25 Diabetic-Friendly Summer Desserts

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25 Diabetic-Friendly Summer Desserts1/25 Frosty Watermelon Ice 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Frosty Watermelon Ice Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a fun twist on watermelon. It’s so refreshing on a summer day, and you don’t have to worry about seeds while you’re enjoying it. —Kaaren Jurack, Manassas, Virginia 2/25 Peach Crisp Parfait Pops Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My little ones love fruit crisps and ice pops. I created

a healthy and delicious treat that combines the two

a healthy and delicious treat that combines the two. For a sweet addition, use cinnamon sticks in place of the wooden pop sticks. —Carmell Childs, Orangeville, Utah 3/25 Fluffy Key Lime Pie 150 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fluffy Key Lime Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a taste of paradise, try this no-bake Key lime pie recipe. It’s low in fat, sugar and fuss. It truly is the best Key lime pie recipe ever! —Frances VanFossan, Warren, Michigan 4/25 Yogurt & Honey Fruit Cups

5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Yogurt & Honey Fruit Cups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A tasty combo of fresh fruit and creamy orange-kissed yogurt, this is guaranteed to disappear fast from your breakfast table. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 5/25 Pineapple Upside-Down Muffins 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pineapple Upside-Down Muffins Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings about 3 dozen mini muffins or 10 regular muffins Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a modern version of upside-down

Very ripe ones add more banana flavor

cake, we use pineapple and a sweet batter to make fun muffins with a cherry on top. —Suzeanne Longwill, Ortonville, Michigan 6/25 Raspberry-Banana Soft Serve 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 10 min Servings 2-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I make this ice cream, I mix and match bananas for their ripeness. Very ripe ones add more banana flavor. Less ripe ones have a fluffier texture. —Melissa Hansen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 7/25 Root Beer Float Pie 99 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Root Beer Float Pie Recipe photo by

And you don’t even need to use an oven!

Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is the kind of recipe your kids will look back on and always remember. And you don’t even need to use an oven! —Cindy Reams, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania 8/25 Frozen Chocolate Monkey Treats 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone needs a fun, friendly way for kids to play with food. These rich bites are nutty and yummy. Just coat bananas in chocolate and dip them into peanuts, sprinkles or

Nothing says summer like an ice pop

coconut. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin 9/25 Berry White Ice Pops 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 10 pops Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Nothing says summer like an ice pop. Kids and adults alike love this fruit-filled version. —Sharon Guinta, Stamford, Connecticut 10/25 Ginger Plum Tart 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ginger Plum Tart Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Sweet cravings, begone: This free-form plum tart is done in only 35 minutes. Plus, it’s extra-awesome when served warm. —Taste

of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 11/25

of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 11/25 Chunky Banana Cream Freeze 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings (3 cups) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone loves ice cream, but we all know it doesn’t make a great after-school snack. Until this! With its sweet banana-almond flavor and chunky texture, this appealing banana peanut butter “ice cream” is a crowd-pleaser. People who ask me for the recipe can’t believe how easy it is to make. —Kristen Bloom, Okinawa, Japan 12/25 Lemon Bars with Cream

I think you’ll love the dreamy topping

Cheese Frosting 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I won a baking contest at Purdue University with this recipe for lemon bars with cream cheese frosting. I think you’ll love the dreamy topping. —Michael Hunter, Fort Wayne, Indiana 13/25 Strawberry-Rhubarb Ice Pops 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry-Rhubarb Ice Pops Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 pops Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These cool, creamy pops are

a deliciously different way to use up the bounty from your rhubarb patch

a deliciously different way to use up the bounty from your rhubarb patch. —Donna Linihan, Moncton, New Brunswick 14/25 Lemon Curd Tartlets 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Curd Tartlets Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 15 tartlets Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This has been in my party recipe collection for over 30 years and never fails to satisfy my guests. I can always rely on these fancy treats to please even the fussiest in the crowd. —Jessica Feist, Pewaukee, Wisconsin 15/25 Frozen Banana Cereal Pops 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Frozen

It’s great for dessert and even as

Banana Cereal Pops Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 pops Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When we want a healthy snack, we dip bananas in yogurt, roll ’em in cereal, then freeze. Ta-da! —Scarlett Elrod, Newnan, Georgia 16/25 Chili-Lime Grilled Pineapple 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love grilled pineapple. This recipe combines the fruit’s natural sweetness with the tart and spicy flavors of lime and chili powder. It’s great for dessert and even as

a side dish with ham or pork chops

a side dish with ham or pork chops. —Geraldine Saucier, Albuquerque, New Mexico 17/25 Chocolate Hazelnut Soy Pops 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 8 pops Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love Nutella, and I’m always looking for ways to use it. These pops are a great way to stay cool in the summer, but also make a cozy treat in the winter. —Bonita Suter, Lawrence, Michigan 18/25 Tiramisu Test Kitchen Approved Rich and Creamy Tiramisu Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 16

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tiramisu is Italian for pick-me-up, and this one is definitely true to its name! My version of the classic Tuscan trifle has both coffee and espresso for layers of java flavor. —Lauren Knoelke, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 19/25 Marinated Oranges 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This flavorful fruit was actually the topping in a cake recipe. But I didn’t want all the calories or fat from the cake—and the oranges are a good dessert all by themselves!

The dash of vanilla extract brings out the fruit’s sweetness

The dash of vanilla extract brings out the fruit’s sweetness. —Carol Poindexter, Norridge, Illinois 20/25 Frozen Berry & Yogurt Swirls 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Frozen Berry & Yogurt Swirls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 10 pops Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I enjoy these frozen yogurt pops because they double as a healthy snack and a cool, creamy sweet treat. —Colleen Ludovice, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 21/25 Grilled Stone Fruits with Balsamic Syrup Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Get ready to experience another side of stone fruits

Get ready to experience another side of stone fruits. Hot off the rack, these grilled nectarines practically melt in your mouth. —Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California 22/25 Berries with Vanilla Custard 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: What a simple, delectable way to enjoy fresh raspberries. For a change, also try the custard with strawberries or peaches. —Sarah C. Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire 23/25 Lemon-Apricot Fruit Pops Test Kitchen Approved Lemon-Apricot Fruit Pops Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 pops Go

You’ll fall in love with this sweet treat

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With just 31 calories, 4 teaspoons of sugar total and lots of vitamin C, this is one light and refreshing summer dessert everyone can find room for! —Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho Also check out these diabetes-friendly desserts you can buy on Amazon. 24/25 Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll fall in love with this sweet treat. Each silky slice is topped with juicy raspberries. Yes, you can have cheesecake without breaking the calorie

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