How to make your own flourless and low carb keto protein bars at home, with just 4 ingredients.
Low Carb Vegan Protein Bars
Flourless
Grain Free
Oil Free
Dairy Free
No Sugar Required
These healthy protein bars are a great homemade alternative to Perfect Bars or Quest Bars. Whip up a batch in under 5 minutes, and you might never want to spend money on another packaged protein bar ever again.
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I’ve gotten a lot of requests from readers to come up with a homemade keto protein bar recipe, and this one is super quick and easy.
You simply stir all of the ingredients together to form a dough, shape into bars or squares, and refrigerate or freeze until chilled.
They’re great for an on-the-go snack, with 10 grams of protein and under 2 grams net carbs per bar.
Feel free to use your favorite protein powder, and the recipe can easily be doubled or tripled if you want to make up a big batch for meal prep.
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Above – watch the video of how to make keto protein bars.
Keto Protein Bars
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup nut butter of choice
- 3 tbsp protein powder (I used this one)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp granulated erythritol (Regular sugar also works)
- optional 4 oz sugar free chocolate chips
- optional add-ins of choice, such as chia seeds or hemp hearts
Instructions
- Be sure to use a protein powder that you like, as some protein powders have an artificial aftertaste. I prefer unsweetened protein powder here but feel free to experiment, and adjust sweetener accordingly. To make the recipe, stir everything except chocolate together to form a dough. Shape into bars with your hands. If desired, dip in melted chocolate (I usually stir 2 tsp oil into the melted chocolate for a smoother sauce, but it's not required). Chill to set. View Nutrition Facts
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Kathryn says
These look amazing! I don’t love my current protein powder in smoothies, but I might really like it in these (If not, the kids will eat them =P)
I’m pregnant and really struggling to hit my protein goal everyday, so I’m really excited to add these into my diet 🙂
Victoria says
I love Katie’s recipes so was super excited for this one. I tried to mush the mixture into bars but the ratio was off so it didn’t work too well as the peanut butter just stuck to my hands like crazy. I ended up adding a half-cup oats and then I was able to work with it. Tasty as always!!
earthly_edible says
I made these the other day and am keeping them in the freezer as a crunchy snack during the day. They are delicious! I added some rice krispy cereal for some crunch, and hemp seeds for added nutrition, and they’re awesome. They were very sticky so I had to drizzle the melted chocolate over them – next time will double the chocolate so they coat the entire bar! Love this recipe, thank you!!
Nirja says
How long do these take to set?
Sereenah says
These are incredible!
Patti c says
what am i missing? even in the freezer they don’t firm up
Aaron says
I made it again, but added coconut flour and it worked a lot better.
Alicia Helmers says
They’re amazing! I just wish there was nutrition facts!!
CCK Media Team says
Hi, there are nutrition facts under the ingredients/instructions 🙂
Rosemary says
These are amazing and a lifesaver! They help me reach my protein goals while staying within my macros and they are a lovely treat too. So good to know what has gone into the protein bar I am eating! There’s no going back now. Thank you for this recipe!
Sarah says
I love this idea but the recipe ratio isn’t working for me for some reason. They are just super goopy and never set up. The only thing I changed was I left out the sugar and used a couple of drop of Stevia instead. Any thoughts on why this didn’t work for me?
CCK Media Team says
Hi, what specific ingredients are you using?
Sarah says
Almond butter, protein powder, salt, stevia and chocolate chips. I was just thinking it might have been that the almond butter was too creamy?
CCK Media Team says
What protein powder? Maybe it’s the brand you used, and you just need to add more?
Sarah says
Garden of Life Pure Protein Powder. I’ll try adding more and I’ll also try a chunkier nut butter 🙂 Thank you!
Karen Sirignano says
Me too it’s crazy…I’ll try another type of nutbutter instead of PEANUTBUTTER.
Karen says
Too sticky even after leaving in the fridge for a couple of hours before shaping. Any suggestions. I don’t want to add oats because of the carbs.
CCK Media Team says
Hi Karen, depending on what type of nut butter you used and protein powder, you might just need more protein powder. Try that and let us know how it goes!
Traci J R says
Thank you! I made these into balls, dipped them and added a bit of sea salt on top and popped ’em in the fridge… Nice treat for the hubby. Very easy too!
Eli says
What nutbutter you use has only 10grams of carbs per half cup?? You might have miscalculated on that, maybe is 20gr instead of 2gr?
CCK Media Team says
Hi, we are not sure where you’re getting the number 10. Each bar has 3.9g carbs, and it makes 5 bars.
Mel says
Incredible! Thank you so much
CCK Media Team says
Thank you so much for making them 🙂
Leslie says
These keto protein bars are so good! Thank you for this recipe.
MH says
Very delicious but I can’t get them to set up. I added 2tbsp each of coconut and almond flours and I still can’t pick them up easily even after about 5 hours in the fridge. I used (very well stirred) natural peanut butter. Enjoying them but may have to toy around with the ratios more. I’m sure they’ll get there and they are so delicious and easy that it will be worth it!
N says
Just made these bars with almondbutter…still too loose using exact ingredients…includind adding 2 1/2 tablespoons of oats & 1/2 cup of chocolate chips…..seems I need to add more protein powder to make it a bar consistency….because my almondbutter has too much oil in it..
CCK Media Team says
Hi! Different types of protein powders can require tweaking due to differing absorbency – definitely feel free to add more protein powder if your bars need it 🙂
Cathy Requate says
What the heck? What are the total carbs? Not everyone on keto uses net carbs.
CCK Media Team says
Hi, there is a link to full nutrition facts at the bottom of the recipe box 🙂
Tracey says
Be nice!🙂
Karyn says
Can I use Truvani plant based vanilla protein powder? If yes, do I use the same amount as the recipe states?
Jacob says
Is the granulated erythritol just there for sweetness or does it have another function? (can it be omitted?)
Thanks
A Plant Fan says
Delicious and the macros are great!