Low-carbohydrate snacks are sold at grocery stores, but some are simple enough to make at home. Carbohydrates are classified into two different types: complex and simple. The Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine states that complex carbohydrates are common in the vegetarian diet and are good for you in many ways; they are high in fiber, stabilize your blood sugar level and provide you with sustained energy.
Power Hummus
Sprouted quinoa can provide an energy and protein-rich snack. It offers all of the essential amino acids contained in meat, according to NASA. If sprouted, it can contain three times the amount of protein than if cooked, as stated by the United States Department of Agriculture. The American Dietetic Association reports that quinoa provides a good source of fiber, iron, phosphorous, magnesium, phytochemicals and folate. After the quinoa is sprouted, it can be mixed into a bowl of hummus. Pieces of raw broccoli and cauliflower can replace high carbohydrate tortilla chips or crackers to dip into the hummus.
Nut Butter and Vegetables
Nut butter spread on celery sticks and carrots can provide vegetarians with a quick snack that is high in protein, vitamins and healthy fats. Health food stores offer a variety of options for nut butter such as macadamia nut butter, almond butter, soybean butter, sunflower seed butter, tahini or sesame seed butter and hazelnut butter. They may even sell a blended mixture of a couple different types of nut butters.
Soaked Almonds
Almonds are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. Vegetarians soak them for easier digestion. Soaked almonds come from using whole almonds that are unsalted and not roasted. Vegetarians rinse the almonds and place them in a jar of filtered water overnight in the refrigerator. The next day, they are rinsed and the skins are peeled off. The remaining almonds are placed back in the refrigerator and rinsed at least twice a day. To add flavor, amino-acid enriched soy sauce is added to the soaked and peeled almonds and marinated overnight.
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