Smart Swaps for Sweets

Sweet treats can fit into any healthy eating plan with smart swaps, moderation, and portion size in mind. Indulge in our diabetes-friendly desserts that satisfy your cravings in the healthiest way possible. 

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Popular Dessert Recipes

Try a classic fave or discover something new – all designed to keep your diabetes in check.

DFH Featured Recipes

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A plate with a slice of California date breakfast bar with more bars in the background for healthy sweet snack
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California Date and Nut Bars

15 min
30 min
16
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Banana Chocolate "Ice Cream"

Banana Chocolate "Ice Cream"

2 hr and 35 min
5
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Greek Yogurt Chocolate Mousse

Greek Yogurt Chocolate Mousse

10 min
6
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Sautéed Cinnamon Apples

Sautéed Cinnamon Apples

7 min
15 min
4
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Maple-Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cookies

Maple-Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cookies

10 min
25 min
14
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Grilled Strawberries on “Crème” with Balsamic Glaze

Grilled Strawberries on “Crème” with Balsamic Glaze

10 min
5 min
2
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Peanut Butter Blondies with Cacao Nibs

Peanut Butter Blondies with Cacao Nibs

10 min
25 min
16
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Sugar Free Yogurt Parfait with Fresh Berries

Sugar Free Yogurt Parfait with Fresh Berries

5 min
1
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Low-Carb Easy Tiramisu

Low-Carb Easy Tiramisu

15 min
3 min
6
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Strawberry Banana "Ice Cream"

Strawberry Banana "Ice Cream"

2 hr
4
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Halved baked pears with golden oat and nut topping in a white baking dish.

Roasted Pears with Oat Crumble

15 min
25 min
4 Servings
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Small white bowls of yogurt mousse topped with fresh blueberries on a light surface.

Greek Yogurt Vanilla Mousse with Blueberries

2 hr 10 min
4 Servings
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Fresh sliced oranges with mint and drizzle on a white plate. Spices nearby.

Spiced Glazed Oranges

10 min
5 min
4 Servings
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pumpkin almond smoothie in a glass with cinnamon sticks and pumpkins in the background

Pumpkin Almond Smoothie

5 min
2 Servings
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Golden-brown apple cake in a white baking dish.

Apple Squares

30 min
40 min
12 Servings
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Scoops of light yellow pineapple frozen dessert garnished with fresh pineapple pieces.

Banana Pineapple "Nice" Cream

4 hr and 10 min
6 Servings
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Apple and pear crisp with a golden oat crumble topping.

Apple Pear Crisp

15 min
40 min
8 Servings
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Frozen yogurt bark with strawberries, chocolate chips, and fresh mint.

Frozen Greek Yogurt Bark with Strawberries and Dark Chocolate

3 hr and 15 min
8 Servings
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A plate of apple cider donuts.

Apple Cider Donuts

20 min
15 min
12 Servings
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