Many people think melon is off the menu when they are trying to manage their blood sugar, but that’s not true.
A cup of cantaloupe has 12.7 grams of carbs and 1.5 grams of fiber. It’s one of the best sources of beta carotene, a plant pigment that aids the immune system and eye health. It contains good amounts of folate, potassium and vitamin K.
It’s in season now. Our favorite way to eat it is exactly as nature intended: just cut and enjoy. However, there are plenty of wonderful cantaloupe recipes you will love. Here are four great low-carb options!
Find a cool day while cantaloupe is in season. You will be standing at your stove with boiling saucepans for a while, but having delicious homemade jelly all year round is worth it. If you have never canned anything before, this is a great, simple recipe to start with. You need a water bath canner, but they can be bought inexpensively from hardware stores or Walmart. Plus, it seems like everyone has one neighbor or friend who has a canning kit, so ask around before you buy one! It’s worth checking, just like this tasty recipe is well worth the effort. A serving has 15.1 calories, 1.5 grams of carbs and 0.7 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
When hot weather hits, few things satisfy like ice pops. The problem is that the ones available in the stores are usually just sugar water. You have to make it yourself if you want something that won’t spike your blood sugar. We love these because you mix all the ingredients in a blender, pour the mix into molds and enjoy them frozen eight hours later. If you don’t have popsicle molds, just use 10 paper cups instead. A serving has 111 calories, four grams of carbs and nine grams of fat. Get the recipe.
This recipe is divine. It calls for honey. It’s not high in carbs, and it’s optional. But, if you add sweetener, we recommend swapping that for a low-carb option. This version is all-natural but higher in carbs. Personally, we don’t think this needs the added sweetness. It’s so simple it’s hardly a recipe. But you will be thrilled that you found it on a hot day. A serving has 83 calories, 19.4 grams of carbs, one gram of fiber and 0.4 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
We love chia pudding. It’s a new version of tapioca pudding but with more fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, protein and helpful minerals. It’s a great way to add fiber to your diet and texture to a dish. This recipe adds collagen powder for a protein boost, but it’s not needed to make the recipe work, so if you don’t have it, don’t worry. Either way, it will be delicious! A serving has 246.9 calories, 25.2 grams of carbs, 14.8 grams of fiber and 9.3 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
We hope that these cantaloupe recipes inspire you to enjoy the fruit today. In moderation, it’s safe to enjoy and so tasty while it’s in season!
