Low Carb Protein Bars (Paleo Option, Gluten Free)

5 from 7 votes

Low Carb Protein Bars (Paleo Option, Gluten Free)

These healthy homemade low carb protein bars are so easy to make, delicious, and portable. With only 5 grams of net carbs, they'll keep you satiated during travel or in between meals!

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time23 mins

Cooling time30 mins

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: homemade granola bars, low carb travel snacks, portable low carb snacks

Servings: bars

Calories: 282kcal

Ingredients

1 cup almonds
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/3 cup your favorite nut or seed butter
1/4 cup coconut oil
3 scoops grass fed collagen Use code GREATGRANDMA10 for 10% off your entire order
1/3 cup erythritol or coconut sugar for paleo
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp sea salt
2 egg whites

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, stir together for almonds, sunflower seeds, coconut flakes, and pumpkin seeds.
In small saucepan, stir together your choice of nut butter, coconut oil, collagen, and erythritol, and heat for 2-3 minutes over low heat until everything is smooth and combined.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sea salt.
Pour over the nut and seed mixture and stir.
Add egg whites and stir together well until all the dry ingredients are coated well with wet ingredients.
Transfer to the prepared baking pan and use a spatula to press down firmly into a flat, even layer.
Bake for 20 minutes until the edges are lightly browned.
Let it cool completely. Use the parchment paper to remove from the pan, and use a sharp knife to slice into 12 even bars.

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