Diabetic-Friendly Raisin Cake Bars
✅ Why This Version Works
- No added sugar
- Uses almond flour (low carb, high fiber)
- Controlled portion size
- Naturally sweet from raisins (used moderately)
🛒 Ingredients (Makes 12 bars)
- 1 cup almond flour
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- Pinch salt
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil or avocado oil
- ⅓ cup monk fruit or erythritol sweetener
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup raisins (chopped to distribute sweetness)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, mix almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, applesauce, oil, sweetener, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients. Fold in chopped raisins.
- Spread evenly in pan.
- Bake 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before slicing into 12 bars.
📊 Estimated Nutrition (Per Bar)
- Calories: ~140
- Net Carbs: ~5–7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- No added sugar
(Exact carbs depend on brand of sweetener and raisins.)
🔎 Portion Tip for Diabetes
Raisins are concentrated natural sugar, so:
- Keep to 1 bar per serving
- Pair with protein (like Greek yogurt or nuts) to reduce glucose spike
