DIY

Turkey & Cheese Roll-Ups

Sugar Free Low Carb Gluten-Free High Protein ✓ Low GI
20g
Protein
2g
Net Carbs
0
GI Score

🩺 Diabetic-Friendly Overview

Turkey & Cheese Roll-Ups are mentioned by the American Diabetes Association as a perfect low-carb, high-protein snack with 20g protein and only 2g carbs. Key Features: ✅ 20g Protein - Extremely high 📊 2g Carbs - Virtually zero 🦃 Simple DIY - 5 minutes prep 💰 Budget-Friendly - $1-2 per serving How to Make Lay out 2 slices deli turkey Place 1 slice cheese on each Add mustard (optional) Roll up tightly Secure with toothpick Nutrition Per Serving (2 roll-ups) 150 Calories 20g Protein 2g Carbs 1g Sugar Variations Turkey + Cheddar - Classic Turkey + Swiss - Mild Turkey + Pepper Jack - Spicy Turkey + Cream Cheese - Creamy Add Pickles - Crunch Add Avocado - Healthy fats Perfect For Meal prep (make 5 at once) Quick breakfast Office snack Post-workout protein ADA-recommended high-protein roll-ups - 20g protein, 2g carbs, ready in minutes.

Turkey & Cheese Roll-Ups are mentioned by the American Diabetes Association as a perfect low-carb, high-protein snack with 20g protein and only 2g carbs.

Key Features:

  • 20g Protein - Extremely high
  • 📊 2g Carbs - Virtually zero
  • 🦃 Simple DIY - 5 minutes prep
  • 💰 Budget-Friendly - $1-2 per serving

How to Make

  1. Lay out 2 slices deli turkey
  2. Place 1 slice cheese on each
  3. Add mustard (optional)
  4. Roll up tightly
  5. Secure with toothpick

Nutrition Per Serving (2 roll-ups)

  • 150 Calories
  • 20g Protein
  • 2g Carbs
  • 1g Sugar

Variations

  • Turkey + Cheddar - Classic
  • Turkey + Swiss - Mild
  • Turkey + Pepper Jack - Spicy
  • Turkey + Cream Cheese - Creamy
  • Add Pickles - Crunch
  • Add Avocado - Healthy fats

Perfect For

  • Meal prep (make 5 at once)
  • Quick breakfast
  • Office snack
  • Post-workout protein

ADA-recommended high-protein roll-ups - 20g protein, 2g carbs, ready in minutes.

📈 Blood Sugar Impact

Virtually zero blood sugar impact. Pure protein and fat with minimal carbs. Perfect diabetic snack mentioned by American Diabetes Association.

✅ Pros

  • Very high protein (20g)
  • Almost zero carbs (2g)
  • Easy DIY preparation
  • Satisfying and filling

⚠️ Cons

  • High in sodium (watch intake)
  • Requires refrigeration
  • Need to prepare ahead

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Last updated: January 4, 2026