What can I offer with coffee rather than cakes and biscuits?

Home made cheese straws

Oooo- affogato definitely. Lovely.

I am diabetic, but quite well controlled. A treat thing I find is to have some savoury biscuits, some with poppy seeds or sesame seeds or crackers and put some smoked salmon on just before they come in and I either add a little lemon slice to put the juice over or a dash of mayonaisse

It sort of satisfies on various level. Quick to do, small individually, but fresh and easy to servc, you can offer some strips of celery with it too. Nothing much to do to make it or clear up afterwards

Crudités and low fat dips, crackers and cheese.

We were invited to some friends for coffee, it was about eleven o'clock in the morning and they had some little croissants that I'd never seem before, they were delicious with the coffee.

I'd listen to my friends, if they are having to restrict what they eat the best thing you can do is respect that.

Oatakes with avocado is lovely.

My husband (diabetic) loved celery sticks stuffed with a little peanut butter. I would put a few raisins on each one. I kept bags of raw veggies in fridge. Maybe these are not 'coffee' snacks but when very cold they are very refreshing!

Sausage rolls

Bread-sticks and dips ??

Given that people with diabetes have to be careful (not abstinent) can you buy tiny things which would still be a treat?

Or something like these which are delicious if you don't have a sweet tooth...

nairns.com/our-range/oat-biscuits/dark-chocolate-chip-oat-biscuits

maybe some posh crisps in bowls? so they can nibble at them.
cheese straws either bought or they are really easy to make
savoury biscuits you can get a box of assorted ones; places like Marks and Spencers have nice ones or Waitrose but Aldi has nice things too

My yoga class is held at someone’s house and the host kindly provides coffee and cake after the class . She also provide slices of fruit as an alternative.

Many people think limiting sugar is all a diabetic needs, when carbohydrates are similarly bad for them. Carbs change to sugar in the blood. Also many fruits are very sugary. So it is quite difficult to find something , of a treat , that will go with coffee.
For snacks I eat olives, nuts and cheese, with berries and sliced apple. Not an ideal combination with a cup of coffee. But if you cook teabagwoman there are numerous diabetic and low carb receipts on line. From a sponge cake ( coconut flour) date and pear brownies ( no sugar) to little fruit muffins.
Just take a minute to look and you will find something very acceptable treats. Goodluck

fruit salad and lower fat croissants ?

Nibbles.

Cheese, nuts, dried fruit. I spice and roast chickpeas. I also make baked cheese crisps for people who tolerate cheese.

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4QB6x9Hqhw9R8kHp0mpTTgJ/brionys-simple-1-ingredient-cheese-crisps

hungryhealthyhappy.com/roasted-chickpeas/

Thank you all for your help. Oreo, I tried asking but my friends, aware that I’ve had a lot of serious health problems overv the years, answered along the you don’t have to provide anything lines.

I like the idea of a smorgasbord, I’ll have to work on my food presentation skills though. Cariadagain , I’ve had a look at that FB group and asked to join. Hopefully other peoples pictures may help with my food presentation.

Dates, savoury nibbles/nuts, and fruit.

Picky plates.

There's an Facebook group called "Quick and healthy recipe ideas (by Hungry Healthy Happy)" and she shares how she feeds her family. There's a variety of savoury and sweet ideas - though I'd say she majors in the savoury ones.

She's after a healthy/quick/easy way of eating and hence her way of eating is very much "bits and pieces" and there's a lot of emphasis on her family individually helping themselves.

I agree Oreo. Perhaps provide alternatives for those with special dietary needs and those wanting treats.

Smorgasbord? Selection of cheeses, savoury type biscuits/oatcakes, selection of fruits.

You are being considerate indeed to take account of their needs.

I think the best course of action is to ask them what they’d like,
They may look forward to a little treat of cake or nice biscuits, it’s not happening every day at your place I assume?

Oatcakes? Nairn's do a nice variety which you could eat on their own or with toppings.

Bite size merengues with fruit.

Bruschetta? My favourite 😊