Diabetes Friendly Snack Recipes

Cottage cheese has grown rapidly in popularity over the last year or so thanks to some viral social media moments, but is cottage cheese good for diabetes?

Is cottage cheese good for diabetes? There are many questions people have when it comes to cottage cheese and diabetes, including whether or not to eat it, what kind is best, and how much to eat. So let’s take a closer look at these and I’ll provide my insights as a diabetes dietitian and an individual with type 1 diabetes.
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Is Cottage Cheese Good for Diabetes?
Cottage cheese has grown rapidly in popularity over the last year or so thanks to some viral social media moments, but is cottage cheese good for diabetes? Is cottage cheese good for diabetes? There are many questions people have when it comes to cottage cheese and diabetes, including whether or not to eat it, what kind is best, and how much to eat. So let’s take a closer look at these and I’ll provide my insights as a diabetes dietitian and an individual with type 1 diabetes.
No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Bites
These no-bake lemon cheesecake bites are delicious and packed with protein and fiber! Most no bake cheesecake bites require you make a crust and then a filling and then mold everything together, but not my no-bake lemon cheesecake bites! These mini cheesecake bites are super easy to prep and are ready in no time!
Cranberry Maple Tahini Granola
Tahini is perfect for topping on almost anything… Biscuits, toast, pancakes, donuts, oatmeal, salads, and the list goes on. Just like with most nut butters, you can easily make tahini savory or sweet… or the perfect combination of salty sweet like I do here.
Eating low glycemic snacks for diabetes throughout the day can make it easier for people living with diabetes to manage their blood sugars.
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19 Low glycemic snacks for diabetes
Eating low glycemic snacks for diabetes throughout the day can make it easier for people living with diabetes to manage their blood sugars.
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How to Choose the Best Yogurt for Diabetes + My Top 24 Picks
In this post we discuss what to look for in a yogurt, and some of my top picks for the best yogurt for diabetes.
High Protein California Grape Smoothie
This grape smoothie recipe adds the perfect bit of flavor and nutritional balance to your day. Enjoy it as a brain-fueling school-day breakfast, or a blood sugar balancing afternoon snack. California grapes are perfect for adding to recipes, like our grape smoothie here, or just snacking on throughout the day. Keep reading for blood sugar friendly tips for enjoying grapes! This grape smoothie recipe is sponsored by California Grapes. All thoughts and ideas are my own.
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High-Protein Cottage Cheese Snacks (Sweet & Savory)
Let’s look at some of my favorite delicious cottage cheese snacks that are high-protein and can help manage blood sugars! Cottage cheese is a tasty high high-protein nutrient-dense food that’s great for everything from meals to snacks, to recipes. Keep reading for 9 of my favorite cottage cheese snacks!
The Best Dairy-Free Veggie Dip
This dairy free veggie dip is loaded with flavor and crunchy veggies for the perfect dairy free chip and dip combo! It’s not your traditional veggie dip, but is so so much better! The texture variety and flavors are so refreshing. Bring it with you to your next summer barbecue or just for a chill afternoon at home!
Healthier Scotcheroo Energy Balls
These Healthier Scotcheroo Energy Balls are packed full of that classic flavor you love without a ton of extra sugar. They’re great for your next playdate or dinner party. And even though the classic recipe has a layer of chocolate on top, you can leave that part off if you’re just wanting a sweet nutty treat without chocolate.
Cookie Dough Homemade Low Carb Frozen Yogurt
Yes, you read that correctly because we’re making chocolate chip cookie dough homemade low carb frozen yogurt without an ice cream maker! I’m relying on one of my favorite go-to low carb cookie dough recipes to give this delicious low carb frozen yogurt the perfect flavor combo. While the freezing process does take a bit of time, it is so so worth it!
Dark Chocolate Covered Grapes with Nuts
Chocolate covered grapes make a delicious diabetes friendly snack or dessert! This may be one of the simplest nutritious recipes I’ve ever done. With only 3 ingredients and no cooking required, chocolate covered grapes will be your new go-to favorite!
Cherry Superfood Smoothie
Confession: inspiration for this Cherry Superfood Smoothie recipe came straight from the frozen produce section at my Costco. They have quite an extensive selection of frozen organic fruits and vegetables for way cheaper than my usual grocery store. So, a couple weeks ago when I was strolling through said frozen produce aisle, while also trying to keep my two toddlers from fighting over their growing stash of Costco samples (while they may not always be the healthiest, mamas gotta do what mama’s gotta do), I spotted a massive bag of organic cherries for less than $10… and thus the idea for this Cherry Superfood Smoothie was born!
Blood Sugar Friendly Spirulina Smoothie
This spirulina smoothie is not only packed with blood sugar balancing nutrients, but it’s also equally delicious and pretty to look at. What is spirulina? Spirulina’s vivid blue-green color comes with some possible health benefits as well! Spirulina, though currently on the rise in popularity, has actually been used for centuries as a dietary supplement. It is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It is a form of blue-green algae and can grow in fresh or salt water. In it’s powdered form, it is perfect for making a spirulina smoothie! You can find it at most health food stores or the supplement section of some grocery stores.
Gluten Free Chocolate Zucchini Bread
It may still be hot as all get out outside, but baking season will be here before we know it! I get asked almost weekly if I have a recipe for gluten free zucchini bread, or gluten free chocolate zucchini bread, so I finally decided to try my hand at it. I love the way this bread turned out… a gluten free zucchini bread that’s lower in sugar than a lot of other recipes and still tastes AMAZING!!
Avocado Frozen Hot Chocolate
Avocado Frozen Hot Chocolate is perfect year round! It’s loaded with healthy fats thanks to those avocados, fiber, (11g!). You can enjoy one for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. However you choose to enjoy your Avocado Frozen Hot Chocolate, I’m sure everyone will enjoy it!