Low-Sugar Snacks

James Carrier

Roasted Chicken-Chipotle Nachos with Cilantro-Avocado Crema

The nacho topping of shredded chicken, chopped onions, and other bold, flavorful ingredients doubles as a filling for tacos or burritos. Make the topping up to 2 days ahead so that when you're ready to serve, only a little prep work is required.

Recipe: Roasted Chicken-Chipotle Nachos with Cilantro-Avocado Crema

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Crisp and Spicy Snack Mix

Make this mix ahead and keep it tucked in a purse, briefcase, or backpack for an on-the-go snack.

Recipe: Crisp and Spicy Snack Mix

Randy Mayor

Ricotta Raspberry Canapés

Top a slice of hearty peasant bread with ricotta cheese, honey, and raspberries to satisfy both your sweet and salty cravings.

Recipe: Ricotta Raspberry Canapés

Corn Bread Bites

Bite-size cornbread muffins make hearty little snacks. Or you can serve them with chili or soup. For more heat, add chopped jalapeño peppers or double the hot sauce.

Recipe: Corn Bread Bites

Randy Mayor; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

Mini Frittatas with Ham and Cheese

Feel free to play with the flavors of this recipe (just keep the measurements the same)–try turkey sausage instead of ham, Monterey Jack cheese for the cheddar, or chopped mushrooms to accompany the green onions.

Recipe: Mini Frittatas with Ham and Cheese

Randy Mayor; Jan Gautro

Marinated Spanish Olives

Herbs, coriander seeds, and sherry vinegar give Spanish olives an out-of-this-world flavor. Plus, they can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Recipe: Marinated Spanish Olives

Soft Pretzels

Enjoy warm soft pretzels in comfort of your home. Accompany with yellow mustard, honey mustard or melted low-fat cheese for dipping.

Recipe: Soft Pretzels

Karen Steffens

Other Simple Snack Ideas

Keep these low-sugar options around when you need a quick pick-me-up.

Sugar-free chocolate pudding

Microwave popcorn

Almonds, pistachios, or peanuts

Baked potato chips

Sugar-free hard candy

String cheese

Carrot and celery sticks

Apple, orange, or grapes

Whole-grain crackers

Sugar-free ice cream or popsicles

Whole-grain bagel

Pita chips and hummus

Recipe: Crudités with White Bean Hummus

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