Theres only so much timeand oven spaceon Thanksgiving Day, which is why these make-ahead diabetes-friendly desserts are key.

Ingredients like fruits, seeds, nuts and nut butters are great add-ins to make desserts delicious anddiabetes-friendly.

Related:Can You Eat Dessert If You Have Diabetes?

Cranberry Crumble Bars

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Store these cookies in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.

These bars can be made up to 5 days in advance, making them a great weekend baking project.

Plus, this pie makes for a delicious next-day breakfastif theres any left over!

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Refrigerate for up to 1 day or freeze for up to 4 months.

With their oh-so-soft cakelike texture and gooey chocolate, these cookies are an absolute delight!

Itll be one of the easiest desserts youll ever make.

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For a fiber boost, leave the skin on the apples.

Apple-Oatmeal Cookies

These delicious cookies are perfect as a dessert or a sweet snack on the go.

Oats arepacked with fiber and protein, making them a great ingredient to use in a diabetes-friendly dessert.

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These two nutrients not only help keep you satisfied for longer but also help stabilize your blood sugar levels.

And you’re free to store it for up to 1 day in an airtight container.

Having diabetesdoesnt mean you cant enjoy chocolate.

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Top it with some fresh berries for a sweet-tart touch and bright color.

Store this cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day.

Peanut butter keeps things fudgy while providing fiber, heart-healthy fats and protein for a diabetes-friendly treat.

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Diabetes-Friendly Carrot Cake

This utterly delicious cake will make a statement on your Thanksgiving table.

Using reduced-fat cream cheese means less saturated fat but the same texture and deliciousness.

Defrost at room temperature, then frost the carrot cake up to 2 hours ahead of enjoying.

Apple Cookies

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peanut butter swirl brownies

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