SMART SUBSTITUTIONS
🍭 Sweet Swaps for T1D 🍓
Living with Type 1 Diabetes doesn’t mean skipping out on treats — it’s all about smarter choices! Here are some delicious, lower-carb alternatives that satisfy your sweet tooth without the spike:
- 1 small angel food cake with fresh berries and low-fat cool whip topping
- ½ cup of fruit salad with low-fat cool whip topping
- ¼ cup of healthy trail mix with cheerios, dark chocolate pieces, almonds
- 1 frozen Go-Gurt pop
- 1 Fudgesicle
- ½ cup frozen grapes
- ½ cup frozen banana “nice cream”
- 1 light “ice cream” sandwich made with cool whip and a graham cracker
These options listed above are about 15g carbohydrates, lower in added sugars, and contain nutrients such as calcium, vitamin C, and even fiber.
Looking for more ideas? Check out our full collection of Nutrition & Recipes to help make managing T1D both delicious and doable.
💡 Tip: Always check labels for hidden carbs and pair treats with protein or healthy fats to help stabilize blood sugar.
🩺 Everyone’s response is different — work with your care team to find what works for YOU.
