Keto Low GI Strawberry Crumble Bars
These strawberry crumble bars are the best way to utilize seasonal fruits and turn them into a mouth-watering treat. Paired with a golden coconut crumb, this strawberry dessert is crunchy, toasty, and absolutely addictive. It is quick, and easy to prepare, and only requires a handful of ingredients. Not only is this dessert delicious, but it is also gluten-free, Low-Carb, and perfect for a Low-GI diet.
How to Make It
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 180C/350 F and line an 8-inch (20 cm) baking dish with baking paper. To make the bottom layer, add 1 cup of almond flour, 3 tbsp of powdered erythritol, and ¼ tsp of salt to a food processor. Pulse to mix.
Step 2
Add 4 tbsp of melted butter and pulse until slightly crumbly. Add the egg and pulse until a crumbly dough forms. If the dough is too crumbly and doesn’t hold when you press it, add 1 -2 tbsp of water and pulse again.
Step 3
Transfer the dough to the lined baking dish and press it until flat. Bake for 15 minutes until just cooked. While the base is in the oven, prepare the strawberry chia filling.
Step 4
Chop the strawberries and add them to a small saucepan. Add 2 tbsp of water, 3 tbsp of granulated erythritol, chia seeds, and vanilla extract. Cook the jam over medium heat, constantly stirring to prevent it from. It is ready when the strawberries are soft, it should not take more than 5-6 minutes.
Step 5
Place the strawberry filling in the fridge to cool. Take the baking dish out of the oven and set it aside. Meanwhile, prepare the crumb.
Step 6
To a bowl, add ¼ cup almond flour, desiccated coconut, 2 tbsp powdered erythritol, and 4 tbsp melted butter. Use your hands to combine the ingredients until you get a crumb.
Step 7
Take the jam out of the fridge and spread it over the bottom layer. Crumble the crumb on top. Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for 10 minutes until golden.
Step 8
Take the baking dish out of the oven and let it cool down completely. Cut into 9 squares. Store in an airtight container for a week.
Ingredients
- Almond flour
1.25 cup
- Powdered Erythritol (Icing Sugar)
5 tbsp
- Salt
0.25 tsp
- Melted Butter
8 tbsp
- Raw egg
1 large
- Strawberries
1 cup, whole pieces
- Water
2 tbsp
- Chia seeds
3 tbsp, whole pieces
- Erythritol Granulated
2 tbsp
- Vanilla extract
0.5 tsp
- Desiccated / Shredded Coconut (Unsweetened)
0.5 cup