Delicious and Easy Diabetic Friendly Desserts

If you’re living with diabetes, you don’t usually have to give up dessert to keep your blood sugar in check. With a few smart choices, you can still enjoy treats that taste indulgent while keeping you healthier.

The best diabetic-friendly desserts focus on simple, whole foods that provide the sweetness and texture you crave in a healthier way. Instead of relying primarily on refined sugar and white flour, which can cause blood sugar to spike, diabetic safe desserts often include fiber, protein, or healthy fats to help slow digestion, so your blood sugar rises more steadily. This allows you to enjoy something sweet without sending glucose levels on a rollercoaster ride.

Read on for tips by the Health eCooks dietitians for making healthy diabetic friendly desserts, along with delicious diabetic dessert recipes you’re sure to love.

Baked apples with cinnamon, poached pears, or grilled peaches provide natural sweetness and fiber. Berries are an especially good choice since they’re low in sugar and packed with antioxidants.

For a real treat, try these decadent-looking fresh strawberries dipped in dark chocolate. They’re easy to make and delicious.

Mix plain Greek yogurt with fresh fruit, a drizzle of nut butter, or a sprinkle of cocoa powder. It’s creamy, high in protein, and easy to customize. Light homemade custards or puddings made with low-fat milk and a sugar substitute can also be good choices.

These colorful Honey Yogurt Berry Parfaits combine Greek yogurt, fresh berries, and a crunchy topping made from oats, almonds, and wheat germ for a deliciously sweet dessert or calcium-rich breakfast.

Blend frozen bananas or berries with or without a splash of milk for a smooth, ice-cream-like dessert with no added sugar. Greek yogurt popsicles are another refreshing, diabetic-friendly option.

Try this deliciously creamy Banana Chocolate Chip Nice Cream for a refreshing treat. It’s made with only three ingredients – bananas, cinnamon, and mini chocolate chips.

Many muffins, cookies, and mug cakes made with almond or coconut flour offer more fiber and fewer carbs than traditional baked desserts. These flours also add a naturally rich, nutty flavor.

Slightly sweet and versatile, enjoy these Banana Carrot Muffins as a post-meal treat or a brunch side. They get their sweetness from dates and bananas, with no added sugar needed.

A small square of dark chocolate with 70% cocoa or higher can satisfy your sweet tooth. It’s lower in sugar than milk chocolate and contains antioxidants that support heart health.