18 Low-Sugar Diabetes-Friendly Snack Recipes

• Homemade Multi-Seed Crackers
• Homemade Multi-Seed Crackers
• Garlic Hummus
• Roasted Butternut Squash Seeds
• Chile-Lime Peanuts
• Almost Chipotle’s Guacamole
• Cucumber Sandwich
• Avocado Hummus
• Classic Deviled Eggs
• Easy Black Bean Dip
• Toasted Paprika Chickpeas
• Spiced Crackers
• Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Chips
• Roasted Beet Hummus
• Lemon-Parm Popcorn
• Tomato-Cheddar Cheese Toast
• Sweet Potato Skins with Guacamole
• Beet Chips

Homemade Multi-Seed Crackers

From hummus and crackers to popcorn and veggie chips, these savory snacks are perfect for when midday hunger strikes. Complex carbs like quinoa and whole grains pair with low counts of saturated fats and sodium to help these snacks fit seamlessly into a diabetes-friendly eating pattern. They’re also low in sugar as they only contain 3 grams or less per serving. Recipes like our Homemade Multi-Seed Cracks and Chile-Lime Peanuts are delicious to munch on and will help keep you satisfied between meals.
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Homemade Multi-Seed Crackers

Turn leftover brown rice and quinoa from dinner or meal-prepping into these delicious crispy crackers that are loaded with three good-for-you seeds–and create an everything-bagel flavor, without the bagel. The whole grains that make up this copycat cracker recipe add lots of fiber for a healthy snack that pairs perfectly with hummus or cheese. View Recipe

Garlic Hummus

This classic hummus recipe couldn’t be easier–just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away! Aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) makes this healthy dip extra smooth and creamy. Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudités. View Recipe

Roasted Butternut Squash Seeds

Don’t throw away your butternut squash seeds; roast them instead! Roasted butternut squash seeds make a great snack or salad topper. Enjoy them plain or jazzed up with one of the variations below. View Recipe

Chile-Lime Peanuts

These spicy nuts were inspired by ones sold by street vendors across Mexico. If you can only find salted peanuts, omit the added salt. Add the maximum amount of cayenne pepper if you want an extra hit of spice. View Recipe

Almost Chipotle’s Guacamole

Make guacamole at home that tastes just like it came from Chipotle–but don’t worry, our version won’t be extra! This deliciously fresh guac is perfect for topping burrito bowls or tacos, or serve as an appetizer or healthy snack with tortilla chips and veggies. View Recipe

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Soaking chickpeas in vinegary hot sauce gives them a mouthwatering tang before they crisp up in the oven. The result? An addictively crunchy snack that’s actually good for you. View Recipe

Cucumber Sandwich

The English cucumber sandwich gets a healthy fiber bump with sprouted whole-grain bread. This easy open-face sandwich recipe is a great healthy snack or packable lunch idea. View Recipe

Avocado Hummus

This vibrant green hummus recipe couldn’t be easier–just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away! Aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) and avocado make this healthy dip extra smooth and creamy. Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudités. View Recipe

Classic Deviled Eggs

We love the taste of dill relish in the filling of this deviled egg recipe, but if you like a sweeter deviled egg’ opt for sweet relish instead. Our secret to healthy, creamy deviled eggs with fewer calories is to swap out half the full-fat mayo for nonfat Greek yogurt. View Recipe

Easy Black Bean Dip

This creamy bean dip is great for a party or picnic. Smoked paprika and ground chipotles add a robust, earthy flavor, but you can also use regular paprika and cayenne if you don’t have the other spices on hand. View Recipe

Toasted Paprika Chickpeas

Toasted chickpeas are now a popular vegan snack, but why spend extra money buying them at the health food store when you can easily make them yourself? They’re delicious as a snack but also make a wonderful salad topping. View Recipe

Spiced Crackers

Give plain crackers a flavorful boost when you roast them with paprika and oregano. For a touch of smokiness, try smoked paprika instead of regular. Serve with hummus, cheese or your favorite dip. View Recipe

Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Chips

Thinly sliced sweet potatoes fry to a crispy crunch in the air fryer. These homemade chips also use much less oil, which cuts down on calories and fat. They’re a naturally sweet side for sandwiches, burgers, wraps and more. View Recipe

Roasted Beet Hummus

This vibrant hummus recipe couldn’t be easier–just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away! Roasted beets make this healthy dip extra flavorful. Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudités. View Recipe

Lemon-Parm Popcorn

Perk up your popcorn with a bit of lemon pepper and Parmesan cheese. View Recipe

Tomato-Cheddar Cheese Toast

A perfect soup pairing or an easy snack, this healthy cheese toast recipe features fresh tomatoes, salty Cheddar cheese and cracked pepper atop slices of crusty bread View Recipe

Sweet Potato Skins with Guacamole

Top crispy sweet potato skins with guacamole for a healthy take on classic potato skins in this easy crowd-pleasing recipe. View Recipe

Beet Chips

Make perfectly crunchy veggie chips at home with this healthy recipe. Use a mandoline to slice the beets extra-thin for the optimum crunch! View Recipe