Bring the taste of a beloved childhood treat into your low carb day! These Low Carb Cherry Ripe Bars combine the sweetness of cherries and raspberries with the richness of dark chocolate for a nostalgic dessert that’s easy to make and diabetes-friendly.
Prep Time | 10 mins |
Cook Time | 30 mins |
Meal Type | Sweet Treat |
Servings | 12 squares |
Carbs | 7.5g |
Sugary treats should be occasional, but these bars contain 7.5g per serving, which is less than one and a half teaspoons of sugar. You shouldn't have more than 6 teaspoons of sugar a day.
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Key ingredients:
Cherries and raspberries:
Monkfruit sweetener:
85% dark chocolate:
A rich and decadent coating with minimal sugar and high in good fats.
Coconut:
Adds a chewy texture and a tropical vibe to every bite.
Cooking tips:
Low Carb Cherry Ripe Bar
Ingredients
- 2 cups coconut, desiccated
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- 3 tbsp monk fruit sweetener
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup cherries frozen and pitted
- â…“ cup raspberries frozen
- 200 g chocolate 85% dark
COOK MODE
Instructions
- Line a 20cm tin with baking paper.Â
- Blend the desiccated coconut, coconut oil, monk fruit and vanilla extract in a food processor until well combined.
- Add cherries and raspberries to the mixture and blend until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the prepared tin and place in the freezer for one hour. Once set, remove from the freezer and cut into 12 equal squares.
- Melt chocolate in the microwave on high. Remove and stir vigorously until smooth.
- Dip the squares one-by-one into the melted chocolate and place on a wire rack. Drizzle any remaining chocolate over the top then leave to set for 30 minutes.
- Once set, store the bars in the fridge in an airtight container.