If you’re one of the 1.9 million Australians currently living with diabetes, navigating your diet and trying to find the foods you love (without causing big blood sugar spikes!) can be challenging.

Your diet can help keep your blood glucose levels in check, making healthy eating an important part of your daily diabetes management.

Importantly, there isn’t any one ‘diabetic diet’. If you’re living with diabetes, you can enjoy the same foods as everyone else, while prioritising a variety of foods from each of the five food groups:

1. Vegetables and legumes/beans 
2. Fruit 
3. Wholegrain foods like breads, cereals, rice and pasta 
4. Lean meat, fish, poultry, tofu, tempeh and nuts 
5. Milk, yoghurt, cheese or non-dairy, calcium fortified plant  alternatives

Wondering where your favourite sweet treats fit in? While consuming large amounts of sugar isn’t recommended, that doesn’t mean dessert is off the table. According to Diabetes Australia, people living with diabetes can still enjoy the occasional sweet treat.

One simple way to enjoy the treats you love is by swapping sugar for a low calorie sweetener, like Splenda Granulated. It’s a low sugar alternative to classic granulated sugar and works well in everything from cakes to cookies. Splenda Granulated measures one-to-one like regular caster sugar, yet still delivers the same great taste.

These recipes below are not only low sugar but also suitable for those living with diabetes as they are:

• Calorie-conscious
• Carb-conscious
• Heart-healthy
• A source of fibre (recipe dependant)

No Bake Berry Cheesecake Bars

Who doesn’t love an easy mini cheesecake recipe where you don’t have to turn on the oven! These bite-size berry bars make entertaining easy. Give this low sugar no-bake dessert a try for your next gathering.

Four Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

These are the easiest cookies you’ll ever make. You can whip these peanut butter cookies up super quickly as they are made with just four ingredients.

Cookie Dough Truffles

Can you believe these cookie dough truffles use oats and chickpeas to make a tasty, low sugar dessert? Another no-bake winner, this one can be prepped in advance and ready in the fridge when you’re feeling snacky. 

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Splenda Granulated

Splenda Granulated is just like your usual pantry caster sugar – minus those extra calories. It’s the perfect low-cal substitute for when you’re making easy bakes and sweet treats. If you are looking to cut back on sugar, Splenda Granulated could be a good option for you.

You can find it at Coles today.