Delicious Diabetics Thanksgiving Desserts
If you have diabetes, you know that it’s important to plan your meals carefully in order to keep blood sugar levels stable throughout the day and into the night. And if you’re hosting Thanksgiving this year, you might be worried about serving dessert.
However, there are plenty of delicious diabetic thanksgiving desserts that you can serve at your holiday feast without making your guests feel like they’re missing out on anything! Try out these three diabetes-friendly desserts when you host Thanksgiving dinner this year!
Peach and Blackberry Crisp
While most peaches are in season from June to August, some varieties are available year-round. California produces almost all of them. According to WebMD, you can create your own diabetic peaches by combining one cup of dried fruit with two and a half cups of water in a saucepan over medium heat.
Bring it to a boil and then simmer until soft, about 15 minutes. Add sugar if desired; be sure not to add more than 1⁄4 cup per serving because sugar has no nutritional value when digested by diabetics. Once they’re soft, puree your mixture with an immersion blender or in batches in a blender or food processor.
Chocolate Cake
This recipe is diabetic-friendly as it doesn’t contain any sugar, flour, or gluten. It’s a no-bake cake so you don’t have to worry about turning on your oven on a hot summer day!
It comes together with minimal effort and if you have children in your life, I think they will love making it. There are few ingredients that go into making Chocolate Cake so it won’t take much time at all to make.
Your family will enjoy it after a hearty meal of turkey and mashed potatoes or even non-traditional dishes like ham or chicken. It's very rich and moist so plan on serving small slices to guests but everyone will love having chocolate cake on their plate at Thanksgiving! Yield: 10 pieces of Cake
Fudge Pie
One of my favorite diabetic thanksgiving desserts is pecan pie. But if you have diabetes, that’s not a great choice. Since most recipes have sugar and corn syrup as their main ingredients, it’s no surprise that pecan pie isn’t ideal for people who follow a diabetic diet.
Instead, I suggest making your own recipe using natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup instead of artificial ones.
This fudge pie recipe from Paula Deen uses unsweetened chocolate instead of sugar to create a decadent dessert that is still safe to eat on a diabetic diet. By making your own treats at home with quality ingredients, you’ll be able to control exactly what goes into them!
Pecan Pie
As a diabetic, you should keep your meals simple with minimal ingredients to avoid spikes in blood sugar. Pecan pie is another perfect dessert to serve at your table.
First introduced by early French settlers in Louisiana, pecan pie’s popularity spread across America by way of European immigrants who used it as a celebration food on holidays and special occasions.
In addition to pecans, homemade pies can include corn syrup, brown sugar, and white flour, all of which are not recommended for diabetics. Instead, look for recipes that use non-refined sweeteners such as stevia or agave nectar.
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