Recipes for the Perfect Party Platter

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

Roasted and Spiced Chickpeas
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 Mushrooms
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.

Garlic Pita Crisps
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

Spinach and Artichoke Dip
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.

Quick & Easy Cheese Dip
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

Pineapple Mint Water
Adding cubed pineapple and mint leaves adds a subtle flavor to plain water without adding any sugar or calories. Try other combinations like cucumber and lemon or watermelon and rosemary.

Watermelon Lime Slushie
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.

Share Pics of Your Party Platter with Us!
If you use some of these Diabetes Food Hub recipes for your next get together, show off your hard work! Share pictures of your party platter with the American Diabetes Association^® on Facebook and Instagram and use #DiabetesFoodHub.

December 2022