Low Carb Keto Granola Bars – gluten-free & lactose-free

I needed something sweet and healthy as I’m trying to cut down and get fit. Standard granola bars can be full of carbs which is not what I need. Keto bars are often over-priced so I found this recipe on a site called Sugar Free Londoner. We had all the ingredients, which is unusual so I tried the recipe out yesterday. They are easy to make, and the recipe works well, with only 2.7 net carbs per bar. Though, the website says this increases to 3 net carbs per bar if you use 85% dark chocolate. This makes 12 granola bars.

Make sure you let the baked granola cool completely before you cut it into bars; you need a heavy sharp knife to chop down or it might crumble and break. They are very moreish and crunchy.

Ingredients

• 2 cups / 250g mixed chopped nuts (I used a mix of almonds, macadamia and hazelnuts)
• 1/4 cup / 30g pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup / 30g sunflower seeds (I used half a cup of this mix)
• 1/4 cup / 30g ground flaxseed (I used this one)
• 2 tbsp almond butter
• 1 egg white whisked
• 2 tbsp granulated sweetener ( I used this one)
• 1/3 cup sugar free chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate, minimum 85% cocoa solids
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

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5.) Add the whisked egg white, vanilla extract and almond butter and stir until combined. Check and adjust sweetener if necessary. I found it didn’t need adjusting.

6.) Pour the granola bar mix into the tray and press down well to compact the mixture. Press the remaining chocolate chips on top. 

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7.) Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.

8.) Remove from the oven and let cool completely before cutting into 12 bars. 

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Note: The website suggests the option of drizzling melted chocolate over the bars. Melt either 1/4 cup of sugar free chocolate chips or 4 squares of dark chocolate (85% or 90% cocoa solids) and drizzle over the bars. 

Storage: Airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days or in the fridge for about 1 week. Suitable for freezing.

Nutrition

Serving: 30g | Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.7g | Protein: 5.9g | Fat: 17.4g | Saturated Fat: 2.3g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1.1g

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