Sweet is not unhealthy, but eating habits must be healthy. Who doesn’t love sweets? If someone has diabetes, it doesn’t mean that they need to give up sweets. Diabetics only need to be keen on what the  right food is for them. They also can satiate their cravings by eating sugar substitutes. Refined sugar makes  up our traditional desserts.  

They augment blood sugar levels in diabetics. Thus, the sweets made of natural  sweeteners are ideal to eat. They may not spike the glucose levels in the body. Natural sweeteners include  stevia, erythritol, and monk fruit. Eating them in moderation is wise; it is an unspoken truth. Let’s explore  some homemade diabetic-friendly sweet treat recipes.   

Berries and Chia Seed Pudding  

This is a low-carb recipe that has a natural sweetness. Take 2  tablespoons of the chia seeds in a cup. Pour ½ cup of unsweetened  almond milk into chia seeds. Add ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract to it.  Stir well and refrigerate it overnight or at least for 4-6 hours. In the  morning, top the dessert with a handful of fresh berries and eat .

fresh. This is a fiber-rich dessert and it is easy to make. As there are  berries, it actually doesn’t need any other sweetener. Yet, the  addition of stevia or monk fruit is your choice.  

Avocado Mousse with Sugar-Free Chocolate   

This recipe is rich in antioxidants and healthy fats from cocoa. Take  a ripe Avocado fruit and scoop out all the flesh into a blender jar.  Add 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder and 2  tablespoons of almond milk to it. Add two to three pinches of stevia   

or erythritol to taste. Also, add ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract to it.  Blend all the ingredients into a smooth paste. Then refrigerate it to cool. Top with blueberries and serve this sugar-friendly dessert  chilled.  

Cinnamon Apple Bites with Greek Yogurt   

This is a healthy, zero-sugar dessert. Take one medium-sized apple  and cut it into round slices or cubes. Put the slices in a small jar and  add ½ cup of plain Greek yogurt on it. See that the apple slices are  completely dipped in the yogurt. Sprinkle half-a-teaspoon of  cinnamon powder on it. Garnish it with chopped crunchy nuts. This  delicious sugar-free recipe is very easy to prepare. 

Tips for Making Sugar-Free Desserts  

• Add fruits, nuts, and seeds for natural nutrition. They add their flavor too.  

• Choose a natural alternative sugar like Stevia, xylitol, yacon syrup, coconut sugar, or monk fruit instead of refined sugars.  

• Replace dairy milk with almond milk.   

• Don’t consume alternative sugars in large quantities. Be mindful of the portions and eat them with  moderation.   

• Read the labels on sugar-free / no-sugars-added products for hidden carbs or sugars.  

•  Keep your readings under control to manage your diabetes and to enjoy sugar-friendly recipes.  

You can swap the sugars with nuts and fruits sugar-free dessert recipes. Likewise, you can please your  sweet tooth with the new tastes of different flavors. They are creamy, indulgent, and delicious. These  recipes are easy, quick, and healthy treats. These zero-sugar desserts are low in carbs and fats. They are  rich in fiber and antioxidants. So, eating these in moderate amounts regularly is followable.