Game day is fast approaching. Here are six diabetes-friendly healthy snack recipes that are all sure to be instant crowd pleasers.
Are you ready for the big game? Whether you're a raving football enthusiast, solely a fan of the commercials, or just around for the food and comraderie, it's impossible to deny that the Super Bowl is a big deal. It's important to make sure you'll stay healthy while helping yourself to a few delicious bites.
“Traditional Super Bowl snack foods are less than ideal, even if you aren't living with diabetes,” says Heather Hanks, a certified nutritionist and medical adviser at Medical Solutions BCN.
Hanks acknowledges that it's always a challenge to eat healthy on Super Bowl Sunday. “The key here is to find snacks that contain no refined sugars and fewer carbs, a good source of protein, healthy fats, and fiber to keep you full and stabilize blood sugar levels.”
Bearing these pointers in mind, we have six low-carb finger food options, from cheese dips to buffalo-style cauliflower bites. These healthy snack options will have you partaking in the party without feeling too full or weighed down.
Celebrity chef and television personality Sam Talbot, who has type 1 diabetes and also serves on The Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (DRIF) National Board of Directors, shares a delectable low-carb healthy snack with the diaTribe community. This recipe is not only super quick (less than 10 minutes) but also very versatile; spread it atop low-carb bread or pair it with your favorite vegetables for a tasty snack.
Since spinach and artichoke dip is already a winning combination, this fun twist on the classic appetizer will be a hit at your Super Bowl party. Kayla DiMaggio of The Fresh Fig makes it a bit easier to get your daily share of vegetables by using sweet peppers, which are full of vitamins A, C, and E, as well as folate, potassium, and vitamin B6.
Mary Jones of Cooky Mom shares a crispy (and lightly salted) chickpea recipe that is sure to take game day to another level. They're a delicious, high fiber healthy snack that can be made in just 20 minutes. Enjoy them alone as a tasty snack for an app-time crunch, add them to a spread with nuts, or put them in a salad for extra texture and a punch of flavor.
A Super Bowl party isn't a proper one without buffalo wings. But for many low-carb eaters, a plate full of chicken wings can be a painful temptation. Emily Krill of Resolution Eats, who lives with type 1 diabetes herself, has a delicious cauliflower recipe that’s a perfect way to satisfy your buffalo wing craving without blowing your healthy eating plan. Plus, these crispy bites are low on calories and carbs and are a great way to work in more vegetables. This high fiber snack for diabetes is only a few ingredients away.
To adapt this recipe for an air fryer, add the florets in one layer to an air fryer basket coated in cooking spray. Air fry them, shaking them halfway through, until just beginning to brown, about 12-15 minutes.
A party wouldn't be complete without dip, and this quick queso recipe from Emily Krill, the food blogger behind Resolution Eats, will hit the spot. Not only is it simple and fast, but it uses only three ingredients to make your shopping trip a breeze. The best part? It only has 2 grams of net carbs per serving. Pair it with your favorite veggies or low-carb chips, and you've got a winning game day snack.
These quick yet delicious bites developed by PBfit are the perfect way to get your sweet tooth fix in a hurry. The sugar-free PBfit Peanut Butter powder adds a subtle nutty flavor to these cookies while packing in 4g of protein per serving. Your family and friends will love them too! Not only will these become a celebration staple, but with their natural sweetness, they'd also make a great breakfast or after-dinner treat, too.
Photo credits: iStock (game day spread images, pimento cheese, and chickpeas); Kayla DiMaggio/The Fresh Fig (pepper poppers); Emily Krill/Resolution Eats (buffalo cauliflower and quick queso); PBfit (protein bites).
Credited: Lindsay Modglin Source: The diaTribe Foundation | 6 Diabetes-Friendly Snacks for Game Day