Jean in Newcastle Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 We have a fat church - lots of overweight people with diabetes and serious health problems. Today on the "fellowship table" were mini cheesecakes, a pineapple upside down cake, "grab bags" of chips, and snack size puddings. I'm trying to monitor my blood sugar and lose weight. I have to eat because we close up the church and often don't leave until well after 1 pm. I chose a grab bag of cheetos and a snack size pudding. This wasn't the best choice but it was better than the cheesecakes and upside down cake. (My blood sugar was ok, but it was 310 calories which is way too much for a snack!) So - I want to take some diabetic friendly snacks. They can be refrigerated but can't require "fuss" and have to be able to be transported for 30 min. to church. Suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 The usual veggie or fruit tray, cheese and crackers, soup if your church isn't too big. How would little quiche squares be? It's nice to have a healthy choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 How about: Veggies and hummus or veggies and ranch dip Black bean brownies (They are so good!) String cheese Cheese and multi grain crackers Chips and salsa Is there a low-carb pretzel out there that tastes decent? I love pretzels and hummus together Do you have a Kroger/Fry's in your area? They sell low carb yogurts that are single serve and yummy. I like this blog for low-ish carb ideas: http://www.kalynskitchen.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 (edited) Deviled eggs? http://allrecipes.com/recipe/dis-delicious-deluxe-deviled-eggs/detail.aspx Cubed meat & cheese Lunchmeat roll-ups fruit with peanut butter for dipping http://allrecipes.com/recipe/peanut-butter-fruit-dip/detail.aspx Oh, also maybe tortilla roll-ups? I'd go with a whole-wheat tortilla though. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/tortilla-rollups-ii/detail.aspx Edited July 11, 2011 by Julie in CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WistfulRidge Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 A platter of cheese, crackers, and possibly lunch meat Veggies and fruit easily eaten by hand (carrot sticks, celery sticks, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, apple slices, grapes, bananas) Veggie or fruit pizza Yogurt Salad on a stick (marinate veggies of choice in dressing of choice and stick them on a skewer... I really like grape/cherry tomatoes, cucumber cubes, sweet red onion, feta or mozzerella, and olives that have been marinated briefly in a greek or italian dressing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 At our previous church, cheese cubes were usually served on the fruit tray. They were one of the first things to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon H in IL Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Those are great ideas! I am storing them up for ideas for what to take to scrapbooking gatherings. I'm usually thinking along the lines of something gooey from "The Cake Doctor." :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 (edited) We have a fat church - lots of overweight people with diabetes and serious health problems. Today on the "fellowship table" were mini cheesecakes, a pineapple upside down cake, "grab bags" of chips, and snack size puddings. I'm trying to monitor my blood sugar and lose weight. I have to eat because we close up the church and often don't leave until well after 1 pm. I chose a grab bag of cheetos and a snack size pudding. This wasn't the best choice but it was better than the cheesecakes and upside down cake. (My blood sugar was ok, but it was 310 calories which is way too much for a snack!) So - I want to take some diabetic friendly snacks. They can be refrigerated but can't require "fuss" and have to be able to be transported for 30 min. to church. Suggestions? I thought you were doing low carb, young lady!!? Maybe i was thinking of me. lol For snacks, I like to do cheese, harboiled eggs, a little leftover meat, cashews, plain yogurt, nut butter with an apple or celery, avocado. (If there is no fridge at the church, throw a couple of frozen cooler packs in your lunch bag). Avocado & nut butters should be fine not being cooled. Or maybe think abut those low carb protein bars? Freeze them. When service is done, they will be defrosted enough to eat. I crave chips sometimes. :confused: Edited July 16, 2011 by LibraryLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 Wonderful suggestions. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Mmmmm - I vote for deviled eggs and veggies w/hummus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Mmmmm - I vote for deviled eggs and veggies w/hummus I adore deviled eggs. I am such a throwback; should have been born below the Mason-Dixon line. lol Mayo, yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Cheeses and healthy meats, string cheese, cottage cheese, turkey rolled up with low fat cream cheese, nuts, veggie tray, devilled eggs, oh the list is endless. Have you done any reading on high-protein low-carb foods? I'm still a newbie at it, but am learning a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josie Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Pickle Spears Celery and salt or just a dab of peanut butter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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