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

Personally I love the Cornish Cruncher cheese biscuits (not biscuits for cheese) from M&S. There aren’t nearly enough in a packet, though!

Sorry Basgetti, I seem to be having a confused morning.

I didn’t say nice coffee?

It depends what you mean by a ‘nice coffee’ Basgetti. What did you have in mind?

Do you need to offer anything?
Can’t “come for a coffee” mean just that?

How about a nice fruit platter?

Baggs*. But one biscuit leads to two and before you know it you have eaten the packet. Best not to start 😀

Um.... but diabetics don't have to avoid all carbs, do they? A biscuit as a very occasional treat such as a coffee meet-up with friends is not really going to do them any harm, is it?

Norah I use a lot of coconut or almond flour as a substitute for wheat.

Could you try some French, Italian, or German confectionary?

JamesandJon33

Home made cheese straws sound wonderful, but they are made with pastry…a no no for a diabetic …sadly

Would almond flour substitute for wheat flour?

I often make biscuits using almond flour.

jamesandJon33 thank you for your reply. I’d be very interested in trying out your recipe for the brownies.

It has been enlightening to read how different people are not suited to every food seen as suitable for others.

jamesandjon33 absolutely spot on.

I love those little trays of cream cheese bites with a topping - Apetina? - but perhaps they’re only available around Christmas. Nice with some posh crackers! Sorry I don’t know if they’re unsuitable for diabetics.

PaperMonster2* I think that proves a real point about diabetes. Different foods affect people differently. Which is why we test our blood sugar.

cc hummus is worse for my blood sugars than chocolate! I love hummus but can’t eat it now. I find eclairs don’t adversely affect my blood sugars.

Lollin As you might imagine it is difficult. Lidl do a low carb bread, so perhaps thin toasted slices of that, with smoked salmon and cream cheese or cheesy dips. Hummus too. Warm slices of frittata, cold meats.Hard boiled eggs. Crudities are also good with dips. I have a lovely recipe for low carb chocolate and pear brownies which would cover for the cake option.
Berries and Greek yogurt. Low sugar jelly with sliced peaches and cream.

I’ve been wanting to host coffee morning/afternoon at mine as an alternative to lunch in the noisy cafes for some time and so am very interested as my group are all having to watch their choices. teabag I’d be very interested to hear how it goes.
jamesandjon33 what would you like to see at a casual gathering for tea/coffee? I’d really like to know what you’d enjoy as options.

Well done teabagwoman for even thinking of your friend. I have been invited to many a gathering where there has been nothing for me to eat. Endless sausage rolls, pizza slices, cakes and sandwiches.

MollyNew

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

For some reason I always remember that The late Queen's husband's favourite biscuit was oatcake.

Those can be nice spread with Seriously Strong cheese spread, maybe with a bit of tomato to add a dash of colour.

Would it be in order for them to bring a little something for themselves, the first time, and then you would see what each of them could take?
Would love to hear how you get on.

You are a good friend too - have a lovely time with your friends …

Why not invite them to lunch then you have more scope ? You don’t have to go mad, keep it simple, soup and nice bread, salmon salad, jacket potato.
Fresh fruit salad after.

Win. Most of your suggestions are no good for diabetics. Chocolate, wafer biscuits stuffed dates are no nos.

Apple pie from Asda. Not too sweet. Dont know how your diabetic friends would take it but it is delicious.