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Diabetic friendly desserts

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Madgran77 Mon 21-Feb-22 18:34:07

I have visitors coming in a couple of weeks, one of whom is diabetic. Any suggestions for tasty, special "treat" dessert recipes that are diabetic friendly would be gratefully received please! smile

BBbevan Mon 21-Feb-22 19:01:42

Berries and yogurt. really intense chocolate mousse. Just look up diabetic desserts on Google, you will find loads

fairfraise Mon 21-Feb-22 19:13:28

As above some frozen berries are low in sugar and great with Greek yogurt.

fairfraise Mon 21-Feb-22 19:15:39

Or uou can use double cream with that, no sugar but high in fat and tastes lovely!

growstuff Mon 21-Feb-22 19:28:39

I agree with the above. Berries and cream/yoghurt with maybe a few chopped nuts as sprinkles.

Madgran77 Mon 21-Feb-22 19:30:29

I did look at google but seemed to get lots of cakes rather than desserts. Thanks for suggestions above. Will keep looking as well as would like to offer a choice of two desserts if possible,

PaperMonster Mon 28-Feb-22 21:19:14

Chia seed pudding is lovely too.

Madgran77 Mon 28-Feb-22 21:33:19

Thanks papermonster I will look up a recipe

teabagwoman Tue 01-Mar-22 08:09:03

Mad gram 77, your post set me thinking; what would I serve? No immediate answers but it might be worth asking your friend what she would regard as a treat. I have a diabetic friend who is ok with some dark chocolate provided she has it after a meal for example. Good luck and enjoy your friend's visit.

Madgran77 Tue 01-Mar-22 11:13:19

Thanks teabag. I have asked and been told "Surprise us!"

I have a bit of a plan now with a lovely sounding strawberry mousse made with frozen strawberries and ricotta! Fingers crossed ?

Madgran77 Tue 01-Mar-22 11:13:59

...and I am also investigating chia seed pudding! smile

teabagwoman Tue 01-Mar-22 11:48:15

been told "Surprise us!"

How very unhelpful Madgran. That mousse sounds good.

Redhead56 Tue 01-Mar-22 12:43:31

Diabetic Chocolate mousse
50 grams dark chocolate (darker the chocolate less sugar)
200 ml double cream
Melt chocolate micro or over pan of water
Whip cream separate bowl don’t over whip
pour in chocolate to combine properly.
Put in bowls glasses etc grate on chocolate or other toppings nuts fruit etc.
fridge til required 2 serving increase quantities for more people.

Madgran77 Tue 01-Mar-22 17:45:37

Thanks Redhead

Yes surprise us was unhelpful and I said so. They said it is just lovely to turn up not having "dictated" the menu and they trust me to do something "sensible"!! I am actually having some fun researching! Great suggestions made on here

fairfraise Tue 01-Mar-22 18:03:34

I made that chocolate mousse once. It is delicious and quite rich.

Thoro Tue 01-Mar-22 20:39:34

Cheese and biscuits (I’m rubbish at making things!!)

Mamie Wed 02-Mar-22 06:28:55

I make the dark chocolate mousse, but with eggs. Melt chocolate, add to beaten yolks, then add beaten whites. No sugar needed. I sometimes add cream as well and a bit of brandy is nice.

PaperMonster Sun 06-Mar-22 08:11:43

Those mousses both sound lovely- will have to try them!

Thoro, cheese is good but not the biscuits really!

Madgran77 Mon 07-Mar-22 16:02:40

Marie, that chocolate mousse sounds great! ?

ninathenana Mon 07-Mar-22 18:39:15

Biscuits/crackers are not good for diabetics. Too many carbs.
My favourite is berries set in sugar free jelly served with whipped cream