25+ Diabetic-Friendly Snack Recipes

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25+ Diabetic-Friendly Snack Recipes2/26 Really Good Snack Mix 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings about 7 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I grew tired of my family picking through a snack mix for their favorite ingredients and leaving the rest. So I experimented using only their most-loved mix-ins and came up with this recipe. Now there’s never any left! —Lori Genske, Waldo, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 180 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 269mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat,

Diabetic exchanges: 1 fruit, 1/2 starch

1 starch. 3/26 Yogurt & Honey Fruit Cups 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Yogurt & Honey Fruit Cups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A tasty combo of fresh fruit and creamy orange-kissed yogurt, this is guaranteed to disappear fast from your breakfast table. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 97 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 22mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 fruit, 1/2 starch. 4/26 Garlic Bean Dip 1 Review Test Kitchen

In fact, I serve one kind or another almost every day

Approved Garlic Bean Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There isn’t a bean that my family does not like. In fact, I serve one kind or another almost every day. This dip is one of our favorite ways to eat them. —Nancy Testin, Harrington, Delaware Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup dip: 102 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 371mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat. 5/26 Balsamic-Goat Cheese Grilled Plums 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved

Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat

Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Make a bold statement with this simple yet elegant treat. Ripe plums are grilled and then dressed with a balsamic reduction and tangy goat cheese. —Ariana Abelow, Holliston, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 plum half with 1 tablespoon cheese and 2 teaspoons glaze: 58 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 41mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 6/26 Curried Chicken Meatball Wraps Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 2

dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My strategy to get picky kids to eat healthy: Letting everyone assemble their dinner at the table. We love these easy meatball wraps, topped with crunchy veggies and peanuts, sweet raisins, and a creamy dollop of yogurt. —Jennifer Beckman, Falls Church, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 72 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 89mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1/2 starch. 7/26 Southwest Egg Rolls 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Moderately crispy with a rich and creamy filling, these semi-spicy appetizers taste like they’ve been fried. —Danielle Booth, Minneapolis, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 egg roll: 50 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 101mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch. 8/26 Rosemary Walnuts 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Rosemary Walnuts Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My Aunt Mary started making this recipe years ago. Each time we visited, she would have

a batch ready for us

a batch ready for us. The use of cayenne adds an unexpected zing to the savory combo of rosemary and walnuts. When you need a good housewarming or hostess gift, double the batch and save half for yourself. —Renee Ciancio, New Bern, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 166 calories, 17g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 118mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat. 9/26 Strawberry Salsa 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Salsa Recipe photo by Emily Davis for Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 cups Go

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 free food

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This deliciously different salsa is versatile, fresh-tasting and colorful. People are surprised to see a salsa made with strawberries, but it’s excellent over grilled chicken and pork or as a dip with corn chips. —Jean Giroux, Belchertown, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 19 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 free food. 10/26 Skinny Quinoa Veggie Dip 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Skinny Quinoa Veggie Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 32 servings Go

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Don’t let the name fool you

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Don’t let the name fool you. This good-for-you recipe may appeal to an athlete in training, but it has plenty of flavor to satisfy everyone. We use crunchy cucumber slices for dippers. —Jennifer Gizzi, Green Bay, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup (calculated without cucumber slices): 65 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 54mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 11/26 Fresh from the Garden Wraps 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Fresh from the Garden Wraps Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch

Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We moved into a house with a garden that needed tending. Using the herbs we found, we made these fresh-tastic wraps for our first dinner there. —Chris Bugher, Asheville, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 filled lettuce wrap: 64 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 319mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 12/26 Chicken Spring Rolls 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Chicken Spring Rolls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours Servings

1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is just like any other Asian wrap but with more flavor, a healthy twist and the convenience of a slow cooker. Instead of ordering Chinese, try making these yourself. —Melissa Hansen, Ellison Bay, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 wrap with 1 teaspoon sauce: 195 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 337mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 13/26 Sesame-Garlic Pumpkin Seeds Test Kitchen Approved Sesame-Garlic Pumpkin Seeds Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45

min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This “everything” mix of pumpkin seeds with other seeds and seasoning is a fun treat—a lively way to use the seeds left over from your Halloween jack-o’-lantern! —Danielle Lee, West Palm Beach, Florida. Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 95 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 190mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 14/26 Avocado Endive Cups with Salsa Test Kitchen Approved Avocado Endive Cups with Salsa Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen

Add a brilliant red pepper salsa, and you’ve got a standout appetizer

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I jazz up guacamole by serving it atop endive leaves. Add a brilliant red pepper salsa, and you’ve got a standout appetizer. —Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 43 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 109mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 15/26 Red Pepper Tapenade 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Red Pepper Tapenade Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When entertaining, I often rely on

Sometimes I swap out the almonds for walnuts or pecans

my pepper tapenade recipe because it takes only 15 minutes to whip up and pop in the fridge. Sometimes I swap out the almonds for walnuts or pecans. —Donna Magliaro, Denville, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons dip: 58 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 152mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat. 16/26 Baked Pot Stickers with Dipping Sauce 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 4 dozen (3/4 cup sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Twisting these wonton wrappers like little candies

makes them fuss-free, and the dipping sauce is packed with sweet heat

makes them fuss-free, and the dipping sauce is packed with sweet heat. —Taylor Marsh, Algona, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 pot sticker with 3/4 teaspoon sauce: 52 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 101mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch. 17/26 Sweet Pea Pesto 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 20 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I made a healthier spin on pea pesto by subbing in vegetable broth for some of the oil and going easy on

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