25 Chocolate Recipes You Won’t Believe Are Diabetic-Friendly

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25 Chocolate Recipes You Won’t Believe Are Diabetic-Friendly1/25 Yummy Chocolate Cake 58 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I are trying to eat lighter but still crave sweets. This moist, healthy chocolate cake really helps with that. With the rich frosting, it makes a decadent treat! —LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma Want more diabetic-friendly recipes? Sign up for our free newsletter, Balanced Plate: Thriving with Diabetes. 2/25 Chipotle Crackle Cookies 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chipotle Crackle Cookies Recipe photo

so I bake them for their birthdays

by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I usually bake these special cookies for the holidays, but my family loves them so I bake them for their birthdays. The addition of ground chipotle chile pepper gives these cookies a little zing. The dough may be sticky, so I dip my hands in confectioners’ sugar for easier handling. —Gloria Bradley, Naperville, Illinois Oh also, calling all chocoholics! From cakes and brownies to pies and cookies, these top-rated chocolate recipes are sure to satisfy. 3/25 Black Bean Brownies 31 Reviews Test

Who would have thought black bean brownies would be so amazing?

Kitchen Approved Julia Hartbeck for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’d never guess these rich, velvety chocolate treats contain a can of black beans. Who would have thought black bean brownies would be so amazing? —Kathy Hewitt, Cranston, Rhode Island 4/25 Chocolate Macaroon Cupcakes 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 50 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A delightful coconut and ricotta cheese filling is hidden inside these chocolate cupcakes. —Dolores Skrout, Summerhill, Pennsylvania 5/25 Chocolate

You’ll fall in love with this sweet treat

and Raspberry Cheesecake 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll fall in love with this sweet treat. Each silky slice is topped with juicy raspberries. Yes, you can have cheesecake without breaking the calorie budget. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 6/25 Ribbon Pudding Pie 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ribbon Pudding Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cool, smooth and creamy, this pretty pie is a slice of heaven

for people with diabetes and anyone who likes an easy yet impressive dessert

for people with diabetes and anyone who likes an easy yet impressive dessert. The lovely pudding layers feature a yummy combination of vanilla, chocolate and butterscotch. —Doris Morgan, Verona, Mississippi 7/25 Sugar-Free Chocolate Fudge 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sugar-Free Chocolate Fudge Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 64 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m borderline diabetic, but this sugar-free fudge made with sugar substitute appeases my sweet tooth. —Kaye Hartley, Jacksonville, Florida 8/25 Devil’s Food Snack Cake 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Devil’s Food Snack Cake Recipe photo

by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 24 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and his friends request this cake for camping trips because it’s easy to transport. That makes it great for taking to potlucks and other events too, as there’s no frosting involved. —Julie Danler, Bel Aire, Kansas 9/25 Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Cookies Test Kitchen Approved Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I can’t consume gluten, so I’ve transformed my favorite recipes

to fit my diet

to fit my diet. I came up with these cakelike cookies, and no one ever guesses they’re gluten free. —Becki DiMercurio, Martinez, California 10/25 No-Guilt Brownies 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 16 brownies Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Yes, you can watch your diet and enjoy treats, too! These healthy brownies are the perfect cure for a serious chocolate craving. —Rita Ross, Delta, Ohio 11/25 Super Spud Brownies 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These moist and cakelike brownies came

from my mom’s old cookbook

from my mom’s old cookbook. Mashed potatoes may seem like an unusual ingredient, but they work beautifully—this recipe took first place at a local festival. —Marlene Gerer, Denton, Montana 12/25 Copycat Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies Test Kitchen Approved Copycat Cosmic Brownies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 12 brownies Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Take a nostalgic trip to the past with these copycat Cosmic Brownies. Chocolate-dense brownies are covered in a chocolate glaze and finished with festive sprinkles! —Emily Parulski, Saint Francis, Wisconsin 13/25 Chocolate-Dipped Phyllo Sticks 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

Try these crunchy treats

Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 20 sticks Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Looking for a little something special to share with friends or family? Try these crunchy treats. They’re wonderful with coffee or a glass of milk. —Peggy Woodward, Shullsburg, Wisconsin 14/25 Chocolate-Topped Strawberry Cheesecake 16 Reviews Chocolate-Topped Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Creamy and airy, this gorgeous dessert is the perfect special something for a summer dinner party. I love the mix of smooth strawberry cheesecake and

crumbly chocolate crust—and how elegant it looks on the table

crumbly chocolate crust—and how elegant it looks on the table. —Kathy Berger, Dry Ridge, Kentucky 15/25 Frozen Chocolate Monkey Treats 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone needs a fun, friendly way for kids to play with food. These rich bites are nutty and yummy. Just coat bananas in chocolate and dip them into peanuts, sprinkles or coconut. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin 16/25 Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies 17 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45

—Heidi Johnson, Worland, Wyoming 17/25

min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a chocolate lover, and this treat has satisfied my cravings many times. No one guesses the brownies are light because their chewy texture and rich chocolate taste can’t be beat. —Heidi Johnson, Worland, Wyoming 17/25 Chocolate-Hazelnut Banana Crepes 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate-Hazelnut Banana Crepes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here is a simple and delicious treat featuring a thin, tender crepe stuffed with a creamy chocolate-hazelnut spread and bananas lightly sauteed

in brown sugar and butter

in brown sugar and butter. It tastes elegant but takes so little effort. —Cathy Hall, Lyndhurst, Virginia 18/25 Chocolate Crinkle Cookies 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings about 3-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I baked these moist, fudgy cookies for the first time, my three preschool children went wild over them! But I like them because they’re lower in fat and easy to mix and bake. —Maria Groff, Ephrata, Pennsylvania 19/25 Banana Chocolate Cake 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 12

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This light-as-air chocolate cake has a yummy banana flavor. It’s scrumptious as is, but you can also dress it up with nuts or light frostings. —Tina Bellows, Racine, Wisconsin 20/25 Chocolate-Coconut Angel Cupcakes 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate-Coconut Angel Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My guests are never satisfied with just one of these, but that’s OK because they are so light. The meringue-like tops make them different, and the chocolate and coconut

make them memorable

make them memorable. —Bernice Janowski, Stevens Point, Wisconsin 21/25 Candy Cane Chocolate Loaves 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 3 loaves (12 pieces each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I had a bunch of leftover candy canes after the holidays, I was inspired to use them up by adding them to a chocolate bread. Coffee and cocoa intensify the flavor. —Shelly Platten, Amherst, Wisconsin 22/25 Chocolate Hazelnut Soy Pops 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 8 pops Go to

I usually top it with M&M’s

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love Nutella, and I’m always looking for ways to use it. These pops are a great way to stay cool in the summer, but also make a cozy treat in the winter. —Bonita Suter, Lawrence, Michigan 23/25 Chocolate Pudding 132 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Homemade Chocolate Pudding Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This delightful pudding is always a treat and easy to whip up with pantry staples. I usually top it with M&M’s. My husband prefers whipped topping, and

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