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These beautiful yet simple tarts can be served as an appetizer, snack, or light dessert. If you can't find figs, other fruit like apple, pear, or berries would also work.

Barfi (also called barfee, or burfi) is a dense, sweet India dessert usually made with milk and various other ingredients depending on the type of barfi. Plain barfi is made with condensed milk or milk reduced with sugar; the ingredients are cooked down in a heavy-bottomed pan until the mixture solidifies. There are several different varieties of barfi including: besan barfi (made with gram flour), kaaju barfi (made with cashews), pista barfi (made with pistachios), and sing barfi (made with peanuts). This healthier version of the dessert is made without the condensed milk, but you’ll still

This low carb version of tiramisu uses a coffee-soaked almond crumble instead of lady fingers. The creamy topping is made of Greek yogurt with a hint of mascarpone cheese for a lighter dessert with the same great taste.

It’s hard to believe, but frozen bananas make a great base for this four-ingredient soft-serve “ice cream” that’s low in saturated fat. Shop for small ramekins or cups to make portion control easy when serving desserts like this one.

This upside down cheesecake is a fun way to enjoy all the flavors of cheesecake with fewer calories, sugar and fat. If you can't find fat-free ricotta cheese you can substitute cottage cheese.

Sautéing apples caramelizes their natural sugars creating a rich, sweet flavor. These apples are tossed in a low sugar syrup made from apple cider and sugar-free maple syrup for a delicious, diabetes-friendly dessert. Or, serve over plain Greek yogurt for a sweet but filling breakfast.

Frozen bananas are the surprising base for this creamy, soft-serve "ice cream." It's dairy-free and vegan, low in saturated fat, made with no added sugars, and still totally delicious! Perfect for when you are craving dessert. You could use fresh or frozen strawberries. If using frozen, let them thaw first.

If you are Latin, then you have most certainly had this delicious dessert! What you probably have not had is a diabetes-friendly version that you will love just as much as the traditional dish. This guiltless version is sugar-free and features extra fiber from brown rice and flax seeds.

This sauce is packed with flavor and transforms the simplest plain yogurt into a zesty dessert. Use it to top Oatmeal Pecan Pancakes instead of syrup for a nutrient-packed breakfast. Find this recipe and more in The Diabetes Superfoods Cookbook and Meal Planner.

This dessert has layers and layers of guilt-free flavor, creamy texture, and juicy berries. Make this a day ahead to let the flavors melt into one another. Use a clear straight-sided glass bowl for the best visual presentation. Feel free to make a tropical version using layers of papaya, mango, pineapple, and banana. Sprinkle with a bit of coconut as well.