If there are two words people dread hearing together in a sentence, it is deserts and diabetes. But, what is commonly not realized is that there are no dessert-restrictions for diabetics as long as the carb- and sugar proportions are controlled. You need to go with natural sugar substitutes and avoid ingredients that can spike your blood sugar.

4 diabetes-friendly dessert options

1. Avocado chocolate mousse
When we think of a mousse, we think of chocolate and its rich, creamy texture. But you can very well make this scrumptious delight diabetes-friendly by using the creaminess of the avocado and smooth, sugar-free chocolate. Instead of refined sugar, you can sweeten the desert via a natural sweetener or stevia. A better idea would also be to substitute regular chocolate with a 70% or higher level of dark chocolate. This way you can control the carbs by keeping them within 16gms per serving.

2. Berry ice-cream
The thought of getting an ice cream pack and indulging may sound fun but is in no way diabetes-friendly. You can make your healthy yet delicious ice cream at home with the use of bananas, strawberries, and blueberries. Add in a low-fat cream and blend the combination; you don’t need any fancy topping to make it fun. The texture will be creamy from the banana and you get the natural sweets from the berries. The great advantage is that each serving will have less than 15gms of carbs.

3. Sugar-free and low carb peanut butter cookies
Who can ever say no to the nutty, salty delight that a peanut butter cookie provides? Diabetes does not necessarily mean you can never have this delicacy again. You can make an easy diabetes-friendly batch of this dessert for yourself by adding sugar-free elements such as erythritol. You can also add in sugar-free chocolate chips or dark chocolate bits to spruce up the treat.

4. Vanilla custard with berries
Most of us tend to associate the terms sweet and decadent with a vanilla custard. The dessert, while highly beloved, is not the healthiest and those suffering from diabetes are often advised to stay away from it. The truth is that you only need to make a few alterations to a traditional recipe and you may have yourself an absolute winner. Use a sugar sweetener in the place of regular sugar for a little to get the hint of sweetness because the rest of it can be driven from the berries. Swap out your regular cream with low-fat cream to control the carb content. These changes will not alter the taste of the dessert in a massive way and you can make it even healthier by increasing the amount of berries used.

Getting a diabetes-friendly dessert from a store may seem like a dreadful idea because of the amount of care that needs to be taken. But this does not mean you cannot indulge in a treat! If you are unsure about an ingredient, it is best to consult a doctor to ensure your diabetes-friendly dessert will do you no harm.