3 Desserts for Diabetics (easy to prepare)

Cakes for diabetes should not contain refined sugar, since it is easily absorbed and generates high blood sugar spikes, which aggravates the disease and makes treatment difficult.

Ideally, the desserts consumed contain a high amount of fiber, because these help to delay and regulate the absorption of carbohydrates, allowing blood sugar levels to be kept balanced. 

Although they are more suitable for those who suffer from diabetes, these desserts should not be consumed frequently because, although they have a low amount of carbohydrates, they can alter sugar levels if they are consumed regularly; Therefore, these recipes are only suitable for special occasions. 

1. Plum and oatmeal cake

This recipe does not have refined sugar and, in addition, has many fibers, oats and fresh plums, which help regulate blood glucose levels. In this way, it is an excellent option to eat at birthday parties for diabetic children. 

Ingredients

• 2 eggs;
• 1 cup whole wheat flour;
• 1 cup finely flaked oats;
• 1 tablespoon margarine;
• 1 cup skim milk;
• 1 level cup of powdered sweetener;
• 1 teaspoon baking powder;
• 2 fresh plums.

Preparation mode

Mix the eggs, sweetener and margarine with a mixer or blender, then add the oats little by little, the flour and the milk. After the dough is well mixed, add the baking powder and the prunes in small pieces. Mix again and then place in a greased mold, place in the oven and cook at 180ºC for approximately 25 minutes. 

After the cake is ready, you can sprinkle cinnamon powder, as diabetics can consume it without problem and it helps reduce blood sugar. 

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2. Orange and almond cake with filling

This cake does not contain refined sugar and has a low amount of carbohydrates, with only 8 grams per slice; It can be used at birthday parties for people who suffer from diabetes. 

Ingredients

• 1 orange;
• 2 tablespoons of orange zest;
• 6 eggs;
• 250 g of almond flour;
• 1 tablespoon baking powder;
• ¼ tablespoon salt;
• 4 tablespoons of sweetener;
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract;
• 115 g cream cheese;
• 125 mL of natural unsweetened yogurt. 

Preparation mode

Cut the orange into 4 pieces and remove the seeds. Then place in the blender and mix until you obtain a homogeneous mixture. Add the eggs, almond flour, baking powder, sweetener, vanilla and salt, mix again until everything is well integrated. Finally, divide the mixture into two molds well greased with butter and bake in the oven at 180ºC for approximately 25 minutes. 

To prepare the filling, mix the cream cheese with the yogurt and then add orange zest and an extra tablespoon of sweetener. 

When the cake is cold, cut the top of each cake so that it is more balanced and assemble the layers by placing the filling between each one. 

Also Read: Diabetic diet and menu: what you can eat and what to avoid

3. Diet Chocolate Brownie

This version of the popular chocolate brownie , in addition to being delicious, contains very little sugar; In this way, you avoid blood glucose spikes, which are common with other cakes. Likewise, since it does not contain milk or gluten-containing foods, it can also be consumed by people with celiac disease or lactose intolerance. 

Ingredients

• 75 g unsweetened cocoa powder;
• 75 g of buckwheat flour (buckwheat);
• 75 g of brown rice flour;
• 1 teaspoon baking powder;
• 1 teaspoon xanthan gum;
• ¼ teaspoon salt;
• 200 g of bar chocolate with more than 70% cocoa, cut into small pieces;
• 225 g of agave honey;
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract;
• 150 g of mashed banana;
• 150 g of unsweetened apple juice.

Preparation mode

Preheat the oven to 180ºC and spread a square mold with a thin layer of butter. Next, sift the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, xanthan gum and salt into a bowl and mix well. 

Heat the chocolate cut into pieces in a double boiler together with the agave honey and then add the vanilla extract. Place this mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well until homogenized. 

Finally, add the banana puree and apple juice. Place the mixture in the mold and place in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean.