Can Diabetics Eat Coconut Macaroons

Eating sweets has become a little tricky for me since I was told I have diabetes. But recently, I’ve become really interested in macarons. Know what I mean? Because macarons have a medium glycemic index (GI), I can’t eat too many of them since I have diabetes. I always check my blood sugar levels these days and often ask my doctor for tips on how to enjoy them safely.

One time, I was in a café and saw a window display of colorful macarons. I had to have them! But right away I remembered what my doctor had told me, so I reluctantly picked out just one small macaron to enjoy. It tasted sweet but not too sweet, and it made me feel satisfied for a long time.

As for coconut macarons, I love them and hate them at the same time.

What You Need to Know About Coconut Macarons

Do they have a lot of sugar? Most coconut macarons have a lot of sugar and calories, so I have to watch out. I remember having a few too many once, and my blood sugar went through the roof. That experience scared me into being more careful after that.

Are they good for you? If you compare them to other foods, they are full of healthy fats and fiber, and coconut is itself very healthy. They are also gluten-free and have less sugar than many other desserts, which is a plus. If I was hungry, I had a coconut macaron one time, and it was surprisingly filling without making my blood sugar go up a lot.

Is coconut jelly my new favorite thing?

I found coconut jelly while looking for desserts that are good for people with diabetes. It’s low in sugar, high in fiber, and can even help lower blood sugar. I was so happy—coconut jelly might become my new favorite treat.

Last time I went to the store, I saw a box of coconut jelly on the shelf and had to buy it to try. It tasted slightly sweet and felt smooth and soft. It was absolutely delicious! I was glad to see that my blood sugar hadn’t gone up too much after eating it, which made me feel even better about this treat.

A List of Sweet Treats for People with Diabetes

Yes, I did want to know what other desserts I could enjoy besides coconut macarons and coconut jelly. What I came up with is this little list:

• Healthy Apple Crisp: When I went to see a friend, she gave me some healthy apple crisp that was made with apples and no added sugar. I took a bite and it was crunchy, sweet, and really good! Also, my blood sugar didn’t change after that.
• Oatmeal Cookies with Cinnamon and Raisins: I tried making these cookies at home with oats, cinnamon, raisins, and a little honey. The smell of the cookies while they were baking was amazing, and they were full of fiber.
• If you want to make watermelon sherbet in the summer, you can blend watermelon and freeze it into a sorbet. It felt great and was great for hot days!
• Gingerbread Tea Cake: I made a gingerbread tea cake when I had a cold and wanted something warm. With a cup of tea, the ginger and cake together made me feel better.
• Low-Sugar Brownie Cookies: I made some cookies from a low-sugar brownie recipe because I love chocolate. They tasted like chocolate and had a lot less sugar than other cookies.

If you want to make sugar-free pumpkin pie ice cream in the fall, you can mix pumpkin puree with ice cream mix. It was smooth and creamy, and it didn’t make my blood sugar go up.

How to Make a Chocolate Cake Without Sugar: I also tried making a chocolate cake without sugar. It tasted a little different, but it was still tasty and didn’t have a big effect on my blood sugar.

Caramelized Spiced Pears: For dessert one time at a restaurant, I asked for caramelized spiced pears. I was sure they had a lot of sugar because they were sweet and tasty. I tried making them at home with less sugar and they turned out really well.

Also, you can eat anything you want, but to keep your blood sugar levels steady, it’s best to limit desserts like candies and snack cakes that are high in refined carbs and sugar.

Can I Use Coconut Sugar Instead of Sugar?

As an alternative to regular sugar, I’ve also tried coconut sugar. It has a lower GI than regular sugar, but the same amount of calories and carbs. It should be handled like regular sugar, says the American Diabetes Association. It does, however, cause a slightly smaller rise in blood sugar than regular sugar.

I bought a pack of coconut sugar to try once when I saw it in a café. I really liked how sweet and coconutty it tasted. But I still don’t use it very often because it has calories.

Not only are macarons pretty, they taste great too. Because they don’t contain gluten, they are a great choice for people who are sensitive to gluten. Plus, they don’t have many calories, so they don’t feel as bad.

I remember going to a French dessert show and being amazed by all the different kinds of macarons. What a great taste! I tried one with almond flavor. Plus they’re not too bad for you, so I didn’t feel too bad doing them.

The Difference Between Macarons and Coconut Macarons

• Size and Feel: French macarons are smaller, denser, and chewier than macarons. Macarons are also easier to make. I tried to make macarons at home once. They were much bigger than French macarons, but they still tasted great.
• Flavor Profile: Sugar and vanilla are used to flavor coconut macarons, but the coconut flavor is what stands out. When I was on vacation by the sea, I ate a coconut macaron. The flavor of the coconut mixed with the breeze from the water was magical!

In terms of whether macarons are healthy, I believe it all comes down to how much you eat. They can even help me stay within my daily calorie limit if I only eat a few of them. Having two macarons won’t make you gain weight because each one has less than 90 calories.

How to Keep Coconut Macarons Fresh

How do you keep macarons made with coconut? Here’s some advice: They can stay fresh for a week in a cool, dry place if they are not opened. It’s best to eat them within two to three days after opening them.

I bought a box of coconut macarons once and forgot about them for a few days. When I finally thought of them, they were a little old and not as fun. I’ve eaten them quickly or put them in the fridge since then.

This is the story of a diabetic who ate coconut cookies.

I’m extra careful when picking out cookies. People with diabetes should choose cookies that are low in sugar, high in fiber, and full of healthy fats. When it comes to cookies that are better for you, I’ve found that those made with almond or coconut flour are great.

While I was at the grocery store, I saw some cookies made with coconut flour and chose to try them. They smelled good, were crispy, and tasted great. I was glad to see that my blood sugar hadn’t gone up too much after eating them. Now, every time I go shopping, I always buy a pack of these cookies.

Low-GI Sweets: They Save My Sweet Life

Finally, I’ve learned about some sweets that are low in GI, like apples, pears, and cherries. They are naturally sweet, but their GI is low, which means they don’t make blood sugar rise too much.

I bought some fresh cherries to try one time when I was at a fruit store. They were sweet and tasty, and my blood sugar didn’t change after I ate them. Cherry foods are tasty and good for people with diabetes, so this made me very happy. Cherry or another low-GI fruit is now something I always buy when I go shopping. They are my sweet little lifesavers when I want something sweet!