According to the CDC, as many as 1 in 10 Americans have diabetes. That’s 37.3 million people. If you’re searching for snacks that won’t spike your blood sugar, you’re not alone!

The problem is that many of the best foods for hypoglycemics and diabetics are boring. How much yogurt could one person eat? If you’re getting a bit tired of your usual snacks, it’s time to investigate the range of peanut butter snacks that could be meeting your dietary needs!

Peanut butter has the power to stabilize and lower blood sugar levels as part of a diabetes-conscious, hypoglycemic diet. Put down the parfait and keep reading to learn how nut butter can add some pizzazz to your diet!

Peanut Butter and Diabetes

If you’re looking for peanut butter snacks to help with blood sugar conditions like diabetes or hypoglycemia, the first consideration should be choosing all-natural nut butters. Unlike their processed counterparts, they do not contain added salt or sugar. The nutrients in natural peanut butter work to slow down and stabilize your natural blood sugar levels. 

The ratio of fat, protein, and carbohydrates in peanuts plays a role in its ability to lower your blood sugar. These nutrients also make it more satiating. They can reduce your desire to eat and help you stay on track if you follow a medically prescribed diet. 

If you are pre-diabetic, research suggests that peanut butter can also play a role in prevention. Seek to replace the processed grains and red meat in your diet with peanut butter.

It also makes an excellent substitute for sweet foods with less nutritional value, allowing you to “have your cake and eat it, too!” 

Ideas for Incorporating Peanut Butter

It’s easy to get off track when you eat peanut butter off the spoon! It has an addictive flavor and texture that can make it hard to stop! Peanut butter is a nutritionally dense food but not a low-calorie one, and it can be easy to overeat.

If you have diabetes or reactive hypoglycemia, your best bet is to incorporate nut butter into recipes—then you will always know how much you’ll be consuming. Use a food scale or accurate measuring spoons when preparing any peanut butter recipe. 

Here are a few of our favorite peanut butter treats to try:

  • Banana and peanut butter drinks, like smoothies
  • Ants on a log
  • Apples and peanut butter
  • Peanut butter mixed into greek yogurt
  • No-bake protein balls
  • Oatmeal with hot, melted peanut butter
  • Peanut butter and crackers

In a pinch, peanut butter on a spoon will always do the trick, but it takes a lot of self-control! Consider preparing a few of the above snacks in advance so you can grab them as needed. 

Battle Your Blood Sugar With Peanut Butter Snacks

Making peanut butter snacks using all-natural nut butter is a healthy and delicious way to enjoy a hypoglycemic diet again. Including it regularly will help prevent dangerous blood sugar spikes. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if all medical interventions tasted this fantastic? 

Are you looking to get the scoop on more of your favorite foods? Check out the rest of the blog for more tasty posts about the culinary world.