12 Diabetes-Friendly Protein-Rich Snacks

1. Pistachio & Peach Toast

If you have leftover ricotta cheese, this breakfast is excellent, and it only takes 5 minutes to prepare.

2. Easy Black Bean Dip

Party or picnic with this creamy bean dip. If you don't have smoked paprika and ground chipotles, substitute cayenne and plain paprika for a powerful, earthy taste.

3. Tahini-Yogurt Dip

Serve with baby carrots, sliced radishes, or whole-wheat pita triangles with this creamy yogurt dip.

4. Tuna Salad Spread

Avocado and Greek yogurt replace mayonnaise in this healthy tuna salad spread recipe. Serve atop cucumber slices, butter lettuce, or whole-grain crackers.

5. Peanut Butter & Chocolate Banana Smoothie

In this sweet, creamy drink recipe, frozen bananas, peanut butter, and chocolate are blended to create a milkshake with smoothie advantages.

6. Breakfast Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cakes

These oatmeal cakes have peanut butter for taste and plant-based nutrition. Hiding peanut butter in muffin centers is a fun way to get it in every bite.

7. Peanut Butter & Pomegranate Toast

Just use fresh fruit for a PB&J without the sugar. You receive some natural sweetness, juiciness, and fiber to counterbalance peanut butter's stickiness.

8. Pizza Pistachios

Nutritional yeast mimics the flavor of cheese, giving these fun spiced pistachios a pizza-like flavor.

9. Hard-Boiled Egg & Almonds

This little snack is high in protein, heart-healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals, making eating healthy simple and delicious.

10. Coconut-Cashew Breakfast Bites

Never skip breakfast again: save these coconut and date breakfast bits in the fridge or freezer for an easy grab-and-go option on hectic mornings.

11. Bread with Peanut Butter

This quick and easy snack is a filling treat high in protein and heart-healthy monounsaturated fat.

12. Yogurt with Blueberries & Honey

Golden honey adds a touch of sweetness to a basic combo of Greek-style yogurt and blueberries. It has the ideal protein-fiber ratio to keep you energized.

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