10 Top-Rated Diabetic-Friendly Desserts That Are Low In Sugar, But High In Flavor
Craving something sweet after a meal is human nature, but that's a tricky craving to satisfy if you're diabetic. It's essential to stay on track when eating dessert, as part of a healthy, diabetic-friendly meal plan, so we've rounded up some of the top-rated diabetic-friendly dessert recipes. Of course, it's important to talk to your health care professional about the best foods to eat or check with trusted organizations such as the American Diabetes Association.
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Fruit-Forward Desserts
The juicy news is that loads of fruits are considered superfoods, delivering vitamins and minerals, plus dietary fiber to American diets, which are often lacking in key nutrients. Citrus and berries are stars on all sorts of levels, but especially in serving up the kind of sweet quality that dessert fans seek. Score!
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Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar
Fresh strawberries are drizzled in balsamic vinegar, sprinkled with a tiny bit of sugar, and left to soak for about an hour while the flavors meld. A touch of black pepper is the perfect finishing touch.
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One-Ingredient Sorbet
Yep! You need just one ingredient for this simple sorbet. All you have to do is freeze your favorite fruit overnight, then run it through a food processor until it's nice and smooth. Use a combination of frozen fruits to make your own special blend.
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Date Haroset
Make this Passover-friendly treat with just dates, raisins, red wine, walnuts, cinnamon, and confectioners' sugar (so make sure to enjoy in moderation).
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Sugar Free Peach and Banana Cobbler
"My own creation! This recipe is good for diabetics, but can easily be made as a non-diabetic dessert by using real sugar instead of a sugar substitute," says recipe creator Sandi Nicol.
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Fresh Strawberry Granita
Chef John says this refreshing and fruity dessert can be served any time of the year, but it's best in the summertime. "It forces you to stick your hot, sweaty face in the freezer four or five times to stir," he explains.
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Banana Chia Pudding
Milk, banana chunks, chia seeds, honey, vanilla extract, and sea salt are blended until smooth. Then, the mixture is refrigerated until it's thick and creamy.
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Irresistible Chocolate
In recent years, chocolate has become even more celebrated, as we've learned of its incredible powers as an antioxidant. The darker, the better, because that means there's less sugar in the mix. These gems taste rich, but are not loaded with the processed white stuff.
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No-Workout-Needed Chocolate Cake
This simple cake, which starts with a store-bought mix, includes unexpected ingredients like tofu and brewed coffee. "Just scrumptious. Delightfully moist with a light tender crumb," says reviewer Myra Cheney.
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Gluten-Free Chocolate Chickpea Cupcakes
This is a "delicious gluten-free cake that is a cinch to make," according to recipe creator THORSKY. "Rave reviews from everyone! No one can tell that the secret ingredient is chickpeas."
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Chocolate-Banana Tofu Pudding
Throw this wildly easy pudding together in five minutes with just six ingredients: banana chunks, tofu, confectioners' sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, soy milk, and ground cinnamon. This another decadent treat to enjoy in moderation.
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Chocolate Cake Batter Hummus
"Dessert hummus is a thing, and it is absolutely decadent without all the guilt," according to recipe creator and Allrecipes Allstar France C, who says it makes a delicious filling for crepes. "Serve with pretzels, strawberries, or graham crackers."
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More Inspiration
Try one of Our Best Sugar-Free Desserts That Taste Like the Real Thing. Plus, explore our entire collection of Diabetic-Friendly Desserts.