Best 4 Black Forest Bars Diabetic Recipes

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Preparing a delectable black forest bar while managing diabetes requires a careful selection of ingredients and a few adjustments to the traditional recipe. This article aims to guide you through the process of creating a diabetic-friendly black forest bar that retains the indulgent flavors and textures of the original while accommodating dietary restrictions. We will explore healthier alternatives to sugar, flour, and other high-glycemic ingredients, ensuring a delicious and guilt-free treat that fits into a balanced diabetic diet.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BLACK FOREST BARS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield about 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

Cooking spray
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup almond flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup cherry jam
3/4 cup dried cherries, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
1 1/2 ounces white chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on 2 sides; coat with cooking spray. Whisk the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, almond flour and salt in a medium bowl. Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the mixer speed to medium low; beat in the flour mixture until combined.
  • Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish in a thin layer with damp hands. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake until the chocolate layer is set, 25 to 30 minutes; let cool completely in the pan.
  • Meanwhile, combine the jam, dried cherries, lemon juice, cornstarch, almond extract and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the dried cherries soften and the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes. Spread over the chocolate layer and let cool completely.
  • Lift the bars out of the pan using the foil. Put the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring, until smooth; drizzle on the bars. Let stand until the chocolate sets, then cut into squares.

BLACK FOREST BARS



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Make and share this Black Forest Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Deb Wolf

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 38m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18 1/4 ounce) chocolate cake mix
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 eggs
2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
1 (12 ounce) cherry pastry filling (not pie filling)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine cake mix and cocoa.
  • Cut in butter until crumbly.
  • Add eggs and cherry juice; mix well.
  • Spread HALF in a greased 13 x 9" metal pan.
  • Drop pastry filling by small spoonfuls to within 1/2" of edges. Spread gently to cover chocolate mixture.
  • Drop remaining chocolate mixture by small spoonfuls and gently spread to cover filling. Make sure it touches the pan on all sides or it will shrink when it bakes.
  • Bake 25 - 28 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.9, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 20.2, Sodium 190.7, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 8.3, Protein 2

BLACK FOREST CAKE BARS



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Yummy! Store covered in the refrigerator.

Provided by TerryWilson

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 3h54m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray
1 (17.5 ounce) package double chocolate-chunk cookie mix
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 egg, at room temperature
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling, divided
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Stir cookie mix, oil, and egg together in a large bowl until a soft dough forms. Drop 3 heaping tablespoons of dough on an ungreased baking sheet 2 inches apart to make 3 cookies.
  • Bake cookies in the preheated oven until set, 12 to 13 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet, 2 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • Press remaining dough evenly into the bottom of the baking pan.
  • Measure 1 cup cherry pie filling into a small bowl and reserve for the topping; cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator.
  • Beat cream cheese, remaining cherry pie filling, and white sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until well-blended, about 2 minutes. Spread cream cheese mixture over dough.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
  • Spread whipped topping over cream cheese layer. Top with spoonfuls of the reserved pie filling. Crumble cookies into coarse crumbs and sprinkle on top. Chill until flavors blend, at least 1 hour. Cut into 20 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 33.9 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 147.1 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

BLACK FOREST BARS



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Please the whole crowd when you bake these luscious Black Forest Bars for your next party. COOL WHIP and chocolate curls top cherry-filled devil's food cake in this delectable Black Forest Bars recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 pkg. (2-layer size) devil's food cake mix
2 eggs, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 can (21 oz.) cherry pie filling
1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Spray with cooking spray.
  • Microwave 3 oz. semi-sweet chocolate in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 to 2 min. or until chocolate is completely melted when stirred. Add butter, cake mix and 1 egg. Beat with mixer until crumbly.
  • Reserve 3/4 cup crumb mixture for later use; press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 10 min.
  • Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and sugar in clean bowl with mixer until blended. Add remaining egg; mix well.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture over crust; cover with pie filling. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
  • Bake 35 min. or until center is set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 30 min. Meanwhile, make curls from remaining chocolate. (See tip.)
  • Cut dessert into 24 bars. Serve topped with the COOL WHIP and chocolate curls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 220 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 0.9119 g, Sugar 13 g, Protein 2 g

Tips:

  • Use sugar-free chocolate: This is the key to making these bars diabetic-friendly. You can find sugar-free chocolate chips or bars at most grocery stores.
  • Use a sugar-free sweetener: You can use any type of sugar-free sweetener that you like. Some popular options include stevia, erythritol, and xylitol.
  • Be careful not to overcook the bars: Overcooked bars will be dry and crumbly. Bake them just until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them: This will help them to hold their shape. You can also chill the bars in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight before cutting them.

Conclusion:

These black forest bars are a delicious and diabetic-friendly treat. They are made with a chocolate cookie crust, a creamy cheesecake filling, and a sweet cherry topping. They are perfect for any occasion, and they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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