10 Holiday Treats for Diabetics

What’s on the treat menu that diabetics can eat during the holidays? 

It’s no secret that cookies, candy, cakes, and pies are ubiquitous around this time of year. Every office party, family gathering, and social event includes some kind of holiday treat. But you already know, too many sugary foods can elevate blood sugar to dangerous levels.

So what kind of diabetic holiday treats can you enjoy?

If you’re careful about what you eat and pay close attention to your blood sugar levels with regular testing, you may be able to enjoy a small amount of sweet treats. It’s a good idea to talk to your doctor or nutritionist about what to eat and what not to eat during the holidays.

If you’re looking for some sweet diabetic holiday treats, check out this list of ideas:

1. Cinnamon-baked apples.

Make your own or try one of our Diabetic-Friendly Christmas desserts such as baked apples seasoned with cinnamon in this package: Whole Grain Pancake & Sausages, Sweet Potatoes & Cinnamon Apples

2. Dark chocolate

Try a square to satisfy your sweet tooth. It’s lower in calories and fat than milk chocolate, and contains antioxidants.

3. Peanut butter and jelly bars

Bring this to the party. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches on whole-grain bread cut into shapes likes stars, Christmas trees, candy canes, or a snowman.

4. Chocolate mousse

Cool, creamy, sweet, and lower in calories than many other desserts.

5. Fresh fruit

Pick your favorites and eat as a snack, or enjoy with cottage cheese.

6. Nuts with chocolate mix

A small handful of nuts with a few chocolate chips can satisfy your sweet tooth without a big impact on blood sugar levels.

7. Sugar-free pie, cakes, muffins, and cookies

Make your own or find a local bakery with sugar-free options.

8. Greek yogurt ice cream

Lower in calories and higher in protein, but still tastes great.

9. Angel food cake

This diabetic-friendly Christmas dessert is fluffy and sweet, but lower in calories and sugar than typical cake.

10. Sugar-free hot chocolate

Take a sip of the holidays with cup of sugar-free hot chocolate.

Hungry for sweet Christmas treats for diabetics during the holidays? Try these sweet, low-sugar Christmas treats for diabetics, and check out our complete Diabetic-Friendly menu.