17 Low-Carb Snack Ideas

By Caralee Adams; Reviewed by Marion Franz, M.S., RD, LD, CDE, 2008; Reviewed by Laura Marzen, RD, 2009

If your next meal seems to be hours away, choose one of these nutrient-rich snacks. Each has only 15-20 g of carbs per serving.

Low-Carb Snack Ideas for People with Diabetes

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Low-Carb Snack Ideas for People with Diabetes

If you need a pick-me-up in between meals, a snack with 15-20 grams of carbohydrates is often the answer. For someone with diabetes, it's important to eat a fiber-filled and nutrient-rich snack to curb the appetite before the next meal, says Angela Ginn-Meadow, a registered dietitian and a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. Talk to your health-care provider about whether a snack will work in your meal plan.

Looking for healthy carb-friendly snack ideas? Here are 17 yummy options to get you started.

These low-calorie desserts are delicious.

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happyharts1 says:

I am really curious how you feel an apple is a "low carb" snack. What's your idea of low carb? To m......

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happyharts1 wrote:

I am really curious how you feel an apple is a "low carb" snack. What's your idea of low carb? To me a low carb snack should be 5g or less.

1/23/2010 07:35:45 AM Report Abuse

carerb2 wrote:

nledford60, try all bran crackers by kelloggs. 18 crackers are 1 carb and they look/taste like wheat thins.

1/7/2010 08:52:13 AM Report Abuse

nledford60 wrote:

Would love to find a grain cracker that was not so sweet that I could buy for crackers and peanut butter snacks. I love soda crackers and peanut butter, but bought a grain cracker and it had a sweet taste instead of just a cracker taste. Anyone know of a brand that is not sweet.

1/5/2010 12:32:39 PM Report Abuse

bdickason wrote:

if you NEED a snack, not just want something sweet, a lite yogurt (approx 12 grams carb) is a better choice than the 'carb smart' variety

1/2/2010 04:02:11 PM Report Abuse

anonymous wrote:

Just recently learned I have Type 2 diabetes and it's a life changing experience. Been going to see a Registered Dietician regularly, started a new exercise program and watching my carbs is the toughest thing I have ever had to do, but I am doing it. I found Dannon has a new Carb conscience yogurt out. It come in a 4 pack in a variety of flavors and it tastes pretty good. Only 10 carbs per 5 oz container and is also on 50 calories, is a good thing when I want sweets as well.

12/4/2009 02:29:37 PM Report Abuse