KETO GRANOLA BARS
(No-Bake, Gluten-Free, Low-Carb Snacks)
KEY INFO:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Servings: 12 bars
- Difficulty: Easy
- Dietary: Keto, Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
- 9×9 inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Food processor (or zip-top bag and rolling pin)
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
INGREDIENTS:
Base Mix:
- 2 cups mixed nuts (200g) – almonds, walnuts, pecans
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds (60g)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes (45g)
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed (14g)
Binding Mix:
- 1 cup natural peanut butter (250g)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (60ml)
- 3 tablespoons powdered erythritol (36g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-ins:
- 1/3 cup sugar-free chocolate chips (60g)
- 1 scoop collagen peptides (optional for protein)
METHOD:
- Line your 9×9 pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- Pulse nuts in food processor until coarsely chopped (or crush in bag with rolling pin).
- In large bowl, combine chopped nuts, seeds, coconut, and flaxseed.
- In microwave-safe bowl, melt coconut oil and peanut butter (30-second intervals).
- Stir sweetener, vanilla, and salt into warm peanut butter mixture.
- Pour wet ingredients over dry and mix thoroughly.
- Press mixture firmly into lined pan (use bottom of glass for even surface).
- Refrigerate for minimum 2 hours until completely firm.
CRUCIAL TIPS:
- Use natural peanut butter without added sugars.
- Press mixture very firmly – this ensures bars hold together.
- Store in refrigerator to maintain firmness.
- Cut when completely chilled for clean edges.
STORAGE:
- Refrigerator: Up to 2 weeks in airtight container
- Freezer: Up to 3 months, separated by parchment
COMMON MISTAKES:
- Not pressing mixture firmly enough
- Cutting before fully chilled
- Using sweetened nut butter
- Skipping the parchment paper
VARIATIONS:
- Swap peanut butter for almond or sunflower butter
- Add cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
- Drizzle with melted sugar-free chocolate
- Mix in sugar-free dried cranberries
NUTRITION:
- NET CARBS: 3g per bar
- PROTEIN: 8g per bar
- FAT: 18g per bar
These keto granola bars make perfect grab-and-go snacks or post-workout fuel. Keep them in your fridge for whenever hunger strikes!
