Many people living with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes think they are doomed to be deprived of all things sweet. That’s certainly not true.
It just means thinking a bit different, because it doesn’t include the typical high carb, sugar-filled desserts you can buy, you know, ice cream, candy, frozen apple pies, cakes, cookies and stuff like that.
But there are low carb easy diabetic desserts that are sugar free and blood sugar friendly. You just have to strap on your apron strings, get comfortable using safe sugar substitutes and other healthier ingredients, and you can make many delicious and decadent creations!
We’ll share 5 easy delicious recipes here for you to enjoy.
1. Low Carb Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble
This is a delicious sweet blend of low carb fruits and crunchy nut crumble that provides ultimate satisfaction and maintains stable blood sugar control. If you don’t like rhubarb, you could also make this a berry crumble.
This crumble is also a gluten free diabetic dessert, like all the sweet treats listed here.
RECIPE: Low Carb Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble
2. No Bake Creamy Diabetic Chocolate Pudding
Did you know cocoa powder is a diabetic superfood? That means making sweets with cocoa provides the same health-boosting benefits.
This simple no-bake pudding is super easy to make and thoroughly enjoyable! Add some fresh berries or whipped cream for that extra decadence.
RECIPE: No Bake Creamy Diabetic Chocolate Pudding
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3. Sugar Free Low Carb Diabetic Chocolate Milkshake
A creamy chocolate milkshake that uses avocado for the smooth creamy texture might sound strange, but boy does it taste delicious!
It tastes nothing like avocado, but it’s smooth texture is highly satisfying for hours after, providing heart-healthy fats and quality protein.
To boost it’s health benefits, add a scoop of whey protein and watch your blood sugar come down!
RECIPE: Sugar Free Low Carb Diabetic Chocolate Milkshake
4. Low Carb Carrot & Cinnamon Bread Recipe
Carrots are high in fiber, almonds provide healthy fats, cinnamon has blood sugar-lowering benefits – what more could you not love about a cake/bread that delivers that?!
It’s moist and delicious and can be enjoyed for dessert or morning or afternoon tea.
There’s also a cooking class included to help you make it, so even if you’ve never baked before, you can give this one a shot!
RECIPE: Low Carb Carrot & Cinnamon Bread Recipe
5. Coconut Chia Pudding
Chia seeds are one of the most beneficial foods for people with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
They are full of fiber, healthy fats such as omega 3, protein, and loads of vitamins and minerals. In fact, as far as seeds go, they really are a ‘complete’ food source, which is why they’ve been eaten for centuries.
Have you ever tried fresh, spongy chia seed pudding with fresh berries on top and sweetened with stevia?
Delicious! You simply must give it a try!
RECIPE: Coconut Chia Pudding
Please don’t feel like you’re going to be deprived when living with diabetes, you certainly won’t be!
There are plenty of sugar free desserts, along with plenty of other meals to thoroughly enjoy.
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Mae Mae Forrest
Awesome!! Thank you so much for this article and information, because I have to find better desserts than Stover’s Sugar Free candy. The holidays are just around the corner and I prepare the dinners and we have several family members that are Type 2 and these desserts will be very helpful for us. Thank.
Raani
Again it’s me. the decadent desserts says Ooops Page not here.
Any suggestions
Emily - Dietitian (MS, RD)
Hi Raani, please contact support and they will help!
Christine
Will the sugar substitutes like Stevia (aspartame) not have a bad effect in our body in the long run?
Jedha
Stevia and aspartame are two very different substances Christine. Aspartame is an artificial sweetener and yes, research has shown it can be harmful. On the other hand, stevia is a plant, and so far there is no research to show any negative effects. And it may even be beneficial.
Christine
Thanks, Jedha! I read further about it. I didn’t know before that there are now plant sweeteners. I have been recently diagnosed with T2D. For someone who originally liked sweet food, it has been very difficult for me. This information about Stevia is good to know.
Sethabile
Thank you very much for these helpful recipes, as for the desserts it’s awesome. í ½í¹í ½í¹
Brewster
Yep the advice from all is moderation is the key, one glass only for me
The carrot cake is in the oven
Jedha
MMm, yum. Hope you enjoy it Brewster!
Only one glass for you, none for many. You’re one of the lucky ones. But then again, you already had good control to begin and that’s the key! Keep up the great work Brewster. :)
Brewster
Wow, wife asked me to print these, done. BTW my nightly glass of red wine is working well on my numbers, now in the high 4’s. My DR. agrees with it as does the diabetic assoc’s
Jedha
Goodo Brewster. I’m sure you’ll enjoy them. Good to hear the wine works for you. BUT it definitely does not work for everyone. Another person who tried this recently had their blood sugar skyrocket. This is just another example of why you need to understand your own body – and monitor of course.