Charcuterie boards have become a popular party food. Brimming with meats and cheeses, these party platters can be full of high fat and sodium items that could derail your diabetes management plans. However, there are ways to put together party boards that are healthy, tasty, and most importantly, will be sure to impress your guests!
To make your party platter extra eye-catching, try using a fun platter to serve your guests. You can repurpose a wooden cutting board, try a slate board, or use a festive serving platter. Keep your party platter interesting by adding a variety of textures and colors. Sliced non-starchy veggies are a great way to add splashes of color, especially alongside a tasty dip or two.
Ready to start making your diabetes-friendly party platter? Try out these recipes!
Diabetes-Friendly Appetizers
This high-fiber snack is a much healthier choice than chips and is a great alternative for those with nut allergies. These chickpeas will add crunchiness and a touch of spice to your party platter.
Guacamole Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
Add color to your platter with these healthy, low-carb stuffed tomatoes. If you are short on time, you can use store-bought guacamole instead!
Turkey Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
Combining spicy and creamy with bacon means this recipe is a guaranteed crowd pleaser! The calories and fat are cut down by using turkey bacon, chicken sausage, and light cream cheese.
Stuffed mushroom recipes are typically loaded with calories, but the turkey sausage and reduced-fat cheese in this recipe help save calories while still providing bold flavor.
Date, Almond, and Sesame Balls
Although they look like elegant truffles, these little balls are packed with tons of healthy nutrients. Try making these date, almond, and sesame balls that will add a bit of sweetness to your party.
These pita crisps are easy to make and are great to serve along with dips like hummus, guacamole, or salsa. Add a little crunch to your party platter with these whole-wheat chips.
Diabetes-Friendly Party Dips
This creamy dip gets a surprising bit of bite from a small amount of horseradish. And it’s loaded with tasty morsels of artichoke hearts, spinach, roasted red bell peppers, and green onions, making it a breeze to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet.
This Herby Bean Dip is a smooth, creamy blend of beans, fresh herbs, and simple seasonings. It has a bright, fresh flavor and works well as a snack or appetizer with veggies, crackers, or pita chips.
This Spinach Yogurt Dip is a smooth, creamy mix of yogurt, cooked spinach, and simple seasonings. It has a fresh, mild flavor and works well as a snack or appetizer with veggies, crackers, or pita.
This Parsley‑Dill Ricotta Dip is a smooth, creamy mix of ricotta cheese, fresh herbs, and simple seasonings. It has a light, fresh flavor and works well as a snack or appetizer with veggies, crackers, or pita.
This super simple dip is perfect for making ahead of time—the flavors meld and get stronger during storage and can be taken out of the fridge when ready to serve.
White Bean, Lemon, and Herbed Feta Dip
Even though it can be made in a flash, this zesty dip combines all the bright flavors of Greece in one easy-to-make dish. If you are a Mediterranean food fan, add this recipe to your repertoire.
Diabetes-Friendly Party Drinks
Cucumber and Lemon Water
This Cucumber Lemon Water is a cool, refreshing drink made with fresh cucumber slices, lemon, and water. It has a clean, light taste and is great for staying hydrated on warm days.
Try this refreshing alternative to sugary drinks! It’s made with fresh watermelon for a lightly sweet flavor with no added sugar, plus zesty lime and cool mint.
Sparkling Strawberry Mint Water
Add some bubbles to liven up your drink! This fizzy, flavored water is just five calories and will help quench your thirst in a refreshing way.
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