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Lemon Thyme Greek Frozen Yogurt
Serve this frozen yogurt with fresh raspberries for a festive dessert.
Cookie Dough Hummus
If you’ve ever been tempted to eat raw cookie dough, then try satisfying that craving with this cookie dough hummus! It has all the flavor of cookie dough but without the excess calories and sugar. Like any dessert hummus, the base of cookie dough hummus is garbanzo beans (also called chickpeas), which are a good source of protein. The sweetness comes from Splenda® Brown Sugar Blend, which contains half the calories and sugar of regular brown sugar.
Red, White, and Blue Pudding Trifle
This quick, low-fat dessert will be a crowd pleaser and it’s beautiful colors make it a great dish to celebrate 4th of July!
Fig and Walnut Yogurt Tarts
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. Find this recipe and more in The Diabetes Superfoods Cookbook and Meal Planner. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.
Baked Cinnamon Stuffed Apples
Fruit dishes like these Baked Cinnamon Stuffed Apples can make a wonderful, healthy dessert. The smell of these apples baking in the oven will have your mouth watering.
BONUS RECIPE: Lemony Fruit Cups
Incorporating fruit into your desserts helps give them nutritional value. These lower-carb fruit cups are a great choice for those watching out for their diabetes and their heart health.
Arroz con Leche (Rice Custard)
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. Find this recipe and more in our bilingual cookbook, Latin Comfort Foods Made Healthy, by Ingrid Hoffmann. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here
Top 10 Diabetes Friendly Pumpkin Recipes
The leaves are changing, cool weather is arriving, and pumpkins are back on the menu! If fall has you craving all things pumpkin, then don’t miss our top 10 pumpkin recipes that are healthy, diabetes-friendly options.
Banana Chocolate "Ice Cream"
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.
CKD Pre-Built Dialysis Meal Plan
Having diabetes plus kidney disease requiring dialysis may seem challenging as you combine the two eating plans. Choosing lower potassium produce, limiting or avoiding processed items that may contain phosphate additives, and focusing on eating enough high-quality protein, in addition to balancing carbs are key to staying healthy. We've put together some suggestions for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, plus tips to help with managing your plan. Find more Kidney-Friendly resources.