Homemade No-Bake Keto Protein Bars
The perfect high-protein, low-carb snack ready in minutes
KEY INFO
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 12 bars
- Difficulty: Easy
- Diet: Keto, Low-carb, Gluten-free, Sugar-free
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Parchment paper
- 8×8 inch baking pan
- Pizza cutter or sharp knife
- Microwave (if adding chocolate coating)
INGREDIENTS
Base
- 1½ cups (150g) whey protein isolate
- 1 cup (240g) natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
- ½ cup (56g) almond flour
- ¼ cup (48g) powdered erythritol
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2-4 tbsp water (as needed)
Optional Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup (170g) sugar-free dark chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
METHOD
- Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, combine protein powder, almond flour, erythritol, and salt.
- Add peanut butter and vanilla extract. Mix until crumbly.
- Gradually add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until mixture forms a thick dough.
- Press mixture firmly into prepared pan.
- Chill for 30 minutes until firm.
For chocolate coating (if using):
- Microwave chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals
- Stir until smooth
- Pour over chilled bars
- Return to fridge for 15 minutes
- Cut into 12 equal bars using a pizza cutter.
CRUCIAL TIPS
- Don’t add too much water – mixture should be firm, not sticky
- Use room temperature nut butter for easier mixing
- Press mixture very firmly into pan for bars that hold together
- Store in refrigerator for best texture
STORAGE & VARIATIONS
Storage
- Refrigerator: Up to 1 week in an airtight container
- Freezer: Up to 3 months
Common Mistakes
- Adding too much liquid
- Not chilling long enough
- Using warm nut butter
Variations
- Chocolate Chip: Add ¼ cup sugar-free chocolate chips to mixture
- Cookie Dough: Use vanilla protein and add sugar-free cookie pieces
- Coconut: Add ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
NUTRITIONAL INFO (per bar)
- Calories: 185
- Protein: 15g
- Fat: 12g
- Net Carbs: 3g
Recipe tested and perfected through multiple iterations to ensure perfect texture and taste while maintaining keto macros.
