Healthy Recipes Mealtimes Healthy Snack Recipes 10 Three-Step Snack Recipes for Healthy Blood Sugar Levels By Dillon Evans Dillon Evans Dillon Evans fell in love with cooking at a very young age. He remembers the novel experiences of microwaving a bowl of oatmeal without his parents' permission and asking to make his mother's morning pot of coffee. These moments became catalysts for his interest in cooking and baking. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on September 22, 2023 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Karen Rankin When you're hankering for a quick bite, you'll want to get yourself one of these diabetes-friendly snacks. Each recipe is lower in calories and saturated fat and is made with sodium-conscious ingredients to help you maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Plus, they feature some of the best foods for diabetes like cinnamon, nuts and oatmeal to help make snack time just as delicious as it is nutritious. Recipes like our Cinnamon Apple Chips With Almond Yogurt Dip and Blueberry-Lemon Energy Balls are flavorful and ready in just three steps or less. 01 of 10 Roasted Butternut Squash Seeds View Recipe Caitlin Bensel 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. 02 of 10 Blueberry-Lemon Energy Balls View Recipe Ali Redmond If you're looking for a midday pick-me-up, these irresistible blueberry-lemon balls come together in minutes and make a perfect on-the-go snack. Walnuts add a boost of plant-based protein and help keep you energized, while a bit of maple syrup adds sweetness. 03 of 10 Vegan Flourless Blender Blueberry Mini Muffins View Recipe We subtracted the flour, dairy products and eggs from these healthy mini muffins, which are vegan and gluten-free. But we left in all the good stuff--like tons of juicy berries in every bite. Applesauce and brown sugar make these blender muffins moist and provide just the right amount of sweetness for breakfast or a snack. 04 of 10 Mushroom Jerky View Recipe This vegan version of beef jerky has the same level of smoky spice you'd expect from the real thing. It can be enjoyed as a snack or on top of a salad for a jolt of meaty, umami goodness. It's also a great snack to take camping! The mushrooms stay pretty chewy (no crunch except for some of the crispy ends); this method is a great option if you don't have a dehydrator. 05 of 10 Peanut Butter Stuffed Energy Balls View Recipe Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Joshua Hoggle Peanuts do double duty in this easy snack recipe: peanut butter makes a creamy center while chopped roasted peanuts add a welcome crunch to the exterior. We prefer to use natural peanut butter, which is a little oilier and looser, to help create the gooey center. Dates add a natural sweetness to this healthy snack. Use any leftover date mixture to patch any holes in the energy balls. Pack these bites in your lunchbox for a tasty morning or afternoon snack. 06 of 10 Air-Fried Cinnamon Apple Chips With Almond Yogurt Dip View Recipe Karen Rankin On the hunt for a treat that satisfies your sweet tooth without busting your diet? Pack these cinnamon-laced apple chips in your lunch bag. Apples deliver natural sweetness and a handsome amount of fiber, making them a smart choice for any diet, and the air fryer transforms them into something altogether more delicious, thanks to its signature move—adding fat-free crunch. Cutting almond butter with low-fat Greek yogurt adds protein to the dipping sauce, as well as extra creaminess. 07 of 10 Sous Vide Eggs View Recipe A sous vide cooker gives these slow-cooked eggs a jammy, creamy center that resembles the perfect poached egg. Eat these eggs alone for a filling breakfast or snack, or serve them on toast or an English muffin for a simple eggs Benedict. 08 of 10 Spice-Roasted Chickpeas View Recipe Salima Benkhalti Learn how to roast chickpeas with this easy recipe. The paprika- and cumin-coated chickpeas get crispy on the outside with a creamy inside. Enjoy these chickpeas as a snack or add them to a salad for some plant-based protein. 09 of 10 Rosemary-Garlic Pecans View Recipe Jennifer Causey These savory spiced nuts are perfect for snacking, adding to a cheese board or serving as a mini appetizer. 10 of 10 Pumpkin Blender Muffins View Recipe Rebecca Longshore These healthy pumpkin muffins clock in at just under 100 calories per serving—and you'd never guess that they were made in a blender. To make the batter, simply process all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. There are no endless piles of bowls and spoons to clean—it almost feels like magic. Once baked, these pumpkin muffins are light, fluffy and full of pumpkin-spice flavor. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit