100 Snack Ideas- 10g Carbs or Less

When it comes to snacking with T1D, the goal is to give little bodies (and big ones!) steady energy without blood sugars shooting sky high. One really helpful tip is to aim for snacks that have 10-15g of carbs or less, or even go for carb-free options, as these won’t impact blood glucose at all.

It also helps to look for snacks that are high in fibre- not only do these keep tummies fuller for longer, but they can also help soften the effect of carbs on blood sugar levels. Think crunchy veg, nuts, seeds, or wholegrain-based options.

This list brings you 100 ideas, all designed with this in mind: quick, easy, child-friendly snacks that are 10g carbs of less. Perfect for topping up between meals, school, lunchboxes, or keeping everyone happy on the go.

(Carb counts are approximate-always check packets or weigh at home as brands vary.)

Fresh Fruit (Small Portions)

1. 1/2 small apple (with a teaspoon of peanut butter)

2. 1/2 small banana

3. 1 cup strawberries (about 7-8 medium)

4. 10 raspberries

5. 1/2 cup blueberries

6. 1 medium kiwi fruit

7. 2 fresh apricots

8. 1 easy-peeler (satsuma or clementine)

9. 4-5 fresh cherries

10. 1/2 cup watermelon cubes

11. 4 slices of plum

12. 2 slices fresh peach

13. 4 chunks pineapple

14. 1/2 passion fruit

15. 1 small fresh fig

Veggie Power Snacks

16. Cucumber sticks + full-fat cream cheese (eg., Philadelphia)

17. Celery sticks + peanut butter or sunflower seed butter

18. Cherry tomatoes + mini mozzarella balls

19. Mini sweet peppers + hummus (small serving)

20. Sugar snap peas (about 10 pods)

21. Steamed green beans with a sprinkle of parmesan

22. Sliced avocado with lemon & sea salt or Everything bagel seasoning

23. Baby carrots (about 3 medium) + full=fat creme fraiche dip

24. Radish slices with cream cheese

25. Lettuce wraps with ham or cheese

26. Kale crisps with sea salt

27. Steamed tenderstem broccoli with a little grated cheddar cheese

Dairy & Protein Bites

28. Cheese string or Babybel

29. 2 tbsp cottage cheese + cucumber slices

30. 100g natural Greek yoghurt (unsweetened) with cinnamon

31. Hard-boiled egg

32. Rolled-up slices of cooked chicken or turkey breast

33. Mini egg muffin made with egg and veg

34. 1/4 cup ricotta + 2 sliced strawberries

35. Cheddar cubes + 2-3 oatcakes (mini size)

36. Cream cheese in celery sticks

37. Baked halloumi fingers

38. Mini omelette roll with spinach

Nuts, Seeds & Trail Mix

39. 10 almonds

40. 8 cashews

41. 25g sunflower seeds

42. 20g pumpkin seeds

43. Homemade trail mix (nuts + unsweetened coconut flakes)

44. 1 tsp peanut butter on a quarter of a rice cake

45. 1 tsp almond butter on celery sticks

46. 3 Brazil nuts

47. 7 pecan halves

48. 1 tbsp chia seeds soaked in unsweetened almond milk

Fun & Packable Shop-Bought Snacks

49. Mini pepperami stick

50. 10 green or black olives

51. Beef jerky (check sugar on packet)

52. Sugar-free jelly pot (eg., Hartley’s 10 Cal Jelly)

53. Seaweed thins (Wasabi or plain)

54. Pork scratchings (plain, unsalted, if possible)

55. Mini cheese crackers (Kallo or low-carb brand)

56. 1/2 cup shelled edamame beans

57. Pickled gherkins

58. 20g air-popped popcorn

59. Baby gherkin wrapped in wafer-thin ham

60. Tin of tuna (in spring water) with a little mayo

Sweet Treat Swaps

61. Sugar-free chocolate mousse (eg., Hartley’s 10 Cal)

62. 1 square (5-7g) of 85% dark chocolate (Lindt or Green & Black’s)

63. Fresh berries + double cream

64. Chia seed pudding made with unsweetened almond milk

65. Sugar-free ice lolly (e.g., Robinsons)

66. Yoghurt bark made from Greek yoghurt & berries (frozen, broken into pieces)

67. Sugar-free marshmallows

68. Mini low-carb muffin (homemade)

69. Cocoa-dusted almonds (small portion)

70. Unsweetened coconut yoghurt

Homemade Mini Snacks

71. Mini egg muffins with cheddar & spinach

72. Tuna mayo lettuce cups

73. 1/2 slice wholemeal toast with butter

74. 1/4 avocado mashed on cucumber slices

75. Chicken mayo roll-ups in lettuce

76. Small portion coleslaw (no added sugar)

77. Half boiled egg + cucumber slices

78. Baked courgette fries with parmesan

79. Mini pork meatballs (homemade, no breadcrumbs)

80. Almond flour pancake mini-stack with sugar-free syrup

81. Cottage cheese & cocoa powder mix

82. Cauliflower tots (low-carb recipe)

83. Turkey roll-ups with cream cheese

84. Devilled egg halves

85. Mini lettuce tacos (minced beef & cheese)

Dips & Dunkers

86. Guacamole + cucumber sticks

87. Hummus + pepper strips (small portion)

88. Sour cream & chive dip + celery sticks

89. Salsa + homemade cheese crisps

90. Greek yoghurt dip + carrot batons

91. Peanut butter + apple slice (small)

92. Cream cheese + red pepper strips

Extra Quick & Grab-and-Go

93. Cold cooked chicken drumstick

94. Turkey jerky (low sugar)

95. Baby cucumber + cheddar cube

96. Hard-boiled egg + small handful of spinach leaves

97. Ham & pickle roll-up

98. Cheddar slice folded with avocado

99. Sugar-free hot chocolate (unsweetened almond milk or water)

100. Cold roasted veg bites (courgette, pepper, aubergine)