Cucumbers are low in calories – being mostly made up of water, which makes them a perfect snack for quenching thirst and hunger.
According to Organic Facts:
“The flesh of cucumbers is rich in vitamins A, C, and folic acid while the hard skin of cucumbers is rich in fiber and a range of minerals include magnesium, molybdenum, and potassium.”
Tip: Cucumber rounds make the perfect cracker replacement. They are crisp, provide a firm base, and aren’t overly powerful on taste. So you can top them with whatever you like for a super healthy diabetic snack.
Or, even use them as crackers for dips. The idea is to replace your processed crackers with cucumber crackers instead (see recipe below).
Cucumber Nutrition Facts: Half cup slices: Calories (Energy): 8g Fat: 0.06g Carbohydrate: 1.89g Fiber: 0.3g Sugar: 0.87g Protein: 0.34g.
As you can see in the image above, we’ve used avocado, cheese, sundried tomatoes, hummus and sprouts. But you can really use any toppings you’ve got on hand.
Recipe
Cucumber Crackers
Ingredients
- 8 slices cucumber
- 1.4 oz cheddar cheese – sliced
- 8 stuffed green olives – halved
- 4 sundried tomatoes
- hummus
- tomato
- sprouts
- flaked almonds
Instructions
- Use the cucumber slices as a base and layer the cheese and olives on some of them, and cheese, hummus and sundried tomatoes on the others. Use whatever you have on hand.
Notes
Give them a try and let us know how you go.
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I have found your site very helpful, my husband has just been told he has type 2 diabetes. So I need to change our diet, he loves bread and pasta. I can not afford to became VIP MEMBER Right NOW, SO IM very greatfull for your free advice.
Welcome Mirtha, You’ll find lots of great free info here. One step at a time and finding alternatives he likes (or can grow to like) is the key. Good luck and shout out if you need some support 🙂
Can’t wait to try this !!! Going to tonight for my bedtime snack.
Awesome Lydia, they are GREAT 🙂
Hi Ms Jedha,
I have a snack presentation after 3 groups which might run for 1:30 mins. I want to present your cucumber crackers. But, Im in doubt how to keep the freshness of the cucumber or the cucumber snackers? Thanks for the help
Hi Cathy, can you keep the snack in an insulated bag until you need it?