Keto Double Chocolate Breakfast Bars
If you’re on a Keto diet, you probably know that granola bars aren’t typically considered a low-carb food as they are made with oatmeal, sugar, and dried fruits. So we have designed a delicious easy Keto breakfast bar recipe made with unsweetened coconut flakes, almond butter, sliced almonds, and dark chocolate chips. You will love these double-chocolate breakfast bars! They are one of the best ways to add more healthy fats to your Keto or low-carb diet in a convenient grab-and-go form. These bars are packed with healthy fats to help you fill up with good calories throughout the day. You can also incorporate these after a high-protein meal when you want to add more fats to your macros. These would be a great treat to use during a muscle gain phase as they are nutrient and energy dense but do not take up much room in your stomach!
How to Make It
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line an 8×8″ pan with parchment paper so that the paper hangs off the sides a bit. This will give you some leverage when pulling the bars out of the pan later on. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the sliced almonds, unsweetened coconut flakes, cocoa powder, and pure monk fruit powder. Stir well to combine.
Step 2
To the same bowl, add the almond butter, melted coconut oil, and large egg whites. Stir well to combine. The mixture will be thick with a thin coating of the liquid ingredients around the nuts and coconut flakes. Be sure to use finely shredded coconut flakes for this recipe so they will compact together.
Step 3
Pour the mixture into an 8″x8″ baking pan. Press the mixture down firmly with a spatula.
Step 4
This step is critical to the success of this recipe! Take a small piece of parchment paper, place it on top, and use your hand to continue to press the mixture down firmly to compact all the ingredients. Top the mixture evenly with the chocolate chips, and gently press them into the mixture with the palm of your hand.
Step 5
Bake for 20 mins or until the granola bars are lightly golden brown on top. The bars will be loose when they are hot from the oven and bubbling. Allow them to cool completely, then transfer them to the fridge for 1 hour before cutting them into bars.
Step 6
Cut into 8 bars. Keep bars stored in the fridge until ready to eat. Enjoy! These are great for a grab-and-go breakfast paired with a protein shake or other Keto protein items.
Ingredients
- Almonds, raw
1 cup, sliced
- Coconut, dried, shredded or flaked, unsweetened
1.25 cup, shredded
- Cocoa powder
2 tbsp
- Monk Fruit Sweetener
2 tsp
- Almond butter
0.5 cup
- Coconut oil
0.25 cup
- Egg whites
2 large
- Chocolate chips, sugar free
0.25 cup, whole pieces – regular