Low-sugar baking recipes

A modern take on a timeless classic, this victoria sponge recipe has plenty of fruity flavour without the sugar

This clever cheesecake uses crushed oatcakes and desiccated coconut for the base and naturally sweet pineapple for a lower-sugar dessert

Cut down on sugar and use xylitol as the sweetener for these biscuits. They're ideal for dunking in a cup of tea or coffee

It may taste indulgent, but this low-sugar fruity bake is sweetened with xylitol and topped with crunchy pecans

Replace sugar with xylitol and swap butter and oil for a puréed whole orange in this light and zesty cake, with ground almonds and polenta

A classic chocolate-orange flavour in a rich and squidgy dessert that's low in sugar but no less tasty!

Sweeten the filling for this low sugar dessert naturally with sultanas soaked in milk - use ready-to-roll pastry to save time

Sweetened with all-natural xylitol, this lighter lemon sponge cake has a dense, syrupy texture and keeps well for a few days

Crisp pastry, sweet raspberries and a nutty frangipane filling make this a lovely dinner party dessert or weekend treat. No one will guess it's low in sugar

Fill light choux pastry with a creamy vanilla custard and Greek yogurt filling then finish with fresh fruit for a lower-sugar afternoon tea treat

Grab a few of these energy-boosting healthy cookies for a quick breakfast, or offer as snacks to bridge the hunger gap before dinner. Enjoy with yogurt and fruit