This EASY, Sugar Free Keto Low Carb Granola Bars Recipe is only 7 simple ingredients and tastes like an Almond Joy! Kids or adults will LOVE these healthy granola bars!
PIN Sugar Free Keto Low Carb Granola Bars Recipe
Are kids back in school yet?
I think kids are back in school 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-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 OR like grain free low carb keto granola in BAR FORM, and it’s a switch up from the standard bowl of homemade keto low carb cereal for breakfast.
Straight up my internet friends, these seemingly-simple are loaded with THE GOODS:
- T-W-O kinds of roasty almonds to keep your taste buds TINGLIN’
- Golden-brown, toasty coconut flakes shimmying in between each almond CRUNCH
- Creamy swirls of almond butter because it always makes it BETTER
- Chocolate chips. ‘Cause, well, NO EXPLANATION NEEDED.
If you’re eyeing up the list of ingredients in this low sugar granola bar recipe, and thinking they sound suspiciously like the homemade paleo almond joy, crispy no bake almond joy bars and salted almond joy no bake bars, you’re RIGHT.
NO SHAME IN MY ALMOND JOY INSPIRED FOOD MAKING GAME.
Chocolate + chocolate + almond + coconut = yummy food vibes for your hungry, snackin’ mouth.
I also realized that I wrote chocolate twice. It happened without me even realizing it, so I left it because I feel like your brain related with mine in the sense that it’s basically always thinking about chocolate no matter what.
You know that Lindt commercial that asks if you dream in chocolate? I’m always just on my couch, drooling and yelling YES at my screen. <– You’re welcome for that mental picture.
Are granola bars healthy?
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.
Why are homemade granola bars healthier?
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!
A few other favorite healthy snack bars are healthy peanut butter oatmeal breakfast bars, a paleo protein bars recipe and homemade paleo protein bars. You know, if you want a little snack-time VARIETY. You could even start you day with some sugar free keto low carb breakfast bars!
What can I use instead of monkfruit?
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 OHSO 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.
AND giving you (or the kiddos!) the energy and happy-full-tummy-feels that you need to TACKLE the day.
Happy snacks. Happy you. Happy LIFE.
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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Sugar Free Keto Low Carb Granola Bars Recipe
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 8x8 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!
Notes
Nutrition
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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Renee says
Do you think I could sub some date paste for the monk fruit?
Taylor Kiser says
I really can’t tell you as recipes are only tested as written, and they are totally different ingredients. Sorry! Let me know if you try!
traci says
Whoa Taylor…I am sooo making these bars asap! Just pinned and I have all but monkfruit in my cabinet. Can’t wait…yummmmm!
Taylor Kiser says
I hope that you love them Traci!!
Marie says
This looks like the perfect snack or quick breakfast on the go! Love the combo of almonds, coconut, and chocolate chips.
Taylor Kiser says
It’s all my favorite flavors together! 🙂 Thanks Marie!
Pam Greer says
These sound incredibly delicious!! I am all about eating healthy and I am all about snacks, so these are perfect!
Taylor Kiser says
Then these were basically made for you Pam!
Brittany Audra @ Audra's Appetite says
Can’t get over that texture!!! 🙂 YUM.
Taylor Kiser says
Chewy yet crispy, just how I like granola bars!
Danielle says
I’ve never tried to make granola bars at home – this recipe makes it look easier and way tastier and healthier than store bought!
Taylor Kiser says
They are SO easy and so much better Danielle!
Tisha says
These are such a great idea! Perfect snack !!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you Tisha!
Joanne says
These granola bars look delicious, and they are keto too! That’s a plus for me. Have you tried Perfect Keto Nut Butter? Very good, and would taste yummy in these bars.
Taylor Kiser says
I have not! But that sounds tasty!
Ifeoma Udom says
Please advice on whether I can replace some other butter for the the almond butter? Also the mongfruit – can I replace it with dates or prunes?
Taylor Kiser says
You can use any nut butter you want, but you definitely can’t replace the monkfruit for those things as they are entirely different textures. Sorry!
Zoe says
Did you use powdered monk fruit sweetener? Or do you have a link to what you used as I’m having trouble finding it in Australia 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Nope! I used granular 🙂 The brand is Lakanto!
Melanie Kennedy says
Can you substitute some of the nuts or chocolate for other types of nuts or seeds? Like pepitas?
Taylor Kiser says
I really can’t tell you as recipes are only tested as written, I hope you understand! Let us know if you try!
Heidi says
Is your monkfruit a 1:1 with sugar? I’m planning on using a different sweetener but I’m not sure if my measurements should be the same as yours.
Taylor Kiser says
It SHOULD be! The package says so! Let us know what you try!
Liz says
These turned out great! I substituted some pepitas for some of the slivered almonds because I ran out.
Just wondering if anyone has tried freezing them? I live by myself and won’t go through them super quickly. Thanks!
Taylor Kiser says
I am so glad you liked them! Let’s see if anyone has tried!
Aneta says
Yes I have and they are still great!
Jo says
How many bars should I get from 8×8 pan?
Taylor Kiser says
12
Linda says
Are the bars small? I’m wondering if they would be a good breakfast if an 8×8 dish yields 12 bars?
Thanks.
Taylor Kiser says
They are quite small – definitely not big enough to be breakfast on their own!
Lora says
These were absolutely amazing! I couldn’t wait to get to a store to buy monk fruit so used the powdered Erythritol which I had…(found a conversion chart and needed 1/3 cup + 2 tsp) and they were the best I’ve ever tasted! Loved the toasty flavor in the coconut and almonds! Thanks for the recipe! Will never buy granola bars again!
Taylor Kiser says
Yay!!! I am so glad you loved them!! 🙂
Suzanne Sprague says
You call this granola bars, but there isn’t granola listed on the ingredients. Double.checking. Gonna try out this recipe.
Taylor Kiser says
It’s a no granola granola bar, as it’s low carb and granola isn’t low carb 🙂
Kyra says
Granola isn’t Keto so this is a substitute for it.
Lilian says
Coworker and I started Keto at the beginning of the month. These were DELICIOUS!! I did 1 1/2 Cups of slivered almonds and 1/2 cup of lightly salted peanuts. And chopped up a 85% cocoa dark chocolate bar. Texture is wonderful and a perfect mid morning snack.
Any idea how long they are good for stored in the fridge? I imagine you could freeze them? Any experience with that?
Thank you
Taylor Kiser says
Yay! So glad you like them! I think they would be good in the fridge for a week or so! I haven’t tried freezing them but I THINK it might work. My only thought is that they MIGHT get a little crumblier! Let me know if you try!
Katie says
They are the best I have ever made!!! Thank you!!!
Taylor Kiser says
YAY! So happy to hear that!
Robyn Atkins says
Can you clarify the serving size? In reference to carbs?
Taylor Kiser says
As it says, its for one bar 🙂
Tara Bird says
Per 1 bar, how many carbs? Fats? Proteins? Needed for keto calculations.
Taylor Kiser says
It’s all in the nutrition info under the recipe – that’s per bar.
Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says
This looks like the perfect pack it in your bag snack for kids and adults alike! I love that that they can be made ahead and are super portable! I am meal prepping these babies!
Taylor Kiser says
Wahoo! I hope that you love them Karen!
Monica says
Haha, school or no school, I am all over these! I absolutely love the flavor of Almond Joys and to have it in a healthy granola bar is like a dream come true 🙂 Forget the lunch boxes, these are all for mama!
Taylor Kiser says
Hahah YES!! No sharing!
Caitlyn Erhardt says
These look awesome! My son and I would love these for snacks!
Taylor Kiser says
I hope you try them Caitlyn!
Diana says
I didn’t think that you can make keto granola bars, that’s such a great idea to use almonds and coconut and I love the nutty texture!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you Diana! They do add awesome texture!
Valentina says
These sound delicious — it’s just a bonus that they’re healthy! Fantastic combination of ingredients. Hoping to try them very soon!
Taylor Kiser says
I hope that you love them! 🙂
Erin says
My favorite Keto grab-and-go snack is salted sunflower seeds mixed with sugar-free choc chips so I cannot wait to try this recipe! The “monk fruit” you’ ve called for in this recipe is actually a erythritol/monkfruit blend (Lakanto). Pure monkfruit is worth the cost, it would probably take 1/2 tsp of pure powdered monkfruit to be the equivalent sweetness here!
Taylor Kiser says
Good to know that! Thank you!
Siti Sarah Haji Ariffin says
Hi there
the recipe looks great. can i substitute the stevia chocolate chips with cacao nibs? will the measurement be the same? thanks
Taylor Kiser says
Sure! Just wont be as sweet
Shawn says
How about local honey instead of Monkfruit?Not really worried about Keto but something healtherier than the store bout stuff.
Taylor Kiser says
Honey is a different consistency than monkfruit so I can’t tell you for sure that it will work.
Kay says
Tastes amazing, I made the mistake of trying to cut them while warm and they started breaking up. I’m going to let them cool hopefully it will be easier to cut
Taylor Kiser says
Yes they definitely have to cool! Glad you like the taste though!
Teresa says
Absolutely delicious!!!!! I’m absolutely addicted to these!!! Thank you so much!!!!
Taylor Kiser says
YAY! So glad to hear that! Thanks for letting me know!
Lynn West says
I made these and they are FANTASTIC ! The only problem I had was that they were crumbly. Maybe I didn’t pack them into the pan tight enough? Even though I was ruthless about it. I wondered about taking what I have out of the pan, breaking it all up again and adding melted coco butter. That way when they cooled again the coco butter might harden them up and hold them together. And come on, coco butter… hello yum? Sorry for the long post but I wanted your opinion. Thanks!
Taylor Kiser says
Most likely from not packing them in! They are a little bit crumbly, but they should mostly hold together!
You could try it! I mean, I am sure it will be delish! I just worry that the cocoa butter will make it TOO hard, you know??
CJ says
Press them down again with a spatul after you take them out the oven
Nicole says
OMG!!! These are sooo delicious ?
Our new favorite desert!!
Thanks
Taylor Kiser says
Yay! So glad to hear this!
Cheryl Reed says
They look delicious, PLEASE provide the net carb count, or carb and fiber counts.
Taylor Kiser says
I have them – right under the recipe.
Luciana Gates says
It is not there!
Taylor Kiser says
What is not there?
CJ says
So is it 1 cup of whole almonds, then chop them, or chop up whole almonds and then measure out a cup? Because a cup of whole almonds chopped will only make about 1/2 cup of chopped almonds
Taylor Kiser says
It is one cup measured chopped
Karen says
I was wondering the same thing – and your answer confuses me…is it one cup CHOPPED almonds then? NOT one cup whole chopped up? Thanks!
Taylor Kiser says
yes!! Measure them CHOPPED!
CJ says
Can I eliminate the chocolate chips? I don’t know why people have to ruin perfectly good cookies or bars by putting chocolate chips in them.
Taylor Kiser says
Yes you can if you’d like
Loretta says
I made these granola bars and was totally pleased. My husband & I are on a low fat, low carb diet to lose 25 to 30 pounds. I’m always looking for snacks to make. So, when I found this recipe I tried it and have been making them ever since.
Taylor Kiser says
I am so glad you like them!
Dawn says
Is there anything I can substitute for the coconut flakes?
Taylor Kiser says
You can PROBABLY leave them out 🙂 I just can’t guarantee as I haven’t tried!
Maria says
Can I substitute butter for the coconut oil?
Taylor Kiser says
No sorry, they need the coconut oil to get hard!
Sharon says
These sound delicious. With the Monk Fruit can I use Raw Earth Stevia & Monk Fruit Sweetener (it’s a combination and all I can find in the local supermarket). Also I cannot find Stevia sweetened chocolate chips – is there a substitute I can use??
Taylor Kiser says
PROBABLY – but i haven’t tried that product before so I really can’t promise that it will taste the same! Let us know if you try!
You can use regular chocolate chips!
Lori Coffee Rogers says
Very good! I found a granola bar mold at Lidl on sale $3.50. It worked great with these making them even easier. Thanks for the recipe. Saved it and will make more.
Taylor Kiser says
What an awesome find!! So glad you like them!
Sharon Lavallee says
Your Print button does not work. I just printed from another site, and it was fine but not for this recipe anyway. Thought I’d let you know.
Thank you
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks! did you use the one on the recipe card or the one at the very top of the page?
Jody says
Maybe add another egg to help with them breaking up when they’re cut? Has anyone tried this?
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.
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!