are a great spring meal for gestational diabetes. Pair them with a side of brown rice, not white, to keep it safe for a gestational diabetes pregnancy.
12. Egg Roll In A Bowl
While I will admit the shell is the best part of an egg roll, you don’t need to totally miss out when you have gestational diabetes.
With this recipe you can still have your egg roll, just in a bowl.
13. Korean Beef Bowl
This Korean beef bowl recipe is packed with protein and flavor. It calls for cauliflower rice but depending on your blood sugar, you may be able to get away with brown rice in moderation.
14. Big Mac Casserole
This Big Mac casserole recipe will have you not missing those three buns at all, I promise you that.
Packed with flavor and low carb, just what you need for your gestational diabetes diet.
15. Spaghetti Squash Casserole
This spaghetti squash casserole has a creamy, spicy buffalo sauce, with juicy chicken and melty cheese.
You’re going to love this easy 6-ingredient dinner!
What To Eat For Dinner With Gestational Diabetes
When you have gestational diabetes, dinner doesn’t have to be complicated or restrictive.
The goal is to keep your blood sugar stable, which usually means focusing on meals that are high in protein, healthy fats, and fiber, while keeping carbs balanced.
Some of the easiest ways to do that are:
- Choosing low carb swaps like cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, or lettuce wraps
- Pairing carbs (like brown rice) with protein to help prevent spikes
- Prioritizing whole foods like chicken, beef, eggs, and vegetables
- Avoiding heavily processed carbs like white pasta, bread, and sugary sauces
Every pregnancy is different, so what works for one person might not work for another. But meals like the ones in this list are a great starting point and are generally safe for most gestational diabetes diets.
Final Thoughts
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by a gestational diabetes diagnosis, just know you’re not alone. I’ve been there, and I promise it gets easier once you find meals that work for you.
The biggest shift for me was realizing I didn’t have to completely give up the foods I loved, I just had to make a few simple swaps. Once I figured that out, everything felt a lot more manageable.
Hopefully this list gave you some easy dinner ideas you can actually look forward to eating. Save a few favorites, try them out, and see what works best for your body.
And if you’ve found a go-to gestational diabetes dinner that isn’t on this list, I’d love to hear it!
