1-Munch & Crunch Cereal Snack
Mini pretzels, puffed corn cereal, and salty soy nuts provide taste and crunch in each handful of this 5-minute snack mix. The most difficult part of this recipe will be trying not to eat too much of it--it's that yummy! Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 5 ounces unsalted mini pretzels (such as Snyder's Brand or 365 Brand)
- 4 cups peanut butter-flavored or plain puffed corn cereal (365 Brand)
- 1 cup roasted and salted whole soy nuts (see Tip)
Instructions
- Combine the pretzels, cereal, and soy nuts in a large bowl. Place mixture in a large resealable bag to transport.
Tips
Check labels and choose a soy nut brand that is lower in sodium (under 100 mg per serving), such as 365 Brand.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: 172 calories; 3 g total fat; 167 mg sodium. 29 g carbohydrates; 7 g protein;
2-PB & J Smoothie Without Banana
This quick and easy, diabetic-friendly smoothie, inspired by the famous sandwich, is low-sugar and has 11 grams of protein per serving thanks to the tofu and peanut butter in this recipe. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 6 ounces light soft silken tofu
- ⅔ cup frozen blueberries
- 1 ¼ cups vanilla-flavored almond milk, chilled
- ½ cup grape juice, chilled
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup small ice cubes or crushed ice
- Fresh blueberries (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine tofu, berries, almond milk, juice and peanut butter. Cover and blend until smooth. Gradually add ice through hole in lid, blending until almost smooth.
- Garnish with fresh blueberries to serve, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: 247 calories; 10.5 g total fat; 243 mg sodium. 30.3 g carbohydrates; 10.7 g protein;
3-Peanut Butter and Apple-Cinnamon Topped Toast
This peanut butter and apple-cinnamon topped toast is sure to satisfy for breakfast or a snack. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons creamy peanut butter
- 1 slice 100% whole wheat bread, lightly toasted
- ¼ apple, cored and sliced
- Pinch ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Spread peanut butter on toast. Arrange apple slices over peanut butter and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: 252 calories; 11 g total fat; 230 mg sodium. 33 g carbohydrates; 8 g protein;
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