EASY, healthy Sugar Free Keto Low Carb Granola Bars have only 7 ingredients and tastes like an Almond Joy! Kids and adults will LOVE them!
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Are kids back in school yet?
I’m not sure and I’ve been googling for 12,000 years (read: 5 seconds) to figure out if I could make a case for you packing these sugar free granola bars in their lunch yet.
But, Mr. Google is actually letting me down for once in my life. COULD NOT GET AN ANSWER.
So, Imma ask Y-O-U. Are they?
Regardless of the school-or-zoom-status of your kiddos, you are going to love the CRISP. THE CRUNCH. THE SWEET AND NUTTY AND CHOCOLATEY status of life that eating a keto granola bar is going to put you in.
It’s like healthy chewy granola bars in low carb form, because there are so many carbs in oatmeal!, OR like grain free low carb keto granola in BAR FORM!
Straight up my internet friends, these seemingly-simple are loaded with THE GOODS.
Why you will LOVE these granola bars
I don’t know about you, but in my house, we’re all about the snacks. No matter how healthy, filling and delicious meals can be, I love snacking in between to curb my cravings and keep my energy up. Also, snacking is FUN and today’s keto friendly granola bars are just that. And I say that if we can make keto friendly dishes like whole30 keto low carb instant pot chili and keto beef and broccoli, we can TOTALLY make keto snacks too! These granola bars are perfectly sweet, loaded with healthy fats and a good amount of protein to keep your body full and energized, AND they are low in carbs. It’s the perfect snack for anytime of day and even picky eaters will enjoy them!
Ingredients
To make this easy peasy and totally DELICIOUS keto granola bar recipe, you’ll be surprised by how many of the ingredients may already be laying around in your pantry. This recipe uses simple, healthy ingredients and transforms them into the perfect snack. Here’s what you will need:
- Raw almonds
- Slivered almonds
- Unsweetened Coconut Flakes
- Large Egg
- Monk Fruit
- Almond butter
- Coconut Oil
- Sea Salt
- Stevia Sweetened Chocolate Chips (or dairy free if needed)
How to make Keto Granola Bars
Prepare
Turn on the oven and allow it to preheat while you work. Line your pan with a generous amount of parchment paper and set aside.
Toast
On 3 separate pans, spread out the chopped almonds, slivered almonds, and coconut flakes. Pop them in the oven and cook until each is lightly golden brown and smells nutty. Pull the pans from the oven, let everything cool completely, and reduce the oven heat a bit.
Whisk
Place the monk fruit and egg in a large bowl and whisk them until smooth. In a small, microwave safe bowl, melt the almond butter and coconut oil together. Whisk in the egg and sweetener mixture until everything is well incorporated.
Stir
Add in the coconut flakes, salt and nuts and stir until well combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
Bake
Press the mixture into your prepared pan. Press very firmly, as the tighter you pack it, the better these keto granola bars will hold together! Bake until the top just feels set, then remove from the oven and let them cool completely.
Serve
Slice the granola bars and DEVOUR!
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How to store
Are you sold yet on these easy keto granola bars? They are easy to make, easier to eat, and super simple to store too! I recommend storing these bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
How to Freeze
These bars also freeze really well and make for the perfect grab and go breakfast or snack anytime of day! You’ll want to wrap them all individually, then place the wrapped bars in a ziploc style freezer bag. Store keto bars in the freezer for up to 2 months!
How to Reheat
I recommend simply thawing these bars on the counter until they reach room temperature before enjoying them. If you microwave them, they may get too crumbly!
Granola Bars FAQ
While not ALL granola bars are Keto friendly, in this case, they most definitely ARE! Devour as many of these keto bars as you want- you won’t be disappointed!
Typically, granola bars from the store are loaded with sugar and other not-so-good for you ingredients, which makes them “unhealthy.” Of course, I never will tell you to not eat something EVER, but it’s a much better choice to just make ‘em yourself! Like THIS sugar free keto low carb granola bars recipe! 7 simple, pantry-essential kinda ingredients so they basically MAKE THEMSELVES. That’s an exaggeration though. Don’t get too excited. I’m not MAGIC.
Homemade granola bars are better for you because you get to control what you put in them. You don’t need to put a bunch of preservatives like the store bought version does, so you can use simple, real ingredients! You can also pick different ingredients that are higher in protein (like nuts!) to make your granola bars more filling and nutritious!
You can use your favorite sugar free sweetener OR even sugar or coconut sugar to make this healthy granola bar recipe. As long as it’s not a liquid sweetener (like honey or agave) you should be A-OK! One of the most beautiful things about munching on a SIMPLE BUT OH SO YUMMY, crunch-a-rific bliss bar is that they are JUST as blissful if you keep them in the fridge OR if you’re a busy-living-your-life kinda person who has to take ‘em on the go. Whatever your life situation, these little granola bars are gonna be there RIGHT WITH YOU, cheering you on.
