Big holidays can be a double-edged sword when you have blood sugar concerns. It’s always fun to go to parties and see the people you love. But if there isn’t food you can easily eat, parties can be hard to enjoy.
For cookouts, we always point out that, while red meat might not be the healthiest option, a bun-less burger is low in carbs. But if you are looking for interesting, tasty options, we have you covered for everything you might want this Labor Day.
We love sharing mocktails that are low in carbs. Many alcoholic drinks are high in carbohydrates. And many people choose not to drink. When you aren’t drinking, it’s nice to still have a beverage that makes the day feel special. We love this more adult version of lemonade that is refreshingly minty and herbal. It’s delightful in hot weather. A serving has 12 calories, 1.2 net grams of carbs and 0.2 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
A tomato pie is a wonderful way to enjoy late summer tomatoes! It’s also a wonderful way to make something similar to pizza, with fewer carbs, that can be enjoyed hot or cold! It’s a lot easier than pizza because you sauté a simple tomato topping in an oven-proof skillet, cover the topping with dough, bake and then flip it onto a serving platter so the tomatoes are on top again. The baking process seals in the moisture from the tomatoes. It’s a great meal to savor the last of the summer tomatoes! A serving has 217 calories, eight grams of carbs and 15 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
People often think that the sweetness of corn precludes it from being enjoyed by folks who are concerned about their blood sugar. While portion control is essential, corn does contain fiber and is fine as a component of a dish, and this salsa is perfect at a party. We love that you can use the amount of peppers you add to control the heat in the salsa. People in the comments rave about it while talking about how they tweaked the number of jalapenos or green chiles to fit their taste. Being able to adjust a recipe so naturally is rare. As written, a serving has 139 calories, 15 grams of carbs, three grams of fiber and nine grams of fat. Get the recipe.
S’mores are one of our favorite parts of having a bonfire. Even if you don’t have a fire this Labor Day, you can still enjoy s’mores. And you can have the dessert with far fewer carbs with this no-bake pie! You do have to torch the top for the perfect toasted final touch that will have everyone drooling! A serving has 161 calories, 21 grams of carbs, 16 grams of fiber and seven grams of fat. Get the recipe.
We hope that these great recipes help you celebrate Labor Day, whether you are marking the occasion at home, a cookout, a picnic or going out for the day. No matter what you are doing, we hope it’s relaxing and fun and a great break!
