Low Carb Keto Chocolate Protein Bars (Nut Free)
Servings 16 bars
Calories 151kcal
Ingredients
- 4 ounces sunflower seeds raw, unsalted
- 4 ounces sunflower seed butter or tahini
- 2 scoops chocolate protein powder or 75 grams
- 3 ounces unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup Swerve confectioners sweetener
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons butter softened or coconut oil
- Optional Coating: ½ cup sugar free chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into food processor and blend until smooth.
- Scrape down sides and blend again.
- Taste and adjust sweetener if needed.
- Spread batter into a parchment lined loaf pan.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Slice into 8 bars then cut bars in half to make 16 bars.
- Freeze for 30 minutes if you are planning on making optional coating.
- If using optional coating, melt chocolate chips and butter in microwave for 1 minute or stove top. Stir until smooth and no lumps.
- Dip the bottom half of the bars into the melted chocolate and lay on a parchment lined baking sheet. Drizzle more chocolate on top of bars if desired.
- Storage: Refrigeration is not needed and these can stay on your counter in an airtight container, but in hot summer months it is best to keep them refrigerated.
Notes
Net Carbs: 3g
This recipe was first published in February of 2017 and updated in July 2021.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 182IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg