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Homemade Low Carb Crunch Protein Bars (Keto, Vegan, Paleo)

10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 cups rice cereal (Brown)
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (Brown)
  • 1 cup sweetener (Brown)
  • 2 scoops protein powder (Brown)
  • 2 cups chocolate chips (Brown)
  • 3/4 cup coconut flour
  • 2 cups smooth almond butter (Brown)
  • 1/2 cup monk fruit (Brown)
  • 1/2 cup roast nuts (Brown)
  • 2 cups stevia (Brown)

Instructions

  • Ingredients For the vegan gluten-free version 4 cups Brown Rice Cereal 1 cup smooth peanut butter can sub for any nut or seed butter of choice 1 cup sticky sweetener of choice * See notes 2 scoops protein powder of choice 2 cups dairy free chocolate chips For the keto sugar-free version 3/4 cup coconut flour 2 cups smooth almond butter Can use any nut or seed butter of choice 1/2 cup monk fruit sweetened maple syrup ** See notes 1/2 cup whole roasted nuts or seeds of choice 2 cups stevia sweetened chocolate chips Instructions Line an 8 x 8-inch pan or 8 x 10-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl or stovetop, combine your nut butter with syrup and mix until combined.
  • Add your dry ingredients and mix very well, ensuring it is all fully incorporated.
  • Transfer the mixture to the lined pan and press firmly in place.
  • Refrigerate until firm.
  • Once firm, use a sharp, slightly wet knife, and cut into 20 bars.
  • Melt your chocolate chips and moving quickly, use two forks to dip each bar in the melted chocolate, ensuring each one is evenly coated.
  • Repeat until all bars are covered in chocolate and refrigerate until firm.