Many of us skimp on breakfast in the morning when it involves waking up early, but those living with diabetes know that it’s crucial to fuel your body with the proper nutrients to help control your blood sugar levels all day. According to Everyday Health, it’s especially important that you choose a combination of carbohydrates, healthy fats, and protein to keep you full through the morning. Here are some diabetic breakfast ideas to incorporate into your morning that are healthy, filling, and perhaps most importantly, delicious!

Oatmeal

You can pretty much never go wrong with a big nutritious bowl of oatmeal in the morning. Just be sure to choose rolled or steel-cut oats over the sugary instant variety. Don’t have time to make a pot of oatmeal in the morning? Opt for overnight oats instead. Mix one part oats with two parts milk and leave in the refrigerator overnight. If you need something to sweeten your oatmeal up, toss in some berries. Lastly, sprinkle some nuts on top and you’ve got yourself a filling breakfast packed with fiber and protein.

Veggie Omelet

Omelets are delicious, filling, and incredibly easy to make in a pinch. All you need to do is whisk 2-3 eggs together with a bit of milk and pour in a pan on medium heat. Add some cooked veggies in one half of the omelet, then fold over when the eggs are cooked through. Choose veggies that are high in vitamin C, such as bell peppers and tomatoes, as research has shown that vitamin C helps the body regulate its blood sugar levels.

Avocado Toast

This classic and simple breakfast is loaded with fiber and healthy fats to keep you full for hours. Avocados aren’t just delicious and versatile, they’re also a great source of vitamins C, E, K, and B6, as well as riboflavin, magnesium, and potassium. Spread half of an avocado onto a slice of whole-wheat toast and sprinkle with some lime juice, salt, pepper, and serve with a poached egg for some extra protein. If you want to get extra fancy, you can prep your avocado into guacamole first – trust us, it’s worth the extra effort.

Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast burritos are a great meal prep option for busy mornings when you don’t have the time to whip something up from scratch. They’re highly customizable, but for diabetics we recommend scrambled eggs, spinach, salsa, mushrooms, and chicken sausage on a whole-wheat tortilla. Just make the burritos ahead of time, wrap them in aluminum foil, and store in the freezer for later. In the morning, heat one in the microwave and bring it on the go! Yes, it really is that easy.

Smoothie

Smoothies can be hit or miss when it comes to sugar content, so it’s important that you make your own rather than buying one from the store. For a strawberry-banana smoothie, add one frozen banana, a handful of strawberries, and some milk to your blender. Lastly, add a handful of spinach as a way to sneak some more green vegetables into your diet. Not a fan of spinach? Not a problem, because you can’t even taste it once it’s all blended together.

French Toast

French toast is a classic weekend breakfast, but it tends to be loaded with sugar. Fortunately you can still enjoy it on occasion if you make it in a healthier way: just dip whole-grain bread in a mixture of eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. To make it diabetic-friendly, you’ll either need to stick to pure maple syrup, which has a lower glycemic index, or a sugar-free pancake variety. If you want to be extra safe, skip the syrup altogether and simply top with fresh fruit instead.

Breakfast Tacos

Fact: there’s never a bad time for tacos. For a breakfast version of this fan favorite, try using scrambled eggs, avocado, salsa, and black beans on whole-wheat or corn tortillas. And there’s good news for those who like their salsa extra spicy: capsaicin, the active ingredient in chili peppers, has been shown to help regulate blood glucose levels. A study conducted in 2006 found that participants who had consumed a meal containing cayenne pepper had lower levels of blood glucose. The more you know!

Sweet Potato Hash

Normally hashes are made with white potatoes, but sweet potatoes are a better option for people living with diabetes because they contain more fiber and important nutrients like calcium and vitamin A. You can also try adding mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, spinach, and lean sausage such as chicken or turkey for a nutrient-packed, filling breakfast. If you’ve got some extra tortillas lying around you can also use the hash as an easy filling for your breakfast burritos!

Peanut Butter and Fruit on Toast

This easy breakfast option is like a healthier version of the classic PB&J. If you’re not a fan of peanuts or you’re allergic to them, you can substitute other types of nut butters, such as almond or cashew – just make sure you’re going for the all-natural variety with no added sugars or palm oil. Now just slather some on a slice of whole-grain toast and top with cut-up strawberries for an incredibly quick and easy breakfast option.

Yogurt Parfait

Yogurt can be tricky for those with diabetes because many varieties contain a large amount of sugar. Greek yogurt, on the other hand, is a safer alternative because it typically has less sugar and more protein than its conventional cousin. Layer low-fat, plain Greek yogurt with strawberries, blueberries, and walnuts for a protein-rich breakfast. As an added bonus, regularly consuming nuts also helps lower your risk of heart disease, which diabetics are at a higher risk of developing.