Keto Chocolate Crunch Bars: Guilt-Free Treat!
Keto crunch bars: craft these amazing no-bake treats with rich chocolate and crispy cereal. A perfect high-protein, low-carb snack that's easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate (chopped)
- 3 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 to 1/2 cups powdered sweetener (sweeten to taste)
- 1/3 cup collagen protein
- 2 1/2 cup crispy protein cereal (I used the cocoa cereal)
- 1/3 cup hemp seeds
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment or waxed paper, with overhanging sides for easy removal.
- Place the protein cereal in a re-sealable bag and use a kitchen mallet or a rolling pin to break up the cereal into smaller pieces.
- In a heatproof bowl set over a bowl of barely simmering water, combine the peanut butter, unsweetened chocolate, and oil, stirring until smooth and melted.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Then add the sweetener and collagen and whisk vigorously until smooth.
- Add the protein crisps and hemp seeds and stir to coat evenly.
- Press the mixture in the prepared baking pan as evenly as you can. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Cut into 16 bars.
Notes
- For the perfect texture, ensure your chocolate and peanut butter mixture is completely smooth before adding other ingredients. Graininess can impact the final crunch.
- If your mixture feels too dry to press, you can add an extra teaspoon of avocado oil, but be careful not to make it greasy. A little extra pressure in the pan often does the trick.
- Store these keto crunch bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze them for up to 2 months. Thaw frozen bars in the fridge for a few hours before enjoying. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- If your mixture feels too dry to press, you can add an extra teaspoon of avocado oil, but be careful not to make it greasy. A little extra pressure in the pan often does the trick.
- Store these keto crunch bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze them for up to 2 months. Thaw frozen bars in the fridge for a few hours before enjoying. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.