SNACKS
Change your food, change your life.
Yes, it may be as simple as that. We all know that many of us are prediabetic because of our food choices.
Together, let’s share recipes that are common and healthy. Let’s learn from each other—life is much easier that way, don’t you think?
Note: Before making any changes to your diet, talk with your healthcare provider and a nutritionist/dietitian to discover what will work for you.
T = tablespoon
t = teaspoon
EVOO = extra virgin olive oil
c = cup
Hummus and Veg
See the recipe in Dips.
Nuts
4-6 servings
20 minutes prep and serve
Ingredients
1 lb variety of nuts, such as almonds, cashews, pistachios, walnuts, hazelnuts, whatever you like.
2 T EVOO
Salt and pepper to taste
1 T garlic powder
1 T herbes de Provence
Pinch of red chile flakes (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Put nuts in a bowl with the EVOO and stir to coat the nuts. Mix seasonings together and sprinkle over nuts, stirring until combined. Spread nuts on a roasting pan and put in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the nuts are fragrant and golden, stirring about halfway through.
Quick Veg Salad
1 serving
10 minutes prep and serve
Ingredients
(Amounts depend on how many are snacking. Following is enough for one person, but feel free to add or subtract where you like.)
½ cucumber, diced
1 fat tomato or a handful of cherry tomatoes, diced
1 avocado, sliced
½ c mozzarella or feta, diced
EVOO to taste
Lemon juice to taste
Sprinkle fresh herbs on top (optional)
Directions
Mix all ingredients, top with a sprinkling of herbs, and eat.
Fruit and Cheese Platter
Rather than finish off a meal with a slab of cake or pie, try a platter of fruit and cheese. Doesn’t matter if you’re serving yourself or yourself and 11 friends, just adjust the amount to accommodate. You can add crackers and breads, but we prefer not to, due to the unnecessary carbs. Nuts and a few pieces of very dark chocolate can round out the platter, if you’re looking for a bit more.
A selection of ingredients:
Fruits (avoid super juicy fruits, as they’ll make a mess)
Berries
Plums
Cherries
Apples
Pears
Persimmons
Pomegranates
Apricots
Figs
Kiwi
Papaya
Mango
Melon
Dragon Fruit
Star Fruit
Pineapple
Cheeses (Go with a soft, a hard, and a crumbly)
Brie
Camembert
Gourney/Boursin
Mozzarella
Burrata
Cheddar
Parmesan
Pepper Jack
Gouda
Gruyere
Asiago
Manchego
Provolone
Edam
Roquefort
Gorgonzola
Stilton
Goat Cheese (lots of flavors)
Feta
Charcuterie Board
Charcuterie boards overflow with low carb options. At a basic level, they’re a collection of meats, cheeses, and condiments, although the boards are often zhuzhed up with nuts, fruits, pickled foods, and floral accents.
They’re excellent choices for a snack or appetizer course.
Choose 2-3 kinds from each category : condiments, meats, cheeses, breads/crackers, nuts, and fruits. Decorate with fresh herbs and flowers wherever they’ll fit. If you’ve never created a charcuterie board, it’s worth spending time online to get ideas.
Amounts from each category of food depend on number of people and size of board.
Some breads, fruits, and condiments may be heavy in simple carbs. Check the carb count then decide what and how much you’ll eat.
A few ideas to get you started:
Condiments
Chutneys or jams — Fruit chutneys go well with rich meats like lamb, duck, or venison. A little chutney and cheese is nice, or mix chutney with cream cheese to make a dip.
Hummus
Baba ganoush
Sweet hot mustard
Olive tapenade
Breads/Crackers
Pita chips
Bread sticks
Baguettes
Flavored crackers
Rye bread
Nuts
Candied walnuts
Sweet and spicy pecans
Rosemary garlic almonds
Sriracha roasted peanuts
Chai spiced mixed nuts
Meats
Capocollo
Chorizo
Venison
Bacon
Salami
Cheeses
Gouda
Brie
Blue
Stilton
Goat
Fruits
Berries
Dried fruit
Grapes
Dates
Figs