The Best Peppermint Bark Bar

Peppermint Bark Bar that’s Diabetes and Gestational Diabetes Friendly

This blood-sugar-friendly peppermint bark bar is perfect for the holidays or anytime you’re craving a healthy treat. It combines high-fiber cereal, natural peanut butter, dark chocolate, and a hint of peppermint for a delightful, balanced snack.

Ginger Cochran, MS, RDN,CDCES,CEP-ACSM

Peppermint Bark Bars

These Peppermint Bars are not only festive but also packed with fiber and healthy fats to help stabilize blood sugar levels. Perfect for sharing—or savoring all to yourself!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 day d

Servings: 6

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup High Fiber Cereal from Trader Joe’s or Fiber One
• 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp natural peanut butter or Trader Joe’s Honey Peanut Butter
• 3 tbsp dark chocolate chips use 100% dark chocolate, allulose-sweetened chips, or Lily’s chips for a lower-sugar option
• 2 tsp coconut butter
• 1 tbsp peppermint white chocolate chips from Trader Joe’s, crushed into small pieces

Equipment

• 1 4×4 dish

Method

 

1. Prepare the Base:
2. In a mixing bowl, smash 1 cup of high-fiber cereal.
3. Add 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp peanut butter and mix until well combined.
4. Press the mixture into an even layer in an 8×8-inch dish.
5. Make the Chocolate Topping:
6. Melt 3 tbsp of dark chocolate chips with 2 tsp of coconut butter.
7. Use a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 15-second intervals, stirring in between, or melt over low heat on the stove.
8. Stir until smooth.
9. Add the Peppermint Touch:
10. Pour the melted chocolate mixture evenly over the cereal and peanut butter base.
11. Sprinkle the crushed peppermint white chocolate chips on top.
12. Set and Serve:
13. Place the dish in the freezer for 1–2 hours until firm.
14. Cut into 6 bars and enjoy!
15. Tips:
16. Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
17. Customize with additional toppings like crushed nuts or unsweetened coconut flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 6servings

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Peppermint Bark Bars

Ingredients:

• 1 cup High Fiber Cereal (from Trader Joe’s)
• 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp natural peanut butter or Trader Joe’s Honey Peanut Butter
• 3 tbsp dark chocolate chips (use 100% dark chocolate, allulose-sweetened chips, or Lily’s chips for a low-sugar option)
• 2 tsp coconut butter
• 1 tbsp peppermint white chocolate chips (from Trader Joe’s), crushed into small pieces

Instructions:

1. Create the Base Layer:
   • Smash 1 cup of high-fiber cereal in a mixing bowl.
   • Mix in 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp peanut butter until well combined.
   • Press the mixture firmly into an 8×8-inch dish to form an even layer.
2. Prepare the Chocolate Topping:
   • Melt 3 tbsp dark chocolate chips with 2 tsp coconut butter.
   • Use a microwave (heat in 15-second intervals, stirring in between) or a saucepan over low heat until smooth.
   • Spread the melted chocolate mixture evenly over the cereal-peanut butter layer.
3. Add the Peppermint Bark Flair:
   • Sprinkle crushed peppermint white chocolate chips over the chocolate layer to give it the classic peppermint bark look and flavor.
4. Set the Bars:
   • Freeze the dish for 1–2 hours or until the bars are firm.
   • Cut into 6 bars and serve.

Storage and Serving Tips:

• Store your Peppermint Bark Bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
• Enjoy them as a festive holiday treat or a satisfying snack any time of year!

These Peppermint Bark Bars offer the nostalgic flavor of traditional peppermint bark with added benefits like fiber and healthy fats to help support stable blood sugar levels. Make them part of your healthy holiday menu!