Are you missing granola bars? I have just the recipe for you! These keto granola bars with chocolate chips are packed full of healthy, filling seeds and nuts with some extra yummy ingredients. They are crunchy, easy to make and good! Oh, and yes, they are gluten free too!
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Keto Granola Bars With Chocolate Chips
These keto granola bars are great for a pre or post workout snack, a grab-and-go keto friendly hunger buster or even an easy breakfast! I absolutely love to keep snacks like this on hand to prevent those hunger cravings from taking over.
These keto granola bars are great because, unlike the typical mass produced granola bars that we are used to, you are going to know exactly what is in them! No more trying to guess how to pronounce the ingredients in your food. And they are significantly less expensive than store bought keto friendly bars.
Can You Eat Granola Bars on Keto?
Typical granola bars are full of grains, sugar, and other high carb, unhealthy products. These keto granola bars with chocolate chips are not the same. They are perfectly fine to fit into your keto diet.
Is There a Healthy Granola Bar Alternative?
Yes! This keto granola bar recipe with chocolate chips makes a great alternative to the typical granola bar. Again, they are great for a low carb snack that won’t throw you off of your goals.
Who doesn’t love to have a healthy grab and go snack available to enjoy when you are trying to meet dietary goals?
What is Needed to Make Keto Granola Bars?
In order to put these low carb granola bars with chocolate chips together, you need the following:
- Ingredients listed in the recipe
- 9×9 Baking Dish
- Parchment paper
- Medium Size Mixing Bowl
- Mixing Spatula
How to Make Keto Granola Bars With Chocolate Chips
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9×9 baking dish with parchment paper.
Combine all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl, and stir until well blended.
Press the mixture into the bottom of the parchment lined baking dish.
Bake for 15 minutes. Let the granola bars cool, and then chill to harden. Slice and serve.
How Long Does it Take To Make these Low Carb Granola Bars?
With a prep time of 15 minutes and a baking time of just 15 minutes, these low carb chocolate chip granola bars can be made in just half an hour!
Quick recipes like this are great for last minute cravings and for meal prep days!
How Many Carbs Do These Low Carb Granola Bars Have?
These low carb granola bars are great because despite being filling and delicious, they have just 3 net carbs per serving!
This recipe makes 10 servings.
How to Store These Low Carb Granola Bars
If you have any leftovers, or if you are making them for meal prep, you might be curious about the best way to store them.
At Room Temperature
You can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
In the Fridge
These keto granola bars store well in the refrigerator for up to one week. Be sure to put them in an airtight container.
In The Freezer
Line the granola bars out on a baking sheet and freeze them individually. Once frozen, place them in an airtight container and store them in the freezer for up to 6 months. Be sure and remove them from the freezer and place them in the fridge the night before you plan to enjoy them.
Can You Double or Triple This Low Carb Granola Bar Recipe?
If you are hoping to make a big batch of these granola bars for meal prep, you can! Just double or even triple the recipe and they’ll turn out just as great!
These granola bars are great for keeping on hand for lunches or even snacks to take with you on a road trip!
Tips for Making These Keto Granola Bars with Chocolate Chips
Taste Test
Taste test the bars before you put them in the oven. You want to make sure that the flavor isn’t too sweet or not sweet enough for your preference. If you taste them before you put them in the oven, you can still make adjustments.
Chop the Nuts Very Well
You will want to be sure that the nuts in this recipe are chopped up very well. Larger pieces will make the granola bars crumbly.
Pack the Mixture Well
Pack the granola bar mixture very tightly. This is to keep them from crumbling and falling apart.
Cool Before Cutting
Before you slice your granola bars up into individual pieces, be sure that they have cooled completely. They are too soft to cut when warm, but easier to cut and keep their form if they are cooled down properly.
Keto Granola Bars
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- ¼ cup sugar free honey
- 1 tablespoon low carb powdered sugar substitute
- ⅓ cup keto chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a 9×9 baking dish with parchment paper.
- Combine all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl, and stir until well blended.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the parchment lined baking dish.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Let the granola bars cool, and then chill to harden.
- Slice and serve.
Nutrition
Trina Krug is a Holistic Nutritionist, Integrative Health Coach and host of the Carbless Conversations Podcast. With a Master’s Degree in Complementary and Alternative Medicine, her single mission in life is to facilitate self-healing in herself and those around her through awareness, lifestyle shifts and low-carb eating. As a current Doctor of Science student, she continues her studies in functional nutrition.