Diabetes is a very difficult disease that is difficult to deal with. While it can lead to other health problems like cardiac problems, it can also lower the body’s threshold to deal with other serious problems. Low immunity is a major cause of concern in times of pandemic, and people with diabetes are advised to be extremely vigilant. Winter is the perfect time to indulge in some sweet sweet desserts that warm our hearts and stomachs at the same time. Our body naturally craves for sweets during this season and it can be difficult for diabetics to ignore it.
Sugar is a big no-no in a diabetic diet; But does this mean that sweets are forbidden? If you make them cleverly, they don’t have to be. So, here we list some winter-special desserts that can be made sugar-free yet they will taste amazing.
Here are 5 sugar-free winter-special desserts for a diabetic diet:
1. Sugar-Free Carrot Halwa:
Of course, it had to be at the top of the list. Gajar ka halwa is a must for winters and it is unfair for people suffering from diabetes to be devoid of this warm delight. So, here is a recipe of sugar free gajar ka halwa which they can eat in moderation and keep their taste buds satiated. Click here for the recipe,
2. Sugar-Free Chocolate Brownie
Chocolate is our BFF in winter. It is our perfect companion when we feel sad on some gloomy, chilly days. This chocolate brownie is just the indulgence overload without any of the sugar we need for a healthy binge. Click here for the recipe.
3. Amarnath Chikki
Chikki or Gajak is one of our favorite sweets in winters. This chikki is made with amaranth (or rajgira, cholia or ramdana), which is touted as a great food for a diabetic diet. This chikki is sweetened with healthy jaggery (jaggery) – another winter staple. Click here for the recipe,
4. Sugar Free Malpua
Cold rabri over hot malpua – this killer combination keeps our heart forever. If you also love to eat malpua but do not want to drip with sugar syrup, then this recipe is for you. Make Khas Malpua, a fusion dish of pancakes filled with carrot halwa, and paired with rabri – all sugar-free. Click here for the recipe.
5. Sugar Free Barfi
Walnuts, Figs, Pistachios and Almonds – Many of us try to consume them in winters for good health. Why not combine them all to make a delicious sugar-free treat that we would love to eat every day this season? For the Sugar-Free Barfi recipe, click here.
Make your diabetes diet interesting this winter with these sugar-free dessert recipes. But always remember that moderation is key.
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