10 Delicious, Diabetic Desserts

Amy ZerelloUpdated: Apr. 27, 2021

These easy dessert recipes make eating well with diabetes a little sweeter.

Anna Pustynnikova/Shutterstock

Here’s a heavenly warm chocolate cake that is very light, surprisingly low in fat, and much easier to make than you might think.

Anna Pustynnikova/Shutterstock

If you love cheesecake — and who doesn’t? — you will certainly enjoy this wholesome bar cookie.

Africa Studio/Shutterstock

These creamy baked custards, delicately flavored with vanilla and accompanied by a fresh cherry compote, are easy to put together.

Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock

Virtually fat-free, this light sponge cake is a crowd-pleaser.

YuliiaHolovchenko/Shutterstock

This delectable version of the popular Italian dessert includes traditional sponge cakes soaked in coffee and liqueur.

Teresa Kasprzycka/Shutterstock

These nutty, moist cookies are satisfying without being too sweet.

Liv friis larsen/Shutterstock

Turn fresh peaches into a fabulous warm dessert by stuffing them with dried apricots, toasted almonds, and crushed amaretti cookie crumbs.

NoirChocolate/Shutterstock

Walnuts and maple syrup make this baked apple recipe a deliciously satisfying and healthier dessert.

Vitylia/Shutterstock

These homemade trail bars are packed with protein and make a great energy-boosting snack.

Katarzyna Hurova/Shutterstock

Turn a classic pairing of flavors into whipped gelatin.

Originally Published: March 17, 2009

Originally Published in Reader's Digest