Low Carb Protein Bars

Low Carb Protein Bars are soft, chewy and the perfect keto friendly after work-out or snack on-the-go. Grain free, sugar free and less than 5 minutes of prep time.

WHAT INGREDIENTS DO I NEED TO MAKE LOW CARB PROTEIN BARS?

1. Dry coarse base: flaked unsweetened coconut, chopped or sliced nuts
2. Sweetener – monk fruit sweetener (you can also use your favorite sugar free sweetener such as erythritol or Swerve if you prefer)
3. Protein powder – use your preferred brand
4. Liquid binder: oil, butter, egg, nut butter
   
5. Dry binder: almond flour, shredded coconut, protein powder
6. Fillers – add-ins for crunch, crispy texture or sweetness: seeds / chopped pecans, almonds, walnuts / pumpkin seeds / sesame seeds / sunflower seeds / hemp hearts / sugar free chocolate chips (optional)

HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY SUGAR FREE LOW CARB PROTEIN BARS:

1. Start by preheating your oven to 350 F. Line an 8 x 8 baking dish with parchment paper sling for easier removal. Set aside.

2. In a large pot, add the almond butter, coconut oil, monk fruit sweetener over medium heat, while stirring frequently until the monk fruit has dissolved. Remove pot from heat and allow mixture to cool down for 3 minutes.

3. Whisk in salt, cinnamon, salt, vanilla, and egg white.

4. Stir in protein powder, flaked coconut, sliced almonds, chopped pecans, sunflower seeds and hemp seeds until combined.

5. Transfer mixture into prepared pan while pressing down very firmly and flattening with a spatula until tight and compressed.

6. Bake in preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, until edges are slightly brown.

7. Remove pan from oven and allow to cool completely (I like to place the pan in the freezer so the bars set quicker). Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to transfer the uncut bars to a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut into even rectangles. Bars can be stored in an airtight container or resealable bags in the freezer for up to 3 months.

   

   ARE HOMEMADE PROTEIN BARS HEALTHY?

   Making your own homemade low carb protein bars means you can skip the store-bought stuff. Many of these bars have questionable ingredients with words you can’t even pronounce.

   That’s why I love how simple these homemade keto protein bars are to customize. You can pack them with a ton of wholesome & feel good ingredients. These chewy bars are healthier, more delicious and take no time at all to make!

HOW MANY CARBS IN LOW CARB PROTEIN BARS?

The nutritional info for 1 bar is:

• 319 calories
• 4g Net carbs = 9g Total Carbs = 5g Fiber
• 7g Protein
• 28g Fat

HELPFUL TIPS FOR SOFT AND CHEWY HOMEMADE LOW CARB PROTEIN BARS:

1. For easier removal: line the baking pan with parchment paper with a slight overhang
2. Try NOT to go overboard with your mix-ins, otherwise, the bars will crumble and fall apart
3. If granola bar mixture seems too dry, the trick is to add just enough warm water (1-2 teaspoons at a time) to the mixture to help the ingredients bind and stick.
4. Other ingredients that help granola bars bind well: egg, flax egg, coconut oil
5. Alternatively, if granola bar mixture seems too wet, experiment by adding some more almond flour or shredded coconut to help everything bind.
6. Another important step is to press the mixture down VERY tightly and firmly into the pan. Use a spatula or lay a piece of parchment paper over the mixture while pressing down very hard using your hands.
7. Chill the pan in the fridge or freezer prior to cutting into bars for a cleaner slice.

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Low Carb Protein Bars

Low Carb Protein Bars are soft, chewy and the perfect keto friendly after work or snack on-the-go. Grain free, sugar free and less than 5 minutes of prep time.

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword breakfast, keto, low carb, protein bars, snacks

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 16 bars

Calories 319 kcal

Author Kelly

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup drippy almond butter
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1/4 cup Lakanto golden monk fruit sweetener
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan sea salt
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 egg white
• 1 scoop your favorite Protein powder , (can also sub with 1 tablespoon almond flour if you prefer)
• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened flaked coconut
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 2 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup sunflower seeds

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Line an 8 x 8 baking dish with parchment paper sling for easier removal. Set aside.

   
   

2. In a large pot, add the almond butter, coconut oil and monk fruit sweetener over medium heat, while stirring frequently until the sweetener has dissolved. Remove pot from heat and allow mixture to cool down for 3 minutes.

   
   

3. Whisk in cinnamon, salt, vanilla and egg white. Stir in protein powder, flaked coconut, sliced almonds, chopped pecans, sunflower seeds and hemp seeds until combined.

   
   

4. Transfer mixture into prepared pan while pressing down very firmly and flattening with a spatula until tight and compressed.

   
   

5. Bake in preheated oven for 15-17 minutes, until edges are slightly brown.

   
   

6. Remove pan from oven and allow to cool completely (I like to place the pan in the freezer so the bars set quicker). Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to transfer the uncut bars to a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut into even rectangles. Bars can be stored in an airtight container or resealable bags in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Low Carb Protein Bars

Amount Per Serving (1 bar)

Calories 319 Calories from Fat 252

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 28g 43%

Total Carbohydrates 9g 3%

Dietary Fiber 5g 20%

Sugars 2g

Protein 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.