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Keto Maple Pecan Protein Bars

Martina SlajerovaUpdated 1 June 2024★★★★★4.8 (78 ratings)
  • Ready in 2h
  • 4.3 g net carbs
  • 358 kcal
  • Serves 8
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Maple Pecan Protein Bars (low-carb, keto, paleo)

Nut & seed butter is perfect for making fat bombs and keto treats. I used Coconut & Pecan Butter to make these maple & pecan protein bars. They are filling and nutritious enough to be used as a meal replacement.

Keep them in the fridge (or freezer) and use as a quick source of energy when you have no time to cook or need a quick post-workout ketogenic meal. To see how easy it is to make healthy low-carb bars, check out my video recipe!

Note: I used dark chocolate because it's low in sugar. If you prefer to use unsweetened chocolate, remember to add extra sweetener. Chocolate coating was used for 8 large bars - you may need to use more if making 12-16 small bars.

Step-by-step

  1. Prepare the Coconut & Pecan Butter. Mix the prepared coconut & pecan butter with powdered Erythritol, protein powder.

    Maple Pecan Protein Bars (low-carb, keto, paleo)

  2. Add virgin coconut oil.

    Maple Pecan Protein Bars (low-carb, keto, paleo)

  3. Add maple extract, optionally stevia and cinnamon. Mix until well combined and place in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up.

    Maple Pecan Protein Bars (low-carb, keto, paleo)

  4. Meanwhile, melt the dark chocolate and cacao butter in a double boiler or a glass bowl on top of a small saucepan filled with a cup of water over a medium heat. Once completely melted, mix well and turn off the heat. Set aside to cool down before using it for coating.

    Maple Pecan Protein Bars (low-carb, keto, paleo)

  5. Using your hands, create 8 bars and place on a tray lined with baking mat or parchment paper. Place in the fridge for 30-60 minutes or in the freezer for 15-20 minutes.

    Maple Pecan Protein Bars (low-carb, keto, paleo)

  6. Use your hands, skewers or kitchen tongs to hold the bars so you can coat them in the cooled dark chocolate mixture from all sides.

    Maple Pecan Protein Bars (low-carb, keto, paleo)

  7. Place back on the tray. Drizzle any remaining chocolate on top. Place in the fridge for 30-60 minutes before serving. Keep refrigerated, especially if you use coconut oil instead of cocoa butter (coconut oil melts at room temperature).

    Maple Pecan Protein Bars (low-carb, keto, paleo)
Keto Maple Pecan Protein Bars

Recipe

Keto Maple Pecan Protein Bars

★★★★★4.8 (78 ratings)

Nut & seed butter is perfect for making fat bombs and keto treats. I used Coconut & Pecan Butter to make these ...

Hands on
20m
Overall
2h
Servings
8
4.3 g
Net carbs
16 g
Protein
28.7 g
Fat
358
kcal
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Ingredients makes 8 large bars

  • Bars:
  • Chocolate coating:

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Coconut & Pecan Butter. Mix the prepared coconut & pecan butter with powdered Erythritol, protein powder.

  2. Add virgin coconut oil.

  3. Add maple extract, optionally stevia and cinnamon. Mix until well combined and place in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up.

  4. Meanwhile, melt the dark chocolate and cacao butter in a double boiler or a glass bowl on top of a small saucepan filled with a cup of water over a medium heat. Once completely melted, mix well and turn off the heat. Set aside to cool down before using it for coating.

  5. Using your hands, create 8 bars and place on a tray lined with baking mat or parchment paper. Place in the fridge for 30-60 minutes or in the freezer for 15-20 minutes.

  6. Use your hands, skewers or kitchen tongs to hold the bars so you can coat them in the cooled dark chocolate mixture from all sides.

  7. Place back on the tray. Drizzle any remaining chocolate on top. Place in the fridge for 30-60 minutes before serving. Keep refrigerated, especially if