3-Ingredient Sugar-Free Strawberry Applesauce Dessert Cups (Diabetic-Friendly)

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3-Ingredient Sugar-Free Strawberry Applesauce Dessert Cups (Diabetic-Friendly)

 Description

A light, creamy, refreshing strawberry dessert made with only 3 simple ingredients, no added sugar, and naturally low in calories. Perfect for people with diabetes, weight-loss diets, or anyone craving a sweet treat without blood-sugar spikes. It sets beautifully in cups, just like the photo, and can be eaten chilled or semi-frozen.

 Ingredients (3 only)

  1. Unsweetened Applesauce – 1 cup
    (no sugar added, preferably organic)

  2. Fresh or Frozen Strawberries – 1 cup

  3. Sugar-Free Sweetener – to taste
    (erythritol, monk fruit, or stevia)

 Instructions

  1. Prepare Strawberries

    • Wash and hull fresh strawberries (or thaw frozen ones).

  2. Blend

    • Add strawberries, applesauce, and sweetener to a blender.

    • Blend until smooth and creamy.

  3. Taste & Adjust

    • Add more sweetener if needed (keep it mild for diabetics).

  4. Set

    • Pour into small cups.

    • Refrigerate 2–3 hours for pudding texture

    • OR freeze 45–60 minutes for a soft frozen dessert.

  5. Serve Cold 🍓

 Tips & Notes

  • For extra thickness: chill overnight

  • For ice-cream texture: freeze and stir once halfway

  • Add ½ tsp lemon juice if strawberries are bland

  • Use immersion blender for smoother texture

  • Portion control is key for diabetics (½ cup serving ideal)

 Servings

  • 4 small dessert cups

  • Serving size: ~½ cup

📊 Nutritional Information (Approximate per serving)

Nutrient Amount
Calories 35–45 kcal
Carbs 9–11 g
Fiber 2 g
Sugar (natural only) 5–6 g
Added Sugar 0 g
Fat 0 g
Protein <1 g
Glycemic Load Low

✔ Diabetic-friendly when eaten in moderation
✔ No refined sugar
✔ No flour, no eggs, no dairy

 Health Benefits

  • Blood-sugar friendly (low glycemic load)

  • Weight-loss supportive

  • High in antioxidants (strawberries)

  • Digestive support (applesauce fiber)

  • Heart-healthy

  • Kid-friendly & elderly-friendly

 Q & A

Q: Is this safe for diabetics?
✔ Yes, in moderate portions and using sugar-free sweetener.

Q: Can I skip the sweetener?
✔ Yes, if strawberries are naturally sweet.

Q: Can I make it vegan?
✔ It already is 🌱

Q: Can I turn this into “bread”?
✔ This recipe is a no-bake dessert, not baked bread. If you want a diabetic strawberry bread version, I can provide that separately.

Q: How long does it last?
✔ 3 days refrigerated, 2 weeks frozen.

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