It is easy to believe that desserts should be avoided all together in any form of diet. This is not true. Easy diabetic desserts are a much healthier alternative to other desserts. So much so, in fact, it is a wonder why most people do not eat easy diabetic desserts on a regular basis, whether they are diabetic are not. Easy diabetic desserts are also a quick-fix for sweet-tooth craving that can help you to avoid reaching for that candy bar at the supermarket. Though using easy diabetic desserts too often is still not recommended, when it keeps you from eating foods that are high in sugar often, they will benefit your diabetic diet.
One of the things that make diabetic desserts healthier is that they usually are made with artificial sweeteners or other sugar substitutes. According to the Mayo Clinic, artificial sweeteners are a great alternative to sugar because they add virtually no calories to your diet. They are most beneficial to diabetics because they provide a way for diabetics to enjoy the desserts that they love without worrying too much about their blood sugar levels rising too high.
Recipes for Easy Diabetic Desserts
Easy Diabetic Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 large can of evaporated milk
- 1 ½ cup Sprinkle Sweet (or other sugar substitute equivalent)
- 1 package of sugar free vanilla Jello pudding
- 1 package light whipped cream
- 1 tbsp. vanilla
Instructions
Begin by whipping the topping according to the package directions. Combine all of the ingredients, mix well, and pour into a 1 gallon ice cream freezer.
Grilled Strawberry Sandwich
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 whole-wheat pita bread
- 3 tbsp. low fat cream cheese
- Cooking spray
Instructions
Begin by allowing the cream cheese to soften. Next, combine the cream cheese with ¼ cup of strawberries, mashing the berries as you make the mixture. Cut the pita bread in half, open the pocket gently, and spread half of the cream cheese/strawberry mixture inside each half of the pita. Then, fill with the remaining strawberries. Next, warm a skillet or cast iron pan and coat with a cooking spray. Grill both sites of each half of the pita until they are a golden brown. For best results, eat warm.
Cheesecake Lemon Bars
Ingredients
- 2 (8 oz) packages low-fat cream cheese
- 1 (3 oz) package sugar-free lemon gelatin
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp. lemon juice
Instructions
To begin, bring in the water to a boil and then stir in the box of Jello. Stir this for approximately 2 minutes. Next, add the lemon juice and cream cheese, mixing until all the lumps disappear. Pour this mixture into an 8” square pan and chill to set. After it has set, cut into 8 square pieces.
