We need some ideas for desserts for diabetics that everyone can enjoy.?

Question

We're supposed to provide dessert tomorrow evening at a small dinner party. Out of 8 people, 2 are diabetic. What sort of desserts would be something they could eat, but also be sweet enough for everyone to enjoy?

Answer 1

Use Splenda instead of sugar or desserts that have the label "no sugar added", like some jellos, puddings, etc.  

Answer 2

jello poke cake, take an angel food cake that comes in a tinfoil pan like you get right in the grocery store, leave it in that pan, make a package of sugar free jello, orange, lemon or cherry are my favs, poke the cake a bunch of times with a straw or the handle of a wooden spoon, pour the jello over it and put it in the fridge till it is set up, dip it in hot water for a second and flip it over on a plate, it should slide right out of the tinfoil pan, and garnish with sugar free or fat free cool whip, my whole family loves it, even the non diabetics, good luck

Answer 3

hi you could do something like a baked honey pear and just use less honey on the pears for the diabetics or a berry crumble if you made these individually you can use less sugar i think by making 8 small single desserts you maybe able to come up with something check this link for ideas . diabetes.webmd.com/features/7-healthy-de... i am a chef and have to deal with all sort of diet requirements hope this helps Adam p.s i see people say about using artificial sweeteners i would advise you to always stay clear of these as the chemical aspartame they use in them and all diet drinks an no sugar  products is really bad for the body you would  be better off eating sugar

Answer 4

Here are a few ideas for you:

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Sugar-Free Raspberry Pie

    * 1 baked pie crust

    * 1 8 oz sugar free whipped topping

    * 1 small package sugar free vanilla instant pudding

    * 1 1/2-2 cups raspberries

After pie crust is completely cooled, beat dry pudding and whipped topping together, then blend in raspberries. Spoon into pie shell, chill and serve.

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Tiramisu

    * 1 8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened

    * 3 cups cold skim milk

    * 2 pkg (4 serving size) vanilla flavor sugar free instant pudding and pie filling

    * 1 8 oz tub sugar free whipped topping, thawed and divided

    * 48 sugar free vanilla wafers

    * 1/2 cup brewed strong decaffeinated coffee

    * 2 squares unsweetened baking chocolate, coarsely grated, reserve 1 teaspoon

Beat cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer until creamy. Gradually beat in milk. Add both dry pudding mixes and mix well. Stir in 2 cups whipped topping. Line bottom and sides of a 2 1/2 quart bowl or trifle dish with half the vanilla wafers. Pour 1/2 of coffee over wafers. Layer 1/2 pudding mixture on top of wafers and top with 1/2 of grated chocolate. Repeat layers starting with vanilla wafers, drizzle with coffee, etc. Top with remaining whipped topping, a teaspoon grated chocolate, and fresh berries, if desired. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Leftovers should be stored in refrigerator.

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Old Fashioned Applesauce Cake

1 C. all-purpose flour

1 t. baking powder

1/2 t. baking soda

2 t. cinnamon

1/2 t. ginger

1/2 C. reduced calorie margarine (25% less fat and calories)

1/4 C. molasses

1/2 C. egg substitute

1 t. vanilla

1 C. SPLENDA® Granular

1/2 C. unsweetened applesauce

Preheat oven to 350ºF.

Spray an 8 x 8-in. metal cake pan with vegetable cooking spray.

In small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and ginger. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, beat margarine and molasses with an electric mixer on high speed for approximately 1 minute. Add egg substitute and vanilla and blend on high speed for 30 seconds. Mixture will be very liquid. Add SPLENDA and beat on medium speed until very smooth, approximately 1 1/2 minutes.

Add flour mixture and applesauce and beat on low speed until mixed, approximately 45 seconds.

Spread batter evenly into prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes at 350°F.

Melt some sugar-free ice cream & spoon over before serving.  :)

Answer 5

SUGAR FREE NUT MACAROONS:

2 c. quick-cooking oats

2 TB. Splenda

1/4 tsp. salt

2 tsp. vanilla extract

1/2 c. vegetable oil

1 egg

1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preheat oven to 350. Combine oats, Splenda, salt,vanilla & oil; stir well. Add beaten egg and nuts and mix well. Measure 1 teaspoonful, and pack on the spoon. Pat out to make a round cookie on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 15 min. ... Makes 18

this sounded good to me! (:

GOOD LUCK :D

Answer 6

Well from my experience from working at a retirement home, we serve them anything from sugar free pies to sugar free puddings. And me being a cook for the past 25 years they are pretty good if I may say so myself. We order them from our food providers but they can be found at the local stores like brand names like chef pierre,pilsbury,to name a few. They especially like the apple and cherry sugar free pies :) .. and if you look in the bakery isle at your store, look for betty crocker sugar free cake mixes. You will be very surprised at what is availeable.

Answer 7

My daughter is a diabetic since she was 9 years old. The doctor told us the best thing would be Angel Food Cake. I hope this will help.

Also there are lots of diabetic cookbooks out there. Hope you have a great party.