Diabetic Snack Recipes

Spring rolls are surprisingly easy to make. Better yet, they're incredibly versatile. Smoked salmon and avocado are a classic spring roll combination for an easy healthy lunch to pack for work--or whip some up for a light party appetizer.

Shredded zucchini provides moisture and texture to these two-bite muffins, while chocolate chips add just the right amount of sweetness. A perfect quick breakfast or after-school snack, these muffins freeze well, so make a batch ahead of time for busy days.

These homemade chips have lots of Parmesan cheese baked on top so there's no need for high-calorie dip.

Chile peppers and roasted garlic take the flavor of this homemade low-calorie guacamole and kick it up a notch.

This moist lemon bread is perfect for breakfast or a tasty dessert. It's delicious on its own or topped with the optional lemon-sugar glaze.

This quick bread--flavored with brandied apricots and almonds and topped with an apricot drizzle--makes a great snack during the holidays.

The addition of pumpkin seeds, oats and dried apricots takes this salted pretzel snack bar recipe to new heights.

Customize these muffins by using your favorite herb, and then pair them with a frittata or omelet.

A toasted hazelnut streusel tops this marbled coffeecake. A hint of chocolate adds to the rich flavor.

Zucchini bread gets an added burst of flavor with shredded orange peel, toasted walnuts, and chocolate chips. The recipe makes 2 loaves, so it makes a sweet little gift.

Butter-flavor cooking spray works great as a substitute for the melted butter traditionally brushed on strudel pastry.

Little oatmeal cookies are rolled in nuts, baked, then filled with jewel-colored fruit preserves for a sweet and pretty treat.

No ordinary chocolate cake, this family pleaser gets its exquisite flavor from buttermilk and two kinds of ginger.

This sweetly spiced mix of oat cereal, almonds, and dried cherries is handy to keep around for snacks or breakfast.

These mini tangerine muffins are just the right size for snacking. Each one has less than 50 calories and only 1 gram of fat.

Almost everything for this appetizer can be made ahead--just prepare the white bean and tomato mixture and toast the bread slices. When you're ready, simply assemble the bruschetta, broil and serve!

A sweet pepper puree, horseradish, and bottled hot pepper sauce blend with cream cheese and mayonnaise for a dynamite dip for veggies or breadsticks.

Prepare these bite-size gems up to 2 hours in advance, then cover and chill until serving time. For a colorful variation, use a combination of red, yellow, and orange cherry tomatoes.

Looking for something fun to make for your next barbeque? These Jiggly Fruit Blocks will delight both adults and children. Plus, they're a sneaky way to get in a serving of fruit!

Cooking chickpeas from scratch is the best way to make your own hummus, but it can take hours to soak and cook them yourself. Enter the pressure cooker. Even without an overnight soak, your beans can be done in less than an hour, making this the ultimate last-minute appetizer option.