Discover how to make homemade sugar-free energy bars with nuts, oats, and dark chocolate. A healthy and versatile snack without added sugar.
Course Snack
Cuisine homemade
Keyword energy bars, healthy snack, low calories, low carb
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 10bars
Calories 95kcal
Author missblasco
Equipment
Convection oven
Ingredients
1 ½cupshomemade sugar-free granolaapprox. 5.3 oz
1tbspunsalted buttermelted (approx. 0.5 oz)
2tspcoconut oilmelted (approx. 0.35 oz)
1/4tspvanilla extract
1tbsperythritolor your favorite keto-friendly sweetener
1pinchfreshly ground cinnamon
1pinchsea salt
Optional: 1 oz sugar-free dark chocolatechopped into small bits
Instructions
Place your homemade granola in a medium mixing bowl. If your granola has very large clusters, you can lightly crush them so they bind better into bars.
Combine the butter and coconut oil in a small microwave-safe bowl. Heat on low power (about 180W or "defrost" setting) for 2 minutes or until just melted.
Add the erythritol, cinnamon, sea salt, and vanilla extract to the granola. Pour in the melted butter and coconut oil. If you are using dark chocolate bits, add them now. Mix everything thoroughly until the granola is evenly coated and looks "wet."
Transfer the mixture into a rectangular baking pan lined with parchment paper, or use a silicone bar mold (this is ideal as it prevents sticking).
Pro Tip: Use the back of a large spoon to press the mixture down very firmly. The tighter you pack it, the less likely the bars will crumble.
Preheat your oven to 340°F (170°C). Bake the bars for 5 to 10 minutes. You are looking for them to just become fragrant and slightly golden; do not let them burn.
Remove from the oven and let the pan cool completely at room temperature. Once cool, I recommend placing them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before cutting or removing them from the mold. If you try to handle them while warm, they will fall apart.
If you used a rectangular pan, lift the parchment paper out and slice the slab into individual bars using a sharp knife. If you used a mold, simply pop them out.
Notes
The Bind: Since these bars do not use honey or syrups (which act as "glue"), the combination of erythritol and the slight melting of the chocolate bits helps hold them together. Keeping them refrigerated will ensure they stay firm.
Customization: Feel free to add a tablespoon of chia seeds or flax meal for an extra boost of Omega-3s and fiber.
Storage: Store these bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. They are the perfect "grab-and-go" snack for busy mornings.