Sugar-free desserts and sweets
35 swaps, most sugar saved first. Every number is checked against the label.
Pop-Tarts → Legendary Foods
−30g sugar · 22g total carbs
Little Debbie Swiss Rolls → Legendary Foods
−28g sugar · 22g total carbs
Mint chocolate chip ice cream → Rebel
−23g sugar · 16g total carbs
Klondike bar → Rebel
−23g sugar · 10g total carbs
Brownie → Quest
−22g sugar · 23g total carbs
Cookies and cream ice cream → Rebel
−21g sugar · 18g total carbs
Chocolate ice cream → Rebel
−20g sugar · 15g total carbs
Hostess cupcakes → Legendary Foods
−20g sugar · 22g total carbs
Fudge brownie bites → Quest
−20g sugar · 23g total carbs
Chocolate pudding cup → Jell-O
−19g sugar · 11g total carbs
Vanilla ice cream → Rebel
−19g sugar · 14g total carbs
Toaster Strudel → Legendary Foods
−18g sugar · 22g total carbs
Jell-O → Jell-O Zero Sugar
−17g sugar · 0g total carbs
Clif Bar → Quest
−16g sugar · 23g total carbs
Sugar cookies → Quest
−15g sugar · 19g total carbs
Cheesecake → Enlightened
−14g sugar · 18g total carbs
Oreos → Oreo Zero Sugar
−14g sugar · 16g total carbs
Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pie → Voortman
−13g sugar · 13g total carbs
Oatmeal Cookies → Voortman
−12g sugar · 13g total carbs
Biscoff cookies → ChocZero
−11g sugar · 11g total carbs
Banana bread → Lakanto
−11g sugar · 20g total carbs
Nature Valley granola bar → KIND
−10g sugar · 14g total carbs
Nutri-Grain bar → Legendary Foods
−10g sugar · 22g total carbs
Thin Mints → ChocZero
−10g sugar · 17g total carbs
Nilla Wafers → HighKey
−10g sugar · 14g total carbs
Cinnamon roll → Legendary Foods
−9g sugar · 23g total carbs
Trail mix with M&M's → Second Nature
−9g sugar · 6g total carbs
Chocolate chip cookies → HighKey
−9g sugar · 9g total carbs
Kettle corn → Orville Redenbacher's
−8g sugar · 27g total carbs
Nutter Butter → ChocZero
−8g sugar · 10g total carbs
Churros → ChocZero
−8g sugar · 11g total carbs
Fruit popsicle → Popsicle Sugar Free
−8g sugar · 10g total carbs
Rice Krispies Treats → Magic Spoon
−7g sugar · 17g total carbs
KIND bar → KIND ZERO
−4g sugar · 14g total carbs
Whipped cream → Reddi-wip
−2g sugar · 0g total carbs
Questions
What are the best sugar-free desserts?
The swaps that save the most sugar: Legendary Foods Protein Pastry, Strawberry instead of Pop-Tarts (1g sugar); Legendary Foods Protein Pastry, Chocolate Cake instead of Little Debbie Swiss Rolls (0g sugar); Rebel Ice Cream, Mint Chip instead of Mint chocolate chip ice cream (0g sugar); Rebel Vanilla Stick Bar (chocolate dipped) instead of Klondike bar (0g sugar). Every number is from the label.
Which sugar-free desserts have the fewest carbs?
Jell-O Zero Sugar Strawberry Gelatin Snack Cups (0g total carbs), Reddi-wip Zero Sugar Whipped Topping (6.5 oz can) (0g total carbs), Second Nature Keto Crunch Smart Snack Mix (6g total carbs), HighKey Mini Cookies, Chocolate Chip (9g total carbs).
Are sugar-free desserts OK with Type 1 diabetes?
They can make carb counting easier, but most still have carbs, so count the total carbs on the package. 10 of these use maltitol, which raises blood sugar more than other sweeteners; each page says which. Follow your care team's plan.
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