Healthy Low Carb Snacks

Finding healthy low-carb snacks can be a challenge. The old standbys of pork rinds and beef jerky can be salty and unpalatable. Making a meal can be a burden when you want a quick snack. There are quick and easy low-carb snacks available that are healthy for you as well.

No Cooking

Healthy low-carb snacks don't require a lot of time in the kitchen. Celery stuffed with peanut butter is a high-protein snack that is both low carb and filling. Cheese is another low-carb snack that does not require any cooking. String cheese is even more convenient, as it is individually packaged and easy to grab when on the go.

Roll-up

Roll-ups are easy-to-make low-carb snacks. Use a low-carb tortilla and spread with cream cheese, sprinkle diced green onions and ham liberally, and roll the tortilla like a jelly roll. Cut into 1-inch sections. An alternative is to use romaine lettuce leaves in place of the tortilla. The filling can be any low-carb food you like; however, higher-protein ingredients can help stave off hunger longer.

Cookies

Sugar-free or low-carb cookies are available at many grocery stores. You can also order cookie mix to make your own at home from online retailers. They taste surprisingly good and can help satisfy sugar cravings.

Savory

A savory treat is easily made by covering the bottom of a frying pan with shredded cheddar cheese. Cook on medium until bubbly. When the bottom is crisp, flip carefully and cook until both sides are crisp. Drain on paper towels and cut into pieces. To add some zest, sprinkle the cheese with taco seasoning before flipping.

Make Ahead

Hard-boiled eggs are a great low-carb snack that you can make ahead and eat when you want a snack. Sugar-free gelatin is another refreshing snack that is low carb.

Spicy

Make low-carb jalapeo poppers for a spicy but healthy snack. Clean fresh jalapeos and slice the tops off. Slice in half, clearing out all the seeds and membranes. Fill with a mixture of cream cheese, cheddar cheese and crumbled cooked bacon. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes. If you like your peppers hotter, leave some of the membranes in the peppers when you clean them out. For safety's sake, wear gloves and wash hands thoroughly after cooking.