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Need a no sugar snack

Travone — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:59:03 GMT

I play cards with a group of women. The host usually makes cookies. However one of the ladies can't have sugar. I'd like to make something she can eat also. She also can't eat fruit because of the sugar.

Any ideas on a simple non messy (we will be playing cards) that I can make?

TIA

Re: Need a no sugar snack

rockygems123 — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 16:43:55 GMT

@Travone

Depends whether she can have carbs. Blue Diamond Nut Thins crackers have zero sugar but pretty high in carbs.

If no carbs maybe a protein snack like deviled eggs but you said you may not want finger food because of mess.

Maybe a small crudite platter with veg olives pickles etc for everyone and she can pick what she likes?

If doing a platter by yourself is too much maybe go in with someone.

Re: Need a no sugar snack

FranandZoe — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 17:30:31 GMT

Maybe ask her what she can eat/what she'd like?

Re: Need a no sugar snack

ThinkingOutLoud — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 17:58:40 GMT

A variety of cheeses and crackers and maybe ham/salami/ pepperoni slices?

Re: Need a no sugar snack

RespectLife — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 18:05:01 GMT

@ThinkingOutLoud wrote:
A variety of cheeses and crackers and maybe ham/salami/ pepperoni slices?

@Travone

Crackers are a carb and turn into sugar.

If she is off sugar that would mean no carbs such as crackers and carrots are a high carb.

I would suggest celery sticks with a no carb/sugar dip.

Easy to find recipes for dips on line.

There are many keto sites that have SF desserts, but you would need to purchase things like almond flour, sugar subs etc.

Guac is usally okay ,...nice on top of cuke rounds.

Re: Need a no sugar snack

ThinkingOutLoud — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 18:39:29 GMT

@RespectLife wrote:
@ThinkingOutLoud wrote:
A variety of cheeses and crackers and maybe ham/salami/ pepperoni slices?

@Travone

Crackers are a carb and turn into sugar.

If she is off sugar that would mean no carbs such as crackers and carrots are a high carb.

I would suggest celery sticks with a no carb/sugar dip.
Easy to find recipes for dips on line.

There are many keto sites that have SF desserts, but you would need to purchase things like almond flour, sugar subs etc.

Guac is usally okay ,...nice on top of cuke rounds.

I interpreted 'no sugar' as sweets but if that's not the case, then I guess crackers are out. Perhaps the OP can specify so we can offer more accurate ideas.

Re: Need a no sugar snack

kaydee50 — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:14:05 GMT

Sugar free Jello??

Re: Need a no sugar snack

candys mine — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:57:20 GMT

Is this lady a new addition to the group? What has she eaten with the group Before?

Ask Her what she Can eat.

Re: Need a no sugar snack

River Song — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 20:11:53 GMT

Cheese cubes on a toothpick.

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Carmie — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 20:13:42 GMT

I make these with Splenda. You can make any flavor you like. Omit the sprinkles for no sugar.

They are good.

Re: Need a no sugar snack

cindyNC — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 20:41:02 GMT

I like 50% salted almonds as a snack, but then you get salt on your fingers. Cheese crisps....homemade or purchased. Celery and nut butter dip.

It's not no-carb, but Pillsbury makes sugar free brownies and white cake mix. Could you find a recipe that uses cake to make cookies? Popcorn?

Re: Need a no sugar snack

LizzieInSRQ — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 20:59:03 GMT

I don't think deviled eggs are messy.

Other things to think about but elevated from cookies however

Chicken salad in those phyllo shells you find in freezer section
Thick sliced cheese ( and for fun)cut out in shapes of diamond hearts, spades and clubs
Ina Garten's Parmasean and Thyme crackers. To! Die! For! They look like cookies more than crackers. Recipe on the internet. I've not made them but I've eaten them.( may not be what you are looking for as it has flour in them)
Charcuterie board, salami ( how do you spell that plural?) and cheeses and add fruit too for others
Cut up cucumber sandwiches with pimento cheese spread ( one of my favs) and egg salad sandwiches ( again it's bread but a small serving and you can serve on high fiber bread)
Spiced pecans
No sugar Added sweet Gherkins by Mt. Olive brand
Strawberries and Blackberries ( yes, I know you said no fruit but these are low in sugar and have great benefits to diabetics especially A whole cup of raw either has only 7g of sugar) incorporate them in zeto sugar greek yogurt parfait if you want more than just pieces of fruit
Ham and cheese pinwheels/roll ups with mustard dip or dill dip

Re: Need a no sugar snack

JeanLouiseFinch — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 21:52:14 GMT

Dry roasted almonds

Popcorn

Veggies & dip or ranch dressing
Cheese cubes

Celery w/whipped cream cheese & sprinkled w/everything bagel seasoning

Devilled eggs

Re: Need a no sugar snack

Sooner — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 21:59:48 GMT

@cindyNC wrote:
I like 50% salted almonds as a snack, but then you get salt on your fingers. Cheese crisps....homemade or purchased. Celery and nut butter dip.

It's not no-carb, but Pillsbury makes sugar free brownies and white cake mix. Could you find a recipe that uses cake to make cookies? Popcorn?

@cindyNC Kirkland's (Costco) almonds that are not salted or roasted are great. I use them as snacks a lot. Also, what about air popped popcorn and people can salt as they want. That way no salt, no sugar, no mess.

Re: Need a no sugar snack

Natureluvr — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 22:01:14 GMT

stevia dot org has some recipes

Re: Need a no sugar snack

Enufstuff — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 23:29:23 GMT

How about fresh vegetables with hummus to dip. You can aslo get mini pita bread and cut into small triangles to dip.

Pieces of celery could be filled with cream cheese or hummus.

Re: Need a no sugar snack

Sakuya — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:56:32 GMT

I like simple ham roll-ups. Krakus ham from a package (blot with paper towel), then spread thin layer of cream cheese over the whole thing. Roll up from the short side and then cut into 5 or 6 rolls. Stick a cute toothpick in it to display on a plate. It is yummy and satisfying. I usually have them in the fridge on a regular basis to grab when hungry and want a little something.

Re: Need a no sugar snack

hayseed00 — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 01:45:55 GMT

@Sakuya I make ham rollups like you do and they are delish. Sometimes I will roll a dill pickle spear in the middle with the ham and cream cheese for an appetizer.

Re: Need a no sugar snack

JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 02:53:48 GMT

@hayseed00 wrote:
@Sakuya I make ham rollups like you do and they are delish. Sometimes I will roll a dill pickle spear in the middle with the ham and cream cheese for an appetizer.

That was part of my lunch today. I might have repeats tomorrow. 👍

Re: Need a no sugar snack

LizzieInSRQ — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 13:13:28 GMT

@Sakuya wrote:
I like simple ham roll-ups. Krakus ham from a package (blot with paper towel), then spread thin layer of cream cheese over the whole thing. Roll up from the short side and then cut into 5 or 6 rolls. Stick a cute toothpick in it to display on a plate. It is yummy and satisfying. I usually have them in the fridge on a regular basis to grab when hungry and want a little something.

I add a dried herb to that cream cheese or sometimes a smidge of taco seasoning, onion powder or garlic powder or smoked paprika to change it up. Or change to a flavored cream cheese like veggie cream cheese ( Tillamook is great and there is Philadelphia brand)