Other Recipes You Might Like:
Sugar Free Keto Low Carb Lemon Bars
Low Carb Gluten Free Graham Crackers with Almond Flour
Low Carb Sugar Free Keto Blueberry Muffins with Almond Flour
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Ingredients
- 1 Cup Raw almonds, Chopped (140g)
- 1 Cup Slivered almonds (85g)
- 1 Cup Unsweetened coconut flakes, tightly packed (65g)
- 1 Large egg
- 4 Tbsp Monkfruit
- 2 Tbsp Almond butter
- 1 Tbsp Coconut oil
- 3/4 tsp Sea salt
- 1/4 Cup Stevia sweetened chocolate chips (or dairy free)
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 375 degrees and line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving some hanging over the sides to use as a handle later on.
- Place the chopped almonds, slivered almonds and coconut flakes on 3 separate small baking sheets. Bake until golden brown and toasted. The coconut will only take 2-4 minutes, the slivered almonds about 3-5 minutes and the chopped almonds about 7-12 minutes. Let cool completely. Additionally, reduce the oven temperature to 350.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the egg and monkfruit.
- In a separate small, microwave-safe bowl, melt the almond butter and coconut oil until smooth, about 30 seconds. Whisk into the egg mixture until well combined.
- Add in all the nuts, coconut and salt and stir until well combined. Finally, stir in the chocolate chips.
- Press VERY firmly into the prepared pan. I like to hold a little piece of parchment paper to make this easier. Put some muscle into it because you need to pack these in so they hold together.
- Bake until the top just feels set, about 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Let cool COMPLETELY to room temperature in the pan.
- Once cool, slice and DEVOUR!
Tips & Notes:
Nutrition Info:
Recipes written and produced on Food Faith Fitness are for informational purposes only.
FOR THIS RECIPE, I RECOMMEND:
Weight Watchers Points Per Serving: Freestyle SmartPoints: 7 Points+: 6. Old Points: 5
(per 1 bar)
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Jody says
Maybe add another egg to help with them breaking up when they’re cut? Has anyone tried this?
Pam says
I did not have a problem with them breaking up. I think you really have to press them in the pan to prevent that. Really, really press down hard.
Adriana says
These were A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!
I substituted 1/4 cup chopped pecans for half of the chopped almonds and used the large flat Let’s Do Organic coconut flakes and loved them!
Am thinking of an Orange Almond Pecan granola version next.
Taylor Kiser says
YAY!! So glad you like!
Marie Myers says
I love these for a mid morning snack at work.
I actually use a Pampered Chef silicone bar mold that has 12 individual cavities and they pop right out when they are cool.
Taylor Kiser says
Okay genius!!!! Glad you like!
Leigh-Anne says
That’s what I’m using too. The bar pan is perfect.
Ingrid Wallis says
Delicious and very satisfying!!!!! Thank you 🙂
I used 2 medium eggs and peanut butter. Will definitely make again. 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed these Ingrid!
Lori says
These are amazing!!! I’m not a chocolate fan so let them out. I can’t thank you enough for this recipe. I feel like I’m getting a real treat.
Taylor Kiser says
Yay! So glad!
Levi Fuaga says
Does it have to be a Large egg or can I use a regular Grade A egg?
Taylor Kiser says
Thats fine!
Loul says
Hi there, tried your recipe and love it so thank you so much! I want to try to experiment with other nuts but I’m wondering if the coconut flakes are essential for holding the bars together or if it could simply be replaced by some sort of nuts or seeds or nut butter. Any suggestions on that matter ?
Taylor Kiser says
Hmmm! I THINK you could replace them with nuts but I am not 100% sure since I haven’t tried!
Vika B. says
Hi,
Can I use honey instead of Monkfruit?
Taylor Kiser says
I really can’t tell you as recipes are only tested as written. Sorry! Let me know if you try!
pam says
In the article, it says not to use a liquid sweetener for this recipe.
Stacie says
I don’t like coconut. Is there anything I could substitute?
Taylor Kiser says
I can’t tell you because recipes are only tested as written. Sorry.
Pam says
I made these and they were so perfect! I have been looking for a low carb, not too sweet, bar and this is it. Sometimes I just want a quick snack, but most bars are excessively sweet to me. These are not. I used Splenda because that’s what I had on hand. So good with coffee or tea!
Taylor Kiser says
So glad you loved these! Thanks for the feedback Pam!
KATHY N says
I do not like coconut flakes. What would be a good substitute while still maintaining the “body” of the bar?
Taylor Kiser says
Hi Kathy! I can’t tell you because recipes are only tested as written, sorry!