16 Low-Sugar Diabetes-Friendly Snack Recipes By Danielle DeAngelis Danielle DeAngelis Danielle DeAngelis is a journalist and Associate News & Trending Editor for EatingWell. Her current beat is focused on food and health news as well as exclusive celebrity features, regularly interviewing the top names of today’s entertainment industry. She previous worked as the 2022-23 fellow and as an assistant editor for the brand. Her passion for reading, writing and eating local all guide her in her position at EatingWell. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on October 26, 2022 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 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. 01 of 16 Homemade Multi-Seed Crackers View Recipe Save 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. 02 of 16 Garlic Hummus View Recipe Save 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. 03 of 16 Roasted Butternut Squash Seeds View Recipe Save 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. 04 of 16 Chile-Lime Peanuts View Recipe Save 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. 05 of 16 Almost Chipotle's Guacamole View Recipe Save 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. 06 of 16 Roasted Buffalo Chickpeas View Recipe Save 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. 07 of 16 Cucumber Sandwich View Recipe Save Photographer / Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Ruth Blackburn 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. 08 of 16 Avocado Hummus View Recipe Save 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. 09 of 16 Easy Black Bean Dip View Recipe Save 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. 10 of 16 Toasted Paprika Chickpeas View Recipe Save 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. 11 of 16 Spiced Crackers View Recipe Save 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. 12 of 16 Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Chips View Recipe Save 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. 13 of 16 Roasted Beet Hummus View Recipe Save 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. 14 of 16 Lemon-Parm Popcorn View Recipe Save Perk up your popcorn with a bit of lemon pepper and Parmesan cheese. 15 of 16 Tomato-Cheddar Cheese Toast View Recipe Save 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 16 of 16 Beet Chips View Recipe Save Make perfectly crunchy veggie chips at home with this healthy recipe. Use a mandoline to slice the beets extra-thin for the optimum crunch! Explore more: Healthy Recipes Health Conditions Diabetes-Friendly Diabetes-Friendly Snack Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit