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Diabetes-Friendly Coconut Cream Bars

ByHannah Peterson

Diabetes-Friendly Coconut Cream Bars

These light and creamy coconut cream bars are the perfect dessert when you want something sweet without blood sugar spikes. Made with low-carb ingredients and no refined sugar, they’re rich, satisfying, and easy to portion.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Low in net carbs
  • No refined sugar
  • Creamy texture = satisfying with smaller portions
  • Great for Type 2 diabetes & prediabetes

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1½ cups almond flour
  • ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 3 tbsp erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
  • ¼ cup melted butter or coconut oil
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Coconut Cream Filling

  • 1½ cups unsweetened coconut milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ⅓ cup erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder
    (use sparingly — keeps carbs lower per serving)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt

Topping

  • ¾ cup unsweetened whipped cream
  • 2 tbsp toasted unsweetened coconut flakes

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Crust

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix almond flour, coconut, sweetener, melted butter, and vanilla.
  3. Press firmly into a lined 8×8 baking dish.
  4. Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely.

Step 2: Prepare the Filling

  1. In a saucepan, heat coconut milk and cream over medium heat.
  2. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sweetener, cornstarch, and salt.
  3. Slowly whisk hot milk into egg mixture (temper the eggs).
  4. Return mixture to saucepan and cook until thickened.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

Step 3: Assemble

  1. Pour filling over cooled crust.
  2. Chill in refrigerator for 4 hours or until fully set.
  3. Top with whipped cream and toasted coconut before serving.

Serving Tips for Diabetics

  • Cut into small squares (1.5–2 inches)
  • Best enjoyed after a balanced meal
  • Pair with black coffee or unsweetened tea

Nutrition (per square)

  • Low net carbs
  • No added sugar
  • Moderate healthy fats
    (Exact values depend on sweetener used)

Managing diabetes doesn’t mean giving up dessert. With smart swaps and portion control, these coconut cream bars prove you can still enjoy creamy, comforting treats — guilt-free.

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