A Guide to the Various Types of Desserts That Are Diabetes-Friendly

Being diabetic doesn't mean having to sacrifice the sweet pleasures of life. You can easily tweak some of your favorite dessert recipes by replacing unhealthy ingredients with healthier alternatives and enjoy the various types of desserts whenever you want. Here is a comprehensive guide to multiple types of diabetic desserts and their recipes that ensure the delectables are yummy, but never at the cost of your health.

Unbaked High Energy Bites:

These high-energy bites help reduce the absorption rate of sugar by the body, while the nutritious seeds and nuts in the dish boost the human body's proteins and fats, subduing the impact of carbohydrates. Sugar-free desserts such as these are becoming extremely popular alternatives and are now being incorporated into restaurant and cafe menus across the globe.

Ingredients:

• 505 gm oats
• 251 gm nuts
• 123 gm chia seeds
• 64 gm honey
• 65 gm nut butter

Method:

1. You have to first take a medium-sized bowl and in it, mix the nuts, oats, and chia seeds together.
2. After that, you need to take another bowl and stir the nut, butter, and honey, ensuring the ingredients mix well together.
3. Then, you can add the syrupy concoction to the dry ingredients, and stir everything with a spatula.
4. As the last step, you have to take some amount of this mixture and roll it between your palms to give it the shape of a small ball.
5. You have to repeat the same for the entire mixture to get your healthy no-bake energy bites.
6. Once done, please refrigerate it for a few hours so that they may be set, before serving them up for a healthy snack.

Fresh Fruit Tart:

Fruits have a natural sweetness in them which automatically makes any fruit dessert devoid of artificial sweeteners. If the pastry is made with whole wheat then you are also going to get a dose of healthy fats, and the fact that it's a tart will also help you control the portions that you consume at a time. This delectable is one of those sugar free desserts that you can consume any time of the day.

Ingredients:

• 255 gm flour
• 125 gm almond flour
• 66 gm butter
• 501 gm berries

Method:

1. You need to begin the process by first preheating the oven to 190°C.
2. Next, in a bowl, you can mix the butter and flour together to form a crumbly crust.
3. After that, you have to scoop this crust and flatten it out on separate, individual tart pans.
4. Before baking, you have to spread the mixture of the berries, and then let it bake for around 30 to 35 minutes.
5. Make sure to cool the tarts to room temperature before you serve them to guests.

Greek Yogurt Parfait:

Being high in protein, Greek yogurt has always been known to help regulate the level of sugar in the blood. Similarly, berries are a type of fruit that is known to be low in sugar, and high in antioxidants and fiber. Granola provides regulated amounts of requisite carbohydrates and fibers. All in all, this recipe is great for people who are diabetic but still love to enjoy scrumptious and sweet treats.

Ingredients:

• 251 gm Greek yogurt
• 122 gm berries
• 3 tbsp granola
• 2 tbsp honey

Method:

1. For this very simple recipe, you have to start by taking a dessert bowl or a tall glass, and at the very bottom of it, add a thick layer of Greek yogurt.
2. After that, you have to follow it up with a layer of mixed berries, and at the end, top it with some crunchy granola.
3. If you like, you can garnish the dish with a little bit of honey, and then set it in the refrigerator for around three hours for it to become cool and custard-like, before digging in.

Sugar-Free Cheesecake:

The almond flour in this diabetes-friendly cheesecake is rich in good fats and really low in carbohydrates. Meanwhile, the cream cheese helps to provide a good punch of protein, and the eggs help reduce the impact of the carbohydrates in the dish. Substituting sugar with sweeteners like stevia is highly recommended while preparing this dish.

Ingredients:

• 376 gm almond flour
• 123 gm butter
• 456 gm cream cheese
• 127 gm stevia
• 3 large eggs

Method:

1. You have to first preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. After that, in a bowl, you can mix the butter and almond flour together to form a crumbly crust.
3. Then, you need to transfer this crust to a pan, and after beating eggs with the cream cheese and a few drops of stevia, you have to add the creamy mixture to the crust and press it well.
4. In the end, you have to bake it for around 50 to 55 minutes.
5. Before serving, you should let it cool to room temperature and then leave it in the refrigerator for a few hours to set.