Are you looking for some low sugar treats for Easter? If so then I have compiled a list of 12 delicious low sugar sweet treats that are both gluten free and kinder on your blood sugar levels.
Here on WHK, there are plenty of tempting and delicious sweet treats to choose from, which have all been carefully created with blood sugar balance and diabetes management in mind. And Easter is certainly a time of the year when the sweet treats are out in full force.
So I thought I would compile a list of my favourite sweet treats, plus some new recipes, especially for Easter time that you can enjoy with friends and family. Whether you are at home or visiting, all of these tasty recipes can be a great option to take along with you or enjoy at home.
But please bear in mind when decorating these sweet treats with shop-bought easter eggs and sprinkles they will need to be factored into your carb counting as the original recipes will not have this information.
Edible Easter Decorations
I love Easter time and all the gorgeous pastel colours which indicate the start of spring.
There are lots of different edible easter decorations which you can add to any of these recipes. Lots of UK supermarkets now stock baking decorations from carrots to little chicks. Otherwise, I also find Amazon or eBay a good place to shop for my edible decorations. But my personal favourite is the Cadbury mini egg.
These colourful eggs look fantastic placed on cakes and chocolate treats. But if you are looking for something a little brighter, then smarties also do a version of mini eggs and there are plenty of foil-wrapped eggs available which also look fab.
Alternatively, if you want something less colourful and looks a little more decadent then you could opt for Galaxy enchanted eggs which have a beautiful burnt bronze finish.
Low Sugar Treats for Easter and DIabetes Management
For individuals managing diabetes, incorporating low-sugar treats during Easter allows for indulgence without compromising health goals. Opting for treats with reduced sugar content can help regulate blood glucose levels. There are a wealth of alternative ingredients taht can help with this and without comprimisng on flavour or texture. Fruit-based desserts with minimal added sweeteners are great, or recipes using natural sugar substitutes like my favourite xylitol. These treats offer a satisfying sweetness without the typical sugar spike.
Embracing low-sugar options during Easter celebrations ensures a joyful and inclusive experience for everyone, promoting a mindful approach to diabetes management without sacrificing the festive spirit of the occasion.
12 Easy Low-Sugar Treats for Easter
The tasty recipes compiled below will hopefully inspire and tempt you into making something delicious for your Easter Celebrations. All of the recipes have been created with diabetes management in mind. They include carb counting information and where necessary use a sugar replacement and other ingredient alternatives to help make the recipes more blood sugar friendly.
But if you would like to read more about using sugar substitutes, baking with almond flour and eating more plants to help with blood glucose management, then make sure to check out my blog.
No Bake Easter Cheescake
Enjoy the simplicity of this no-bake Easter cheesecake, the ultimate in easy, make-ahead desserts. Featuring a lusciously creamy cheesecake filling with festive Easter chocolates, this dessert is both beautiful and irresistibly indulgent. What’s even better is it’s gluten-free, sugar-free and has a lower carb count which can be helpful for those managing diabetes. This cheesecake really makes a wonderful centrepiece for any Easter Celebration!
LOW CARB Rice Krispie Easter Treats
These moreish rice krispie Easter nests use only 3 ingredients, are gluten free and are kinder on blood sugar levels. These tasty treats swap out the usual rice krispies for a wholegrain puffed rice cereal. Quick and easy to make these Easter Nests are the perfect choice for kids and adults!
Coconut and Raspberry Cake
A simple but absolutely delicious lower (diabetic) carb count coconut and raspberry cake with a tasty layer of homemade sugar-free jam. This coconut cake has it all; it’s sharp, sweet, moist, gluten and refined sugar-free with lots of raspberry jammy loveliness!
Bakewell FlapJack with CHerry & Almonds
Enjoy your favourite dessert in a delicious sugar free Bakewell flapjack. Full of sweet fruity cherry jam, soft buttery oats with crunchy almonds and a delightful drizzle of sugar free icing. These low sugar, gluten free celebrate those wonderful Bakewell flavours but in a handy blood sugar friendly snack.
Healthy Frozen Berry Crumble
An easy and healthy berry crumble that is gluten and refined sugar-free, using only frozen fruit. This crumble is loaded with berries and then topped with a nutty crumble topping. It really makes a brilliant pudding any time of the year and it can even help save a penny or two with the use of frozen fruit!
LOW CARB CHOCOLATE TORTE
Craving a decadent chocolate dessert but worried about your blood sugar levels? Then look no further! This Low Carb Chocolate Keto Torte is the perfect diabetic-friendly dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising your blood glucose.
Flourless Almond Orange Cake
Is it really possible to have a slice of cake without carb counting? Yes! Not only is this flourless almond orange cake gluten and refined sugar-free but it also offers you the option to have your cake AND eat it!
Almond Flour Chocolate Brownies
These indulgent almond flour chocolate brownies are not only gluten-free but thanks to a few recipe adjustments have an incredibly low (diabetic) carb count as well. With their intense chocolatey kick these make the perfect snack or a tasty dessert which will satisfy any sweet tooth.
Apple Crumble with Oats
Everyone needs a brilliant apple crumble recipe and this lower-carb, gluten and refined sugar-free apple crumble with oats (no flour) will not disappoint!
Easy Grape Dessert
This impressive yet simple, easy green grape dessert is irresistible and is sure to wow your friends and family. It has a sweet spicy topping that just adds that touch of magic to the fresh fruit and creamy yoghurt middle.
Low Sugar Chocolate Ice Cream
This super easy, no-churn, low sugar chocolate ice cream, is silky smooth, quick to make, doesn’t require an ice cream maker and is much kinder on blood glucose levels. It makes the perfect pud all year round, but also a great summertime treat to cool you down
Gluten Free Sugar Free Carrot CakE
The classic carrot cake has been given the ultimate makeover with this deliciously zesty and subtly spiced, gluten free sugar free carrot cake recipe. It is super moist, super tasty and full of nutty sweet carrots perfect for all celebrations, or any day of the week!
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