Friday, 27 March 2026

Lower Carb Snacks

People often ask what do low carbers eat for snacks? Well there are many snacks which fit the bill, for instance:-
Nuts such as macadamias, almonds, walnuts, Brazil's - and you don‘t need too many of them to fill that gap!
Cheese cut up some cheese such as cheddar, always great to have in the fridge, but you may prefer Double Gloucester as a change. There are endless and very tasty varieties out there!
Olives are a good stand by too.
Celery sticks are such a great crunch.
Pepper sticks my favourites are the red ones.
Cucumber so refreshing, the grandchildren often enjoy a few slices as a snack.

Of course if you'd like to make a tasty snack more presentable and adventurous, how about one of these suggestions!


Avocado Hummus and Crudités
Ingredients
Serves Two
1 avocado, peeled and stoned
210g chickpeas, drained
1 garlic clove, crushed
pinch chilli flakes, plus extra to serve
1 lime, juiced
handful coriander leaves
2 carrots, cut into strips
2 mixed peppers, cut into strips
160g sugar snap peas
Instructions
can be seen here


Tuna Niçoise Protein Pot
Ingredients
Serves One
1 large egg
80g green beans
1 tomato, quartered
120g can tuna in spring water
1½ -2 tbsp French dressing
Instructions
can be seen here


Carrot Patch Hummus
(but works well with other crudités too)
Ingredients
Serves Six
1 x 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
½ lemon, juiced
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp tahini
250g baby carrots
1 pot of parsley
Instructions
can be seen here

I could eat one now, how about you?

You will find a variety of recipe ideas and articles within this blog, and not all may be suitable for you. Always take account of your personal circumstances, needs, illnesses and medication you may be taking. Any allergies, or underlying health issues must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter. If you have any concerns about your health, it is always advisable to consult your doctor or health care team.

All the best Jan

41 comments:

  1. That carrot patch hummus photo is perfect for spring. I love hummus, of any kind. Thanks for these new varieties.

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  2. Thanks for this list! I love cheese and pepper strips. This gives a few more ideas. The carrots are so cute!

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  3. That first one I NEED! I am going to copy it.

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  4. Dear Jan, thank 😊 you so much for this list. ❤️ The images are so colourful and attractive.

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  5. I love the presentation of the carrot patch hummus. so cute and avocado hummus sounds really good. Thanks Jan

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  6. Great ideas, they all taste delicious!

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  7. That way of serving carrots is so cute. Now I'm wanting some hummus!

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  8. The tuna pot looks great. I must use the recipe for my work lunches, now that soup season is coming to an end. Thanks, Jan. X

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  9. All looks good and nice, Jan.

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  10. I love these! They look beautiful and very tasty.

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  11. Great snack suggestions, they look delicious.
    Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend.

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  12. That all sounds and especially looks yummy, wonderful!!

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  13. I loved this! I've really been working on making healthier snack choices and I've found many of them here in your list. Thanks so much, Jan...and thank you also for the recipes for the dips.

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  14. All such lovely, tasty snacks. The carrot patch hummus made me smile.

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  15. How cute are those carrot and hummus pots?? Love it.

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  16. Lovely suggestions! -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com

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  17. Looks good Jan. I love hummous :-D

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  18. Cheese, olives, eggs, avocados! I could live on these. To me, the would be a meal, not snacks.

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  19. I am being tested for lactose intolerance. If they tell me I can no longer eat cheese I will go into a funk from which I will never recover!

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  20. That little pot is a wonderful way to display and serve hummus!

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  21. They are look nice but the carrot patch looks super cute.

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  22. Die Avocado-Hummus Rohkost ist genau das , was ich besonders gern esse. Manchmal abgewandelt, aber immer gut. Das Karotten-Hummus kannte ich bisher nicht. Ich werde es ausprobieren.

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  23. Oh my gosh. That carrot patch hummus is so cute and sounds so tasty.

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  24. GOOGLE TRANSLATE

    Neuer Gartentraum
    Die Avocado-Hummus Rohkost ist genau das , was ich besonders gern esse. Manchmal abgewandelt, aber immer gut. Das Karotten-Hummus kannte ich bisher nicht. Ich werde es ausprobieren

    Avocado hummus is exactly what I love to eat raw. Sometimes I adapt it, but it's always good. I hadn't tried carrot hummus before. I'll have to give it a go.

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  25. REPLY TO
    David M. Gascoigne ... who said
    I am being tested for lactose intolerance. If they tell me I can no longer eat cheese I will go into a funk from which I will never recover!

    Hello David
    I hope the test goes well ... the result of which you must be guided by your Doctor/medical team.
    However, it is my understanding that you may still be able to eat/tolerate certain cheeses.

    Have a read of this article, which you I hope you find helpful.

    13 Cheeses You Can Eat Even If You're Lactose-Intolerant

    https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/recipe-collections-favorites/popular-ingredients/cheese-can-eat-lactose-intolerant

    But again I would stress it is important to discuss the results of your tests and any treatment or dietary requisites with your medical team.

    All the best Jan

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  26. I like all those snack except olives.

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  27. These sound delicious, nutritious, and an excellent choice for those with special dietary needs. I love the ideas for an Easter charcuterie board too. Shalom!

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  28. All these ideas look delicious, but the little hummus carrot pots are so cute! Perfect for Easter, too!

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  29. Love me some hummus and veg. One of my go-tos.

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  30. ooooh that hummus is too cute. i always have celery, carrots and red peppers cut up in the frig. they are great snacks i always have on hand!!

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  31. I am always looking for low carb snacks Jan, thank you for these :) All the best, Denise

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  32. Hubby and I do like to snack on nuts and seeds

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  33. Love all of these healthy snacks that you suggested. Hummus is a favorite of mine too! I love the red pepper too. There are a lot of great options to eating healthy :)

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