5 Desserts That Don’t Cause a Blood Sugar Spike
Just because you have diabetes, you don’t need to throw desserts out of your life. You can occasionally indulge in sugar-free dessert recipes. For people with diabetes, along with taking medicines and adopting certain lifestyle measures, the number of calories per meal needs to be controlled to manage blood sugar levels. So, if you want to eat a dessert (even when it is low in sugar), factor in the total calorie consumption rather than the presence of sugar. It is best to consult with your doctor about the guidelines for eating desserts. Here are five healthy dessert recipes with no sugar. All these recipes are less than 150 calories per serving. These recipes do not contain refined sugar but other healthier sugar substitutes or fresh fruits. Oat Brownies Ingredients 1 cup oats 1 tsp honey 4 tsp coconut oil ½ cup low-fat milk 5 almonds, chopped ½ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp ground cinnamon (Serves 1) Mix all ingredients together in a baking dish. Bake the mixture for 15 minutes at 250 degrees in an oven preheated at 350 degrees for 5 minutes. This diabetes-friendly dessert recipe won’t spike your sugar levels as it contains no added refined sugar. Honey and coconut oil will add gentle sweetness.