--For dummies

Includes index

Introduction -- Part 1: Discovering delicious and nutritious desserts. Defining diabetes-friendly desserts -- Understanding sugar's role in the body -- Keeping blood glucose balanced while eating desserts -- Part 2: Incorporating desserts into your diet. Making macronutrients work together -- Enjoying diabetes-friendly desserts: The how and when -- Building a pantry and choosing healthful sweeteners -- Fitting homemade desserts into your schedule -- Part 3: Preparing diabetes-friendly desserts; The recipes. Introducing base recipes to your kitchen -- Focusing on fruit-based desserts -- Making brownies and bars -- Enjoying cookies -- Preparing spoon desserts and puddings -- Creating truffles and fruit-based sweet treats -- Whipping up frozen desserts -- Mastering pies and tarts -- Sipping on sweet drinks -- Baking cakes -- Part 4: The part of tens. Ten ways to enjoy desserts when you have diabetes -- Ten myths debunked about diabetes and desserts -- Ten best ingredients for diabetes desserts -- Index

"Satisfy your dessert cravings without spiking your blood glucose...Diabetes Desserts Cookbook For Dummies busts a common myth about diabetes--that desserts aren't allowed! As long as you plan ahead and use whole ingredients, delicious options like cakes, cookies, and brownies are still on the menu. This book features 125 flavor-forward, healthy treats that are mouthwatering enough for a menu but simple enough to make at home. The secret to making diabetes-friendly desserts is in balancing your macronutrients and portion sizes. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, cook for someone who has, or are just looking for healthier desserts, his Dummies guide will introduce you to delicious, wholesome recipes that will satisfy. These aren't 'watered down' versions of the classics you crave. These recipes are the real deal, and they'll be a hit with kids, too. This book is for anyone looking for dessert ideas for a diabetes-friendly diet. You don't have to give up on dessert. Diabetes Desserts Cookbook For Dummies has the healthful recipes you need to continue enjoying the sweet things in life