Low carb snacks

[SunsetRunner]

I was pre-diabetic but after maintaining a healthy diet during the pandemic, my A1c is now at a very healthy level. Yay!  Since most fruit has too much sugar for me, what are other healthy, low carb snack ideas? I like almost all vegetables but what can I do to snazz them up? Or what are some unusual veggies you have tried and liked? 

[NellyG]

Vege sticks with home made hummus work for me. I don't like most commercially available hummus, but my home made one is yum and less fat too!

[YojanaFitbit]

Wow, those are great news @SunsetRunner! At least this time helped you to achieved this for your health. I read about this here. Hope it helps!  Personally I like melon, blueberries and low-fat cottage cheese. Take care! 🤗

[SunsetRunner]

@YojanaFitbit - Thanks for the link, @YojanaFitbit - I’ve bookmarked it. Lots of good ideas. And thanks, @NellyG. Hummus and veggies is one of my favorite lunches. I’ve recently re-discovered pea pods. Those can really help fill me up.  

[YojanaFitbit]

@SunsetRunner I'm glad! Sending virtual hugs...🤗

[BarthdeRosa]

 My low carb snack ideas for you which I tried during this pandemic situation that is-Fresh veggies with tzatziki dip:: Tzatziki is a Greek sauce made from plain yogurt, garlic, and cucumbers. Pair the dip with fresh, low-carb veggies like broccoli, celery sticks, or baby carrots.  Stuffed avocado:: To make a stuffed avocado, slice it in half and remove the pit. Then, spoon your desired low-carb stuffing into the center of the avocado.Caprese salad:: Caprese salad is a low-carb Italian dish made by combining mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, basil leaves, and olive oil.

[YojanaFitbit]

Wow @BarthdeRosa, it sounds delicious! Thank you for adding the recipe, love Italian food.  😋

[DavideFitbit]

Great topic, @SunsetRunner! I usually have a portion of raspberries and Greek yogurt and for no sugar options I like broccoli or even pistachios 😀

I've heard green pepper is great for you as well, so I always include it when making scrambled eggs or Omelette. 😎

[BASILCHIVES]

I like the 100 calorie packs of almonds. Low carb, good protein, pack well and don't need to be refrigerated.

[SunsetRunner]

@BarthdeRosa - Thanks for the tip (and recipe) for tzatziki sauce. I made it for the first time yesterday. Had it with broccoli and cucumbers. I think I have a new lunch for my rotation!

[DavideFitbit]

Almonds are a great options, @BASILCHIVES! 😱

They contain lots of healthy fats, fiber, protein and vitamin. 

[JCS123]

Can you share your recipe?

[YojanaFitbit]

@JCS123 Welcome! Which recipe do you want?

[Nimuae]

Tzatziki is wonderful.  I have a couple of tablespoons with grilled protein, (Chicken Kabobs mostly) for a low carb lunch, but also as a dip and sometimes a salad dressing.  Very refreshing.

[Nimuae]

I make egg bites or frittata on the weekend, portion it out for snacks and freeze it for the week.  Grab and go, it is good either hot or cold and has a good amount of protein for relatively few calories.  You can add in spinach, tomato, really any chopped veg to add healthy fiber as well

[SunsetRunner]

That sounds good, @Nimuae ! Could you please provide a basic recipe? 

[YojanaFitbit]

Yeap! I'd be of great help @Nimuae. Thanks for second that @SunsetRunner.

[Nimuae]

A frittata is basically an omelette but finished in the oven.  I use 6 eggs, whisked with salt, pepper, a 1/2 tsp of ground mustard and a dash of half and half.  mix together, set aside and heat up an oven proof skillet on low.  Sauté any meats or veggies that you would like in the skillet, (ham, sausage, bell pepper, etc) pour in your egg mixture, add shredded cheese if you like and when the bottom has set, slide the oven proof pan with the eggs into a preheated 350 degree oven for 12 - 15 minutes, OR finish under the broiler for 3 - 5 minutes.  Check it to see if it is puffed up.  You can also butter muffin tins and  make single serving egg bites to take with you.

[SunsetRunner]

Thanks, @Nimuae ! I’ll be trying that this week.

[YojanaFitbit]

@Nimuae Lovely, thank you for sharing it. I'm not currently cooking but I'll definitely save the recipe.