ideas for a low sugar dessert

jennajosephine

It's my job to bring a dessert to thanksgiving dinner, and because my aunt is a diabetic, I figured I could make one that is low-sugar.

Any ideas?

TheKitsune6

I'm rather partial to sugar free pudding.

tiedye

I don't have any great suggestions but you could go to a library and flip though some diabetic cookbooks, or look through some websites, you could also try substituting the sugar in recipes for splenda/stevia (just try it ahead of time so you know it's tasty with the substitution!)

vzucco

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Sugar-Free-Apple-Pie

I've made this before for Thanksgiving, and my mother-in-law made a regular apple pie and no one could tell which one was the sugar-free one!

missygirl94

Pumpkin pie can be made with splenda and is JUST as satisfying, particularly when you add spices and whipped cream (either a "lite" version or actual whipped with no sugar).

AdAstra47

That's very considerate of you! As someone who can't eat sugar myself, having someone remember that is always appreciated.

If you want to make a pie or cheesecake, crush a bag of pecans and/or walnuts, melt some butter and use some Splenda, mix it together to make a low-carb, sugarless "crust" for the bottom.

The sugar-free pudding is a good suggestion.

One thing I'm making for our Thanksgiving is the Atkins muffin-in-a-minute recipe, the pumpkin muffin version.
http://www.atkins.com/Program/Phase1/WhatYouCanEatinthisPhase/AllAboutMIMs.aspx
You make it in a coffee cup, so I'm going to make several muffins, slice them into cookie-sized pieces, and frost them with frosting made from whipped cream cheese, vanilla and Splenda.

There are all sorts of recipes out there on the 'net. Good luck!

angelapolite

Read this thread, http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/247182-greek-yogurt-cheese-cake-mini-s

Sounds yummy and looks low sugar, I am watching my sugar too. I was thinking of making it for Turkey Day too!

ABeautifulDistraction

Every year I take a raw peach pie for my cousin who is diabetic and she has to fight people to keep them away! I know it sounds a little strange, but it has an amazing bright flavor and has become my go-to dessert when I'm having a bad sweet tooth.

Raw Peach Pie

Crust: 1 C. pecans
1/4 - 1/3 C. dates
1/2 tsp cinnamon
In food processor, blend pecans with cinnamon until crumbly.
Add dates, starting at 1/4c and blend. Add dates as needed until doughy consistency is reached (i.e. the mixture sticks together). Press into deep dish pie plate.

Filling: 4 ripe peaches, sliced
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
2 dashes ginger
6 - 8 dried apricots (natural, no sugar added)
Place all ingredients in food processor and blend until smooth. Spoon into crust, cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate 2- 3 hours.

vzucco

Every year I take a raw peach pie for my cousin who is diabetic and she has to fight people to keep them away! I know it sounds a little strange, but it has an amazing bright flavor and has become my go-to dessert when I'm having a bad sweet tooth.

Raw Peach Pie

Crust: 1 C. pecans
1/4 - 1/3 C. dates
1/2 tsp cinnamon
In food processor, blend pecans with cinnamon until crumbly.
Add dates, starting at 1/4c and blend. Add dates as needed until doughy consistency is reached (i.e. the mixture sticks together). Press into deep dish pie plate.

Filling: 4 ripe peaches, sliced
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
2 dashes ginger
6 - 8 dried apricots (natural, no sugar added)
Place all ingredients in food processor and blend until smooth. Spoon into crust, cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate 2- 3 hours.

This sounds delicious!

jcb1958

I just posted this on another board. They have recipes that anyone watching calories/fat could enjoy.

http://urbanext.illinois.edu/diabetesrecipes/recipe.cfm?recipe=Fluffy Pumpkin Pie

meemo88

sugar free pudding by jello

dls06

dlife.com

Almost Better than Sex Cake

A decadent cake made with yogurt, pudding mix, chocolate chips, and pecans.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Difficulty: EASY

Nutrition Facts
Makes 20servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249.3
Total Carbs 32.9 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugars 20.4 g Total Fat 12 g
Saturated Fat 2.6 g
Unsaturated Fat 9.4 g
Potassium 46.4 mg
Protein 3.9 g
Sodium 268.6 mg

Ingredients
1yellow cake mix or sugar free mix 18.5 ounce package
1cooking spray, for baking
1/2cup fat free milk
1/4cup cold water
1/3cup canola oil
2eggs
2egg whites
1cup plain nonfat yogurt
1Pudding, vanilla, instant, 3.5 ounce package (one 4-serving box) regular or sugar free
4oz bar German baking chocolate , grated
1/3cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1/2cup chopped pecans
Directions
1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and coat a 10-inch Bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2 Using a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, milk, water, oil, eggs, egg whites, yogurt, and vanilla pudding. Beat slightly, only until ingredients are mixed.
3 Stir in the grated chocolate, chocolate chips, and pecans then pour batter into prepared pan.
4 Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Do not overbake.
5 Cool 10 minutes, and invert onto a serving plate.

Additional Information
You can use sugar-free cake mix and pudding mix to help bring the sugar, carbs and calories down in this recipe.

dls06

Tiramisu Bites
A guilt-free dessert made from cream cheese, coffee, and vanilla.

Prep Time: 140 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: EASY

Nutrition Facts
Makes 30servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories 27.6
Total Carbs 2.7 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 0.6 g
Total Fat 1.7 g
Saturated Fat 0.5 g
Unsaturated Fat 1.2 g
Potassium 11.7 mg
Protein 0.2 g
Sodium 17.7 mg
Dietary Exchanges
Servings 30
Ingredients
12oz cream cheese, whipped
2tbsp SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, granulated
1/4cup brewed coffee , cold
1/2tsp vanilla extract
1cup frozen low fat whipped topping
30mini phyllo tart shells

Directions
1 Combine the cream cheese spread, splenda, coffee and vanilla in a medium bowl and mix.
2 Refrigerate for two hours.
3 Fold in frozen whipped topping.
4 Use spoon or pastry bag to fill tartlets.
Additional Information
Top each mini tart with a raspberry or blueberry if desired.