17 Smarter Dessert Recipes That Are Great for Everyone, Including People with Diabetes

The intense flavor of chocolate pairs perfectly with this soy-based Panna Cotta for a silky sweet treat.

Kirpitch says the fat in the chocolate may balance out the milk in this delicious dessert, lessening a rise in glucose that many people with diabetes experience.

This no-bake cheesecake for a crowd is full of fats that help slow down the absorption of the sugar, helping you maintain better numbers. However, portion size is important—smaller is better.

Kirpitch calls out the almond butter, which is used in place of both flour and butter, in this recipe as a diabetes-friendly ingredient since it provides more protein. "Using whole grains where possible will also help with increasing the fiber and nutrition content without sacrificing taste," explains Kirpitch.

Berries have some of the lowest carbohydrate counts of all fruit and taste delicious when paired with buttermilk and a light drizzle of honey. You can even swap the buttermilk for your favorite nut milk for an even lower carb dessert, recommends Kirpitch.

Dr. Vargas likes this option. Full of vitamin-rich blueberries and protein-packed almonds, this tart is as tasty as it is easy on your blood sugars, making it great for diabetics and even better for your taste buds.

With only 15 minutes of prep time and five ingredients, this sweet treat is a go-to dessert that any diabetic is sure to enjoy.

Packed with healthy fats from macadamia nuts, these desserts have nutrient-rich components like wheat germ and eggs to help mitigate any blood sugar spikes.

This dessert gets its sweetness from dates while the walnuts add better for you fats to the mix. It's a delicious option for anyone, including those with diabetes who are looking to watch their blood sugars.

A taste of lemon custard is always a good idea. The fat in the custard makes this dessert easier on the blood sugars.

Make these chocolatey bars for the chocolate lover in your life. There's plenty to go around thanks to our recipe that yields 54. Eggs, nuts, and three types of chocolate come together for a low-glycemic index dessert.

The higher fat content in this sweet treat offsets the sugar making it a diabetes friendly recipe. And, it's nothing short of decadent.

Who doesn't love cheesecake? The recipe calls for less than one cup of sugar, only two tablespoons of all-purpose flour, and a slew of lower fat dairy products for one deceivingly better-for-you treat.

A package of silken tofu is the perfect dupe to the classic panna cotta. This recipe calls for fresh cherries and raspberries and only three tablespoons of fresh honey.

With only two ingredients and 10 minutes of prep time, this chocolate-filled sweet is just the thing whether you're diabetic or not.

This satisfying treat is the perfect summer sweet, and it's also great for diabetics. Dr. Vargas suggests swapping the jam for a sugar-free iteration or fresh berries for a lower carbohydrate, protein-packed dessert.