Diabetics enjoy sugar just as much as the rest of us. But the price they can pay for eating it is so much higher than non-diabetics. Help any diabetics in your life appease that sweet tooth without worrying about serious medical impact with these 15 diabetic-friendly treats.
Sugar Free Macaroons
Macaroons are sweet, coconutty little lumps of goodness that are quite popular. This version is completely sugar-free, making them a great sweet snack for anyone with dietary concerns.
You need: 200 g desiccated coconut, 3 egg whites, 80 g sugar substitute, 1 tsp vanilla.
- Whisk the egg whites with the sweetener.
- Fold in coconut and vanilla.
- Spoon onto a tray and bake at 160°C for 15 min.
Chocolate Covered Blueberry Yogurt Clusters
This option does have some sugar in it, it’s true. However, steps are provided to reduce the sugar intake as much as possible, making it a much better option for diabetics and dieters alike.
You need: 300 g Greek yoghurt, 100 g blueberries, 100 g dark chocolate, 1 tbsp honey.
- Mix yoghurt, honey and berries.
- Spoon small clusters on baking paper and freeze 2 hours.
- Dip in melted chocolate.
Crispy Air Fryer Apple Chips
Apple chips are a great snack for anyone wanting something crispy and sweet. They can be made at home and seasoned for a nice apple pie flavor without sugar or carbs.
You need: 3 apples, 1 tsp cinnamon.
- Slice apples very thin.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Air fry at 150°C for 12–15 min, turning once.
Healthy Gingerbread Cookies
It’s hard to believe gingerbread cookies could be made healthy(er.) But one little ingredient swap works its magic, and these cookies can be enjoyed by all sorts of people, even those watching their blood sugar.
You need: 200 g wholemeal flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 2 tsp ginger, 1 tsp cinnamon, 80 g butter, 80 ml maple syrup, 1 egg.
- Mix everything into a dough.
- Roll out and cut shapes.
- Bake at 180°C for 10 min.
Oat Protein Cookies
These oat protein cookies offer multiple dietary benefits without skimping on flavor. They pack in the protein while avoiding excess added sugar.
You need: 150 g oats, 60 g protein powder, 1 banana, 2 tbsp peanut butter, 60 ml milk, 1 tsp baking powder.
- Mash banana and mix with the rest.
- Scoop onto a tray.
- Bake at 180°C for 12 min.
Sugar-Free Candied Orange Peel
Given that the ingredients list for candied orange peels includes orange peels and sugar, this recipe may be hard to believe. However, the blog offers suggestions on different artificial sweeteners and how they affect the final product.
You need: 3 oranges, 100 g sugar substitute, 250 ml water.
- Cut peel into strips and boil 3 times to remove bitterness.
- Simmer in water and sweetener 40 min.
- Dry on a rack.
Protein Brownie Bites
These little brownie bites offer a crazy amount of dietary health benefits in a small package. Each one contains protein with no added sugars and low carbs.
You need: 200 g black beans, 40 g protein powder, 30 g cocoa, 1 egg, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp baking powder.
- Blend all ingredients.
- Spoon into a mini muffin tin.
- Bake at 180°C for 15 min.
Chewy Peanut Butter & Flaxseed Cookies
These tasty, chewy cookies are a fantastic snack for almost any time. Flaxseed is high in fiber, healthy fats, and protein and is naturally low-carb. But add peanut butter for even more protein, and you have a snack any dietician should be proud of.
You need: 150 g peanut butter, 80 g sugar, 1 egg, 2 tbsp ground flaxseed, 1/2 tsp baking soda.
- Mix everything into a dough.
- Scoop balls and flatten with a fork.
- Bake at 175°C for 10 min.
Coconut Chocolate Pudding Upgraded
While this coconut chocolate pudding offers all the usual benefits, it has a surprise up its sleeve. It’s a rich, creamy, delicious chocolate pudding that is perfect with a handful of raspberries on top.
You need: 400 ml coconut milk, 2 tbsp cocoa, 3 tbsp cornflour, 3 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla.
- Whisk all in a pan.
- Cook, stirring, until thick.
- Chill 2 hours.
Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies
These peanut butter cookies are soft, peanut buttery, and delicious, just like peanut butter cookies should be. But they have no butter or sugar and are cooked in the air fryer!
You need: 150 g peanut butter, 80 g sugar, 1 egg, 1/2 tsp baking soda.
- Mix to a dough.
- Roll into balls and press with a fork.
- Air fry at 160°C for 7 min.
No-Bake Energy Balls
These no-bake energy balls are a tasty way to get an afternoon pick-me-up without loading up on sugar. Even better, they are packed with fiber to help promote wellness.
You need: 100 g oats, 100 g dates, 50 g nuts, 2 tbsp cocoa, 2 tbsp peanut butter.
- Blend dates, nuts and cocoa.
- Mix with oats and peanut butter.
- Roll into balls and chill.
Banana Cookie
These banana cookies are made with banana, coconut, and applesauce. The result is a sweet, tropical-tasting cookie that doesn’t bring all the normal sugars, fats, and carbs to the table.
You need: 2 ripe bananas, 100 g oats, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp cinnamon, 50 g raisins.
- Mash bananas and mix everything.
- Scoop onto a tray.
- Bake at 180°C for 15 min.
Keto Coconut Clusters with Chocolate & Peanut Butter
These keto-friendly coconut clusters have many health benefits and a simple ingredient list. But who cares about that? They taste amazing, and you would never guess how healthy they are.
You need: 100 g unsweetened coconut flakes, 50 g dark chocolate, 2 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tbsp coconut oil.
- Melt chocolate, peanut butter and oil.
- Stir in coconut.
- Drop in clusters and chill 30 min.
Vegan Coconut Fudgesicles
These fudgesicles prove that indulgence doesn’t have to automatically equal unhealthy. They are gluten-free, top 8 allergy-free, paleo, and even sugar-free!
You need: 400 ml coconut milk, 3 tbsp cocoa, 3 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla.
- Whisk all ingredients.
- Pour into lolly moulds.
- Freeze 5 hours.
Keto Fat Bombs
If nothing else, the keto diet is noteworthy because it led to the prevalence of recipes for “fat bombs.” They are every bit as good as they sound, and they are loaded with healthy fats to help you feel fuller, longer, without filling your body with carbs and sugar.
You need: 100 g coconut oil, 100 g almond butter, 3 tbsp cocoa, 2 tbsp sweetener, pinch salt.
- Melt coconut oil and almond butter, stir in cocoa and sweetener.
- Pour into a mini muffin tin.
- Freeze 1 hour.
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