Healthy Diabetes-Friendly Snacks to Buy for Better Blood Sugar, According to a Dietitian

Overwhelmed by the snack aisle?

Use this guidance to help you choose healthy snacks for diabetes, plus find our top snack food picks .

Snacks can make or break a healthy diet.

If the starting ingredients are sugar (or syrup) or enriched flour, steer clear of that snack.

Choosing snacks with a few grams of protein can help you stay fuller, longer.

Avoid Too Much Added Sugar

Added sugar loves to hide in packaged snacks.

Here are two quick options that are simple and nutritious.

For more snack recipes, see ourrecipe roundup of 100-calorie snacks.

Preheat oven to 300F.

Spread 2 cups pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds) on a parchment-lined baking sheet; bake for 40 minutes.

Carefully transfer the seeds to a bowl.

Add 1 lightly beaten egg white and 2 Tbsp.

everything-bagel seasoning; toss to coat well.

Return the seeds to the baking sheet and bake until lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes more.

Let cool before serving.

Store cooled seeds in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Serves 8: 1/4 cup each

Cal 197, Carb 3g, SAT.

diced tomato, 2 Tbsp.

diced white onion, 1 Tbsp.

diced jalapeno, 1 Tbsp.

chopped cilantro, 14 tsp.

salt, and 14 tsp.

pepper in a small bowl.

Use a fork to mix well, mashing the avocado as desired.

Serve with sliced raw veggies, such as carrots, cucumbers, and bell peppers.

Serves 3: about 1/3 cup guacamole each

Cal 114, Carb 7g, SAT.

FAT 1g, Sodium 199mg, Protein 2g