Navigating eating with gestational diabetes can be a challenge, especially when it comes to finding foods that are enjoyable, but still keep your blood sugar stable. As a pregnancy nutritionist, I understand the importance of balancing your nutritional needs without sacrificing the foods that you love. That’s why I’ve put together a list of delicious and blood sugar-friendly snacks for gestational diabetes to make management a little bit easier.

If you have been recently diagnosed with gestational diabetes and are feeling overwhelmed, you are not alone. Perhaps you’ve resorted to google, looking for what to eat to balance blood sugar, only to find conflicting information, which can increase stress and frustration. Not to worry- the right nutrition education and guidance and help you feel confident in your food choices to support balanced blood sugar.

Let me introduce myself..

I’m Mel, a registered dietitian with a Master of Science degree in Nutrition from Columbia University. I help women properly nourish themselves during pregnancy and balance their blood sugar in my program, Balanced Bump Method. With the right nutritional guidance, you can enjoy your food while maintaining balanced blood sugar levels during pregnancy.

Now let’s dive into some delicious and balanced snacks for gestational diabetes!

Balanced Snacks:

1. Greek Yogurt Bowl: Combine low-sugar greek yogurt with berries and nuts or nut butter of your choice.
2. Grapes and Cheese: Pair grapes with a pasteurized cheese stick for a balanced snack.
3. High Protein Ranch Dip + Veggies: Add Ranch seasoning to plain greek yogurt to make a high-protein Ranch dip! Pair with veggies for dipping.
4. Fruit + Nut Butter: Pair an apple or banana with the nut butter of your choice.
5. Hard-boiled eggs: Eggs contain protein and a variety of nutrients! Note: most of the nutrients are in the yolk, so it’s important to eat the entire egg to get all of these nutrients.
6. Cottage Cheese + Berries + Chia Seeds: A balanced snack with protein, fat, and fiber!
7. Protein Smoothie: Make your favorite smoothie but add nuts, seeds, nut butter, and/or greek yogurt for added protein.
8. Cottage Cheese Toast: Spread cottage cheese over a piece of whole wheat toast with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and red pepper flakes.
9. Avocado Toast: Mash a half of an avocado on a slice of whole wheat toast.
10. Vegetables and hummus: Dip crunchy vegetables like carrots, celery, and cucumber into hummus.
11. Peanut Butter Toast: Spread unsweetened, natural peanut butter onto a slice of whole wheat toast.
12. Seed crackers and guacamole: Enjoy crunchy seed crackers with guacamole for a balanced, savory snack.
13. Small banana with a handful of nuts: A sweet snack that’s balanced with protein and healthy fats.
14. Bell peppers with guacamole: Crispy bell peppers dipped in smooth guacamole, makes a refreshing and nutritious snack.
15. Protein bar: A low-sugar bar that is balanced with protein and fiber makes a great on-the-go snack option.
16. Celery with peanut butter: Spread peanut butter on celery for a crunchy and satisfying snack.
17. Edamame: Rich in protein and fiber, they make a great nutritious snack!
18. Olives, tomatoes, and pasteurized mozzarella cheese: A delicious and balanced Mediterranean-style snack.

These are just a few examples of blood sugar-friendly snacks. Remember, everyone’s blood sugar response is unique, so it’s important to work with your professional healthcare provider to determine the right nutrition plan for you.

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If you’re looking for more personalized guidance and support in managing your gestational diabetes, consider joining Balanced Bump Method​. With personalized nutrition plans and guidance, you’ll learn how to nourish yourself and your baby during pregnancy. Join now to take the guesswork out of eating for gestational diabetes, so you can nourish yourself with confidence this pregnancy.