I am not for certain if stevia is considered an artificial sweetener, but I have heard from several sources that it is supposedly a natural sweetener. However, I do not know this for sure. That is definitely a question that I will ask my doctor the next time I go.
So lets get to the natural diabetic dessert recipes without artificial sweeteners. My favorite recipe that has worked for my particular case of diabetes over the years is a baked apple recipe with a slight sprinkle of cinnamon. The reason I know this is I check my blood sugar before and after. I also asked my doctor about it and was told that granny smith apples were right for me. Anyways, the recipe uses natural apples and no artificial sweeteners like splenda or sweet n low. I just chop the apple up into pieces and then put them in a small pot on the stove to simmer. Once the texture is soft and to my liking, they are done. That is really all it takes to satisfy my taste buds. I then add a small amount of cinnamon and I am happy.