28 Easy Potluck Desserts
Whether you're heading out to a backyard barbecue or going over to your in-laws for the holidays, there are always plenty of opportunities to enjoy some easy potluck recipes. Our latest collection, 28 Easy Potluck Desserts, has a variety of different diabetic-friendly desserts to allow everyone at the gathering to eat good and have fun! Don't forget to make a few extras for yourself--you won't regret it!
Enjoy a creamier taste of the tropics with our recipe for Pineapple Cream Bars. These dessert bars will whisk you away to an island paradise with just one bite, and since this recipe makes so many, why not take a few friends along with you?
Here's an easy, low-fat, strawberry dessert recipe that'll taste heavenly, but won't cost you any work at all. Our Super Strawberry Fluff combines two of our favorite fruity flavors to create an easy dessert that'll really satisfy your dessert cravings!
Bake up a batch of our Raspberry Lemon Mini Cheesecakes and find yourself immersed in tart citrusy flavor! These light cheesecakes are perfectly portioned and low-carb, so you don't have to feel guilty about treating yourself!
Using sugar-free pudding mix, along with sugar-free gelatin and skim milk make these Lighter Lemon Bars something you can feel good about eating. Plus, that lovely lemon flavor is hard to beat!
You'll be astonished at how fast these chewy Snickerdoodles go when you put 'em out for your whole gang to eat! They taste just like your childhood-favorite version, but use lighter ingredients to make 'em low-carb and low-fat!
These two-ingredient treats will kick your craving for something salty and sweet. Because we use sugar-free chocolate bars, you can be sure that these snacks are a welcome addition to your diabetes diet.
Would you believe that a handful of pecans (one ounce) contains only 4 grams of carbohydrates? Yup, pecans are so good for us that we can eat them as a snack or use them to top our salads, crust our fish, chicken, and pork, and even add 'em to our desserts, like these Pecan Pear Squares...guilt-free!
Our crowd-pleasing Peach Melba 'n' Cream Trifle can't possibly get any easier to make. It doesn't matter how busy you are, this no-bake classic is a simple yet elegant dessert that tastes as good as it looks. Just wait 'til you see their eyes light up when you place this on the dinner table!
Our Nutty Apple Bars are a healthy take on all your favorite American apple classics. Pecans and vanilla extract add all the flavors you've come to know and love, minus the added fat, sugar and calories.
When you're looking for a way to get a quick burst of energy, why not reach for one of our Apple-Caramel Crunch Balls? These bite-sized treats are loaded with protein-packed nuts, and good-for-you fruits that'll satisfy your sweet tooth and keep you moving!
Banana splits are an all-time fave. Why not lighten up the flavors with these Lighter Banana Split Cupcakes? All your beloved ingredients are still there, so nobody will know the difference!
Is there anything greater than chocolate and peanut butter? How about using the two to make fudge? Our easy fudge recipe for Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge will leave your taste buds craving more!
How could anything this creamy, this decadent, this fresh-tasting be guilt-free? Well, it is, and the low-fat ingredients in our "Berry-licious" Parfait allow us to indulge once in a while.
Sometimes the craving for peanut butter takes hold and doesn't let go until it's satisfied. In times like that, you need a quick and healthful solution. Say hello to our 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies. One of our fans says, "These are delicious! When you have a taste for peanut butter, these will hit the spot!"
With just a few simple lighter ingredients we can turn out a company-fancy dessert that is light enough for anyone who has diabetes or is watching what they eat for any reason. Give our Cherry Dessert Shells a try and get ready for raves.
Our Mini Apple Hand Pies have all that old-fashioned, homemade, apple pie taste you love, but with the added convenience of being able to take them anywhere you go! Who says apple pie isn't a good snack?
Looking for a healthy alternative to cheesecake? Our Chocolate Chip Cheese Squares start with a light and fluffy base made from reduced-fat cream cheese and reduced-fat sour cream. Cocoa powder and chocolate chips take them over the edge.
Decadent layer bars get a diabetic-friendly makeover in our recipe for Seven Layer Bars. Each layer of this yummy diabetic dessert recipe is loaded with goodness. We're talking the chocolatey-nutty-gooey kind of goodness!
This "Pear-fect" Pear Strudel is just the dessert you need when you've got company coming over, or when you're looking to impress your gang at home. This fancy-looking pear strudel is simple to put together and tastes like an autumn dream.
If you love to bake, bite-size items are great go-to recipes, since there is built-in portion control. Remember, smaller portions are an important part of any meal plan. Plus, our Almond Cheesecake Tarts are so decadent, a smaller bite doesn't mean they're small on taste!
Who doesn't love the age-old pairing of chocolate and vanilla? Our Cookies 'n' Cream Cupcakes provide a tasty twist on a classic combination. Nobody will know they are fit for those following a diabetes, too!
Our Lighter Ambrosia can still be classified as the "nectar of the Gods," minus the guilt! The sweet, creamy and fruity flavors are practically unbeatable. We've made a classic even better.
Tiramisu is one of our favorite desserts, but often not the best choice for our diabetes diet. By creating a mini version of this classic Italian treat, you can indulge without having to worry! Not to mention, our Mini Tiramisu Cups are perfectly portable!
If you're looking for a lighter treat, you'll have to try our Sweet 'n' Salty Raspberry Bars. The sugar-free raspberry gelatin packs a punch of flavor, which pairs deliciously with the saltiness of the pretzels!
Give your oven the day off and make a batch of these No-Bake Cookies. This easy diabetic-friendly dessert combines three of your favorites: oatmeal, peanut butter, and chocolate to make up a cookie that'll really wow your taste buds (and not heat up your home!).
Is it a brownie or a cookie? Well, it's kind of both, which is why we call these "Brookies!" Take these chocolate cookies to your next potluck, get-together, or holiday party, and watch as they gobble 'em all up!
Need a dessert for a special occasion? Our Chocolate Dessert Shells are not only a super diabetic dessert recipe, they are super easy, too! Just three ingredients are all that's needed to wow your guests!
Not only are these Ooey Gooey Marbled Brownies a sight to behold, they are also pretty tasty! Plus, low-fat ingredients hep keep your carbs and calories under control, allowing you to indulge in a small amount of sweetness every now and then.