Diabetic-Friendly Cheesy Ham Cracker Bites
🥣 Ingredients
“Cracker” Base (Low-Carb):
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 tbsp cream cheese
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: poppy seeds or sesame seeds
Filling:
- Sliced ham (low-sodium, no added sugar)
- Cheese slices (cheddar, Swiss, or mozzarella)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make Low-Carb Crackers:
- Melt mozzarella + cream cheese together
- Stir in almond flour, egg, baking powder, salt
- Roll dough thin between parchment paper
- Cut into small round “cracker” shapes
- Place on baking sheet and sprinkle seeds on top
👉 Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10–12 minutes until golden
2. Assemble:
- Add a small piece of ham and cheese between two crackers
- Press gently to form mini sandwiches
3. Melt & Finish:
- Place assembled bites back in oven for 5–7 minutes
- Bake until cheese melts and tops are slightly crisp
✅ Why this is diabetic-friendly
- No refined flour crackers
- Uses almond flour → low carb
- High protein + fat slows glucose spikes
- No added sugars
⚖️ Portion Tip
- Enjoy 2–4 bites per serving depending on your carb goals
💡 Flavor Variations
- Add mustard or sugar-free mayo inside
- Sprinkle garlic powder or Italian herbs on crackers
- Use turkey instead of ham for leaner option
🔁 Quick Shortcut Version
If you don’t want to bake crackers:
- Use cucumber slices or zucchini rounds instead of crackers
→ super low-carb and fresh
