Disclaimer: I am NOT sponsored by Sam’s Club and was not paid to write this post. Though honestly, I shop there (and Walmart) enough to the point where I really should be getting paid lol.
It’s 10PM and you’re hungry. Because you’re growing a baby, duh. But you also have gestational diabetes and don’t want to spike your blood sugar. So what can you eat?
Luckily, there are a ton of quality bedtime snacks that you can find at your local Sam’s Club that won’t spike your blood sugar.
Can Diabetics Even Have A Bedtime Snack?
Before we discuss the best bedtime snacks for gestational diabetes that you can find at Sam’s Club, we need to answer the question: can diabetics even have a bedtime snack?
And the answer is:YES! In fact, a bedtime snack may actually be beneficial in keeping blood sugars regulated during the night. You just want to make sure before you start having bedtime snacks that you have a good idea of how your body responds throughout the day to food. You also want to make sure that the snacks you’re having are smart choices.
My recommendation would be to check your blood sugar at various times, such as before you go to sleep, if you wake up in the middle of the night to pee, and right in the morning so that you are aware of what is going on with your blood sugar.
Pair Your Snacks
For a person with gestational diabetes, you want to make sure your snack has:
-a complex carb
-some high quality protein (with fat)
So for example, apples with peanut butter is a great choice. The apple would be the complex carb because while it does have carbs, it also has vitamins, minerals and fiber. The peanut butter will have protein and fat to keep you satisfied.
Best Bedtime Snacks For Gestational Diabetes At Sam’s Club
Gourmet Gatherings Dark Chocolate Keto Clusters
Made with quinoa, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pecans and almonds, these dark chocolate keto clusters are a perfect snack that feels like a treat but won’t spike your blood sugar. A 1/2 cup serving contains 150 calories, 9g of carbs, 3g of protein and 3g of fiber.
Archer Mini Beef Sticks
If you can stomach meat during your pregnancy, I would say these mini beef sticks are great to have around for a late night snack. The protein will curb your hunger and there is no sugar so you don’t have to worry about your blood sugar spiking.
Seven Sundays Keto Rise And Shine Granola Cereal
I know so many people that love a bowl of cereal at night. If this is you, the Seven Sundays cereal at Sam’s Club is a great option that won’t spike your blood sugar nearly as much as other popular cereals out there.
Jayone Roasted and Lightly Salted Seaweed
Being Asian, seaweed is a snack that I gravitate to very frequently. It may not be your cup of tea, but I personally find the crunch and saltiness very satisfying!
NuTrail Vanilla Almond Protein Granola
If you’re craving something sweet, a handful of this granola on top of greek yogurt is a great snack to have! A 2/3 cup serving is 330 calories with 19g carbs, 17g protein and 3g of fiber.
Nature Valley Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Protein Chewy Bars
I’m going to be honest: I am not the biggest fan of granola bars, protein bars, breakfast bars. I’ve just never been a big bar person. But, peanut butter and chocolate is just a God-tier combination. You simply can’t go wrong.
One bar is 200 calories and has 15g carbs, 10g protein and 6g of fiber.
Wilde Protein Chips
These chips are so oddly addicting that it confuses me. I really shouldn’t like it as much as I do but I do??
If you haven’t had Wilde chips before, they are chips made out of chicken breast, egg whites, bone broth and other ingredients. They are somehow crunchier than chips, which can be amazing during pregnancy when you really need something to satisfy the munch craving.
Oikos Triple Zero Nonfat Blended Greek Yogurt
This paired with the NuTrail granola or the Seven Sundays cereal or even the keto clusters is just a perfect and tasty snack.
Sam’s Club is currently carrying a variety pack with strawberry, mixed berry and vanilla flavors.
Quest Nutrition Peanut Butter Cups
I personally haven’t had these yet but I have not yet come across a peanut butter cup that I didn’t like so I feel fairly confident that this one will be delicious as well! Each package comes with two cups. Per serving (2 peanut butter cups), there are 200 calories, 13g carbs, 11g protein and 4g fiber.
Keto Pint Salted Caramel Almond Ice Cream Bars
I’ve written a whole review of this product on my blog, but if you haven’t read it yet just know that I really like these ice cream bars!
You know how sometimes protein ice creams/keto ice creams can taste a little chalky? These bars luckily aren’t like that at all. The ice cream is very smooth, and the caramel really makes the whole product feel indulgent. And if you’re growing a whole human, you deserve to indulge.
Conclusion
I hope this blog post about the best bedtime snacks for gestational diabetes at Sam’s Club has been helpful to you and that you were able to get some ideas of what to buy to properly nourish you and your baby. I wish you the most healthy and joyful pregnancy full of yummy meals and snacks!
Further Research
If you also have a Costco membership, I’ve written a similar blog post about the Best Bedtime Snacks For Gestational Diabetes At Costco, linked here.
For more blog posts related to pregnancy, birth and postpartum, you may want to check out this section of my blog where you can find articles like “Best Snacks To Eat During Labor” and “How To Create A Birth Plan For Your Ideal Birth”!
