As a health-conscious individual, finding healthy and delicious treats can be challenging. That's why we're excited to share our Cream Cheese Balls recipe with you! These low-carb treats are perfect for satisfying cravings without spiking glucose levels.

Benefits of Cream Cheese Balls for Diabetes-Friendly Diets

Cream cheese balls are designed to help balance blood sugars, making them an excellent addition to a diabetes-friendly diet. With simple ingredients and endless flavor possibilities, they're a great way to indulge without compromising your health.

The Importance of Diabetes-Friendly Snacks

Living with diabetes requires careful management of blood sugar levels. Snacking is an essential part of maintaining healthy blood sugar levels, but it can be challenging to find snacks that are both delicious and diabetes-friendly.

Traditional snack options are often high in carbohydrates, added sugars, and unhealthy fats, which can cause blood sugar levels to spike. However, with a little creativity, you can enjoy delicious and healthy snacks that support your diabetes management goals.

What Makes Cream Cheese Balls Diabetes-Friendly?

Cream cheese balls are a great snack option for individuals with diabetes due to their low carbohydrate content and high fat content. The cream cheese provides a rich source of protein and healthy fats, while the sweetener options are carefully chosen to minimize the impact on blood sugar levels.

Customization and Serving Suggestions

One of the best things about cream cheese balls is their versatility. You can customize them with various flavors to suit your taste. Try mixing and matching flavors like dark chocolate chips with orange zest or vanilla with chopped pistachios for unique combinations.

Tips for Making the Perfect Cream Cheese Balls

To ensure that your cream cheese balls turn out perfectly, follow these tips:

1. Use high-quality ingredients: Choose a high-quality cream cheese that is free from additives and preservatives.
2. Softening the cream cheese: Allow the cream cheese to soften at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before mixing.
3. Mixing the ingredients: Use a hand mixer to mix the ingredients until smooth and creamy.
4. Shaping the balls: Use a cookie scoop to form individual balls, or spread the mixture into a container lined with parchment paper.
5. Freezing the balls: Place the container or plate in the freezer until the cream cheese balls are firm.

Recipe: Cream Cheese Balls

Ingredients:

- 4 oz cream cheese or vegan cream cheese
- 2 tbsp butter spread of choice, coconut oil, or coconut butter
- 2–3 tbsp powdered sugar (or diabetes-friendly alternatives like erythritol or erythritol-stevia mix)
- Optional flavor additions:
- Mini dark chocolate chips (stevia infused)
- Vanilla or chocolate protein powder (to roll them in as a diabetes-friendly alternative)
- Natural peanut butter
- Peppermint extract
- Instant coffee
- Lemon or orange zest
- A pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg
- Vanilla extract
- Chopped pistachios, almonds, or coconut
- Unsweetened coconut

Directions:

1. Allow the cream cheese and butter (or coconut oil) to soften at room temperature.
2. Mix until smooth: Combine the softened ingredients with the sweetener of your choice. Use a hand mixer for the smoothest consistency.
3. Shape the balls: Option 1: Spread the mixture into a container lined with parchment paper for easy removal later. Option 2: Use a cookie scoop to form individual balls (this helps with size and portion management) and place them onto a parchment-lined plate. If the mixture is too soft, chill it until firm enough to scoop.
4. Freeze to set: Place the container or plate in the freezer until the cream cheese bombs are firm (about 30-60 minutes).
5. Customize and serve: If using a container, cut the set mixture into squares or bars. For extra indulgence, coat the bombs in melted dark chocolate before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving, Approx. 1 Bomb)

- Calories: 70–90 (depending on flavorings)
- Protein: 1g
- Fat: 6–8g
- Carbohydrates: 1–3g
- Fiber: 0–1g
- Sugars: 0–2g

Cream cheese balls are a delicious and healthy snack option for individuals with diabetes. With their low carbohydrate content and high fat content, they provide a satisfying and filling snack that won't spike blood sugar levels. By customizing the flavors and ingredients, you can enjoy a variety of delicious and diabetes-friendly snack options. Try our cream cheese balls recipe today and indulge in a guilt-free snack that supports your diabetes management goals!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Ac., C.H., RDH
Dr. Holistic Studies, Dr. Acupuncture
Diabetes Wellness Strategist & Coach
Creator & CEO of Holistic Diabetes Solutions
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As a woman living with diabetes for over 30 years, Dr. Cheryl understands the journey firsthand. When she was diagnosed, she received the same outdated advice her grandmother was given for over four decades, who relied primarily on medication, suffered from deteriorating health and eventually lost her life to diabetes. Fueled by this experience, Dr. Cheryl was compelled to seek a better way. Through countless research studies and trials, she developed the winning holistic approach: the Diabetes Success System which merges traditional wisdom with today’s best holistic self-care practices.  It has revolutionized diabetes management by providing a trusted way to maintain consistent and predictable healthy blood sugar levels.

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PROFESSIONAL DISCLAIMER

The material and content contained in this platform is for overall general diabetes health and education information only. It is not intended to constitute medical advice or to be a substitution for professional medical recommendations, diagnosis or treatment. All specific medical questions or changes you make to your medication and/or lifestyle should be discussed and addressed with your primary healthcare provider. Having the right mindset, doing the right movements at the right times of day, and eating foods that help keep blood sugar, insulin, and inflammation manageable can dramatically reduce your risk of the all-too-common complications of Diabetes, increase your energy levels and have you feeling your best every day.