8 Easy Appetizers 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 October 6, 2023 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is the senior 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 Close Make these easy appetizers in just 20 minutes or less. Each delicious recipe meets our diabetes-appropriate nutrition parameters, meaning they’re lower in calories and saturated fat, use sodium-conscious ingredients and have no more than 15 grams of carbohydrates per serving. Plus, these flavorful dips, finger sandwiches, mini wraps and more contain complex carbs like fruits, veggies, legumes and whole grains to support healthy digestion and help manage blood sugar levels. Recipes like our Reuben Pickle Bites and Loaded Black Bean Dip make delicious pre-dinner bites or nutritious, crowd-pleasing snacks for festivities. 01 of 08 Loaded Black Bean Dip View Recipe Save This is a 7-layer black bean dip simplified: Just heat and season refried beans, then top with fresh vegetables for a texturally exciting dip. 02 of 08 Reuben Pickle Bites View Recipe Save This pickle-on-a-stick appetizer has all the flavors of a classic Reuben sandwich in one small bite. Watch this crowd-pleasing no-cook appetizer disappear in a snap at a party, game-watch or tailgate. 03 of 08 Light & Airy Whipped Cottage Cheese View Recipe Save Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst Give this whipped cottage cheese recipe your own spin by making it with your favorite fresh herbs. You can use it as a dip with fresh veggies or as a sandwich spread. 04 of 08 Grilled Romaine with Avocado-Lime Dressing View Recipe Save Romaine lettuce takes on a nice charred, smoky flavor with a quick trip to the grill in this healthy wedge salad recipe. Avocado makes the dressing extra-creamy without any cream. Serve alongside grilled chicken or fish. 05 of 08 Easy Scallion-Salmon Dip View Recipe Save Inspired by the classic combination of smoked salmon and cream cheese, this spread is perfect for slathering on a bagel or serving as a dip with bagel chips. 06 of 08 Strawberry & Brie Bites View Recipe Save Strawberries, Brie cheese, fresh basil and balsamic vinegar come together in this addictive one-bite appetizer recipe. 07 of 08 Thai Chile-Curry Dip View Recipe Charlotte & Johnny Autry Curry paste lends a pop of heat to this 7-layer dip, while carrots and snap peas add fresh crunch on top. Look for roasted peanut oil for the strongest nutty flavor. 08 of 08 Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers View Recipe Save Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh A quick spread of pimiento cheese stuffs these mini bell peppers for an easy, three-ingredient appetizer. Explore more: Healthy Recipes Appetizer Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit