180
Gestational diabetes snacks on the go from a gas station! No prep, no planning and most of these are protein snacks!
Some of the links on this page are affiliate links of which I’ll earn a small commission should you choose to purchase, but at no additional cost to you.
Quick note: I made a personal post about my story and this site. Click What’s Going On? to read it. I need a few things from you so please visit when you’re done here.
Gestational diabetes snacks on the go; is it even possible? Absolutely!
Sometimes you’re on the run and don’t have the time or energy to even think about what you’re allowed to eat, or where to get it; am I right? This was me almost everyday. There’s so much to factor into the moment:
- I have the kids: I don’t want to run into the store
- I need something quick and easy
- It’s just to hold me over
- I don’t want to cheat
- I should just cheat since I don’t know what to do
- Etc.
- Etc.
So I went to a gas station to see what fitting gestational diabetes snacks they had to offer. I discovered more than I anticipated, and most of them are protein snacks! Win!
What I Found for Gestational Diabetes Snacks on the Go
- Beef Jerky
- Pork Rinds (get a bean or cheese dip – 2T per serving)
- Kind Bars (Not all are suitable for a snack so be sure to check the carbs. Some are labeled low glycemic, but even some that aren’t are still OK for snacks.)
- Cheese stick wrapped in pepperoni
- Nuts
- Chocolate covered nuts
Additional Options
It was a small gas station, so I’d know for sure there are options everywhere. Certainly there’d be more snack options at larger stations, like
- Yogurt
- Egg Salad or Chicken Salad Sandwiches (remove 1 or both slices of bread)
- Pickles
- Microwavable Meals
- Protein Packs
- Protein Bars
- and more!
Everything I found is close to 15g of carbs and a decent portion size. If you just need something to satisfy your taste buds and are willing to take a small portion size, good options are a
- Payday
- Almond Joy (dark chocolate even better)
- Hershey’s bar with almonds
- Trail Mix
- Dark Chocolate
If you want more snack options and a 4-week meal plan with complete nutrition, prep tips and more, check out The Gestational Diabetes Cookbook and Meal Plan!
It has 90 recipes and a 4-week-long meal plan with prep tips and everything you need to make life a little easier!
Other Snack Suggestions
- Take a look at Beautiful Food’s Snacks for Gestational Diabetes post.
- Quick snack recipes
- Fast Food Series
Pin this for reference!
What’s Going On?
180
Claudette says
Hi is beef jerky safe for pregnant??
The Gestational Diabetic Chef says
Hi Claudette! Jerky is safe, and it’s a go-to for some (from what I’ve seen) because eggs, string cheese and Greek yogurt get old pretty fast. There are even brands that that do chicken and pork jerky. I can’t think of the name of the brand I know (just did a quick Google search), but when I remember it I’ll come back and let you know. The benefit of chicken jerky is that it’s less fat.