It is important to understand that snacking in diabetes is not only acceptable, but encouraged, as long as the snacks are healthy. Keeping a number of diabetic snack recipes on hand, therefore, can help you to maintain a healthy diabetic diet. Snacking between meals is also important for some diabetics who should eat at certain times or along with medication. Your snacking approach should be discussed with your dietitian, according to Reader’s Digest (RD.com).
Healthy Diabetic Snack Recipes
Healthy Diabetic Party Mix
Instructions
- 1 bag of light, unbuttered popcorn, popped
- 1 cup golden raisin
- 1 cup fat-free pretzel sticks
- ½ cup sunflower seeds, without the shell
- ½ cup roasted peanuts
- 3 tbsp. reduced fat margarine
- 1 tsp. hot pepper sauce
- ½ tsp. chili powder
- ½ tsp. ground cumin
- ½ tsp. garlic salt
Instructions
Combine the margarine, chili powder, cumin, and garlic salt in a small skillet and heat the mixture over medium-high heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Place the remaining ingredients in a large bowl and mix in the margarine mixture until everything is thoroughly coated and combined. Pour the popcorn mixture into a large serving bowl and enjoy.
Healthy Diabetic Veggie Dip
Ingredients
- 6 radishes, finely chopped
- 2 small carrots, shredded
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- ½ cup plain non-fat yogurt
- 2 tbsp. chopped pimento
- 2 tbsp. chopped scallions
- 2 tbsp. chopped parsley
- 1 tsp. horseradish
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
Use a potato masher or a fork to mash the cottage cheese curds. Next, blend together the cottage cheese, yogurt, and remaining ingredients. Chill for 1 hour. Serve with raw vegetables and/or fat-free chips.
Easy Diabetic Snack Recipes
Mango Salsa
Ingredients
- 12 mangos, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 1 red onion, peeled and halved
- 3 habanera peppers, seeded and minced
- ½ tbsp. garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp. cilantro
- 2 tbsp. apple cinnamon vinegar
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Lightly oil an outdoor grill and preheat on high heat. Place the onions on the grill and allow them to cook until they blacken slightly. Dice these onions and combine them with the mango, garlic, and apple cider in a medium mixing bowl. After the ingredients are well combined, season with salt to taste.
Diabetic Fruit Chews
Ingredients
- 3 cups fruit juice of your preference
- 5 gelatin envelopes
Instructions
Begin by softening the gelatin in 1 cup of fruit juice using a medium bowl. Bring another cup of juice to a boil in a medium sauce pan and then add the gelatin/juice mix. Stir until the gelatin is dissolved. Add the remaining cup of juice. Pour this into a square pan and refrigerate until it is firm. Use cookie cutters to make your favorite shapes.
