Diabetic Chocolate Crunch Bars (Low Sugar)
Servings: 12 bars
Approx. net carbs: 3–5g per bar (depends on cereal used)
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar-free dark chocolate chips (stevia or monk fruit sweetened)
- 2 tbsp natural peanut butter or almond butter (no added sugar)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1½ cups high-protein cereal or unsweetened puffed brown rice
(For lower carb: use crushed pork rinds or keto cereal) - 2 tbsp chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper.
- Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together (microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring).
- Stir in peanut/almond butter, vanilla, and salt.
- Fold in cereal and nuts until evenly coated.
- Press mixture firmly into prepared pan.
- Refrigerate 1–2 hours until firm.
- Cut into 12 bars.
🩺 Blood Sugar Tips
- Choose chocolate sweetened with monk fruit or stevia (maltitol can spike some people).
- Keep portion controlled (1 bar).
- Pair with a protein snack if needed for better glucose balance.
