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🩸 Blood Sugar Stable Snacks & Sips
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Clare Salamun
For when I want energy… not a spike and crash. For moms who: feel shaky if they skip meals…are postpartum / TTC / hormone-aware…want balanced snacks, not just “low calorie”
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🥜 Protein + Fat = Stable Energy
 
🍫 Sweet Without the Crash
 
🧂 Salty & Crunchy (Hormone-Friendly Swaps)
 
🥤 Stable Energy Sips

🥜 Protein + Fat = Stable Energy

Most cravings aren’t actually about willpower — they’re about under-eating protein earlier in the day. These are my “eat this first” options to stabilize energy, reduce the afternoon crash, and keep blood sugar from swinging all over the place.

 
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Quick protein hit that stops the “hangry spiral” fast. I keep these in my car and diaper bag.
Meat Sticks | No Sugar, Gluten-Free & High Protein Sticks
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It is made with egg whites + nuts = balanced macros. Way better choice than a granola bar.
Shop All Protein Bars
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Lower sugar, good fiber, and dairy-free if needed.
Protein Bars – ALOHA
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High protein and lower sugar than most yogurts. Add chia seeds for extra stability.
siggi's Icelandic yogurt - plain whole milk 24oz skyr
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When I don’t have time to sit down. Protein first = fewer cravings later.
Core Power Chocolate Protein Drink – 26g of Protein for Recovery
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🍫 Sweet Without the Crash

I’m not cutting sweets. I’m choosing versions that don’t spike and drop me 45 minutes later. These have simpler ingredients and less added sugar so I can enjoy something sweet without triggering another craving cycle.

 
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Low sugar, simple ingredients, and satisfying enough that a few squares are plenty.
Dark Chocolate Bars
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Sweetened without a full sugar spike. Perfect small handful.
LILY'S Dark Chocolate Style Baking Chips, 9 oz bag
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Almond flour based so they don’t hit like traditional cookies. I still really love reaching for these.
Cookies Honey Cinnamon Seed & Nut Flour Sweet Thins
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I have to hide these from my husband. Thinner chocolate layer, less sugar than traditional cups, still satisfies the Reese’s craving.
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter
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Grain-free, lightly sweet. Good with high-protein yogurt to prevent a spike.
Gluten-Free Sunflower Cereal
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Not perfect, but way lower sugar than traditional gummies for that candy moment. The sour gummies are really good!
Gummy Candy - Low Sugar
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🧂 Salty & Crunchy (Hormone-Friendly Swaps)

Sometimes I just want chips. The key for me is choosing options made with better oils and pairing them with protein or fat so I don’t feel shaky or ravenous an hour later.

 
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Coconut oil, simple ingredients, and actually satisfying.
Himalayan Gold Organic Butter Flavor Popcorn
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I will devour a bag…they are made with avocado oil — pair with guac or cottage cheese for protein.
Grain Free Tortilla Chips - Chips & Snacks
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Great with cheese for a more balanced snack plate. I like these better than Wheat Thins.
Fine Ground Sea Salt Almond Flour Crackers
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Sweet-salty and toddler-approved.
Plantain Chips
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🥤 Stable Energy Sips

Hydration and protein drinks make a bigger difference than most people realize. A lot of my “snack attacks” disappear after electrolytes or a protein shake. These are my go-to drinks when I want steady energy instead of another coffee.

 
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Soda vibes without the sugar crash. Good for afternoon slump moments. My current fav is Shirley Temple!!!
OLIPOP
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Another fun option when you want flavor + carbonation without full sugar soda. Their root beer is pretty great.
Why Poppi?
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Mix one of these suckers with some regular sparkling water and its just a great pick me up.
LMNT Sparkling 16oz | Zero Sugar Electrolytes | Paleo-Keto Friendly ...
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Sweeter option without sugar — good if you struggle to drink plain water.
Ultima Replenisher Electrolyte Powder - Original Variety Pack
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Feels indulgent at night but gentler than traditional hot chocolate.
Calm Cacao: Relaxing Chocolate Reishi Mushroom Blend
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