15 Best Snacks for Diabetics, According to Nutritionists

All yogurt — Greek, traditional, Skyr, Quark — is a good source of protein. Opt for plain over flavored, since it’s usually lower in sugar. “I love adding a few nuts or a little nut butter to plain yogurt,” says Rissetto.

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This Middle Eastern favorite contains the stabilizing duo of protein and fiber, plus it’s super yummy. Use veggie sticks or whole grain pita as your dippers.

Pair tuna salad with a few of your favorite veggies (be sure it’s a snack size, not a full salad!) for a tasty, balanced bite. If you like creamy tuna, try part yogurt, part mayo (or all yogurt!), or simply flavor with a little extra virgin olive oil and vinegar.

We all know that eggs are a good source of protein, plus they’re versatile and quick, which is what makes them such a great snack. Jazz them up with a sprinkle of your favorite spice blend, like everything bagel seasoning or paired with fiber-filled veggie sticks or whole wheat crackers.

Apple, pear or banana slices with a swipe of nut butter deliver the right mix of fiber, protein and vitamins to support balanced blood sugar.

Give cottage cheese a try! It’s high in protein and super creamy, making it a great snack, and it’s delicious in a bowl by itself or spread on whole grain cracker crisps and topped with sliced cucumbers, radishes or a few slices of smoked salmon.

Meet the creamier cousin of roasted chickpeas — roasted cannellini beans. Like all pulses, they’re a good source of protein and fiber, and when tossed with a little olive oil or cooking spray and your favorite herbs and spices, they crisp up into a savory snack.

Munch on a handful of nuts — almonds, pistachios, walnuts cashews — the type doesn’t matter because they all contain some amount of protein, fiber and healthy fats. In fact, one study found that people with type 2 diabetes who regularly consumed nuts had a lower risk of heart disease, a serious complication of diabetes.

DIY a diabetes-friendly crudite snack: “I like to add a little onion powder, dill and garlic powder to nonfat plain yogurt, then dip away,” says Rissetto.

Did you know: popcorn is a whole grain? We’ll snack to that! The key is to make sure it’s not drowning in toppings that will negate all the fiber-y goodness, such as loads of butter, salt, cheese or sugar. Make your own (so you can monitor how much salt and oil is used) or look for “light” brands that say they’re low in fat and sodium.

Here’s the grown up version of “ants on a log.” Fill celery stalks with Greek yogurt or a little low fat cream cheese, then get creative with the garnish — try sesame or poppy seeds, red chili flakes, a few capers, sliced olives or pickled hot peppers.

Fill a few lettuce leaves with leftover chicken or quinoa, a slice of turkey, chickpeas, a few extra veggies and a drizzle of hot sauce or mustard.

No matter how you like to eat it, fiber- and protein-filled edamame is a smart diabetic snack. You can find frozen shelled and pre-shelled edamame, as well as crispy packaged edamame snacks.

Need a break from tuna? Try canned salmon and prepare it the same way, then pile it on a few whole grain crackers or eat alone with veggies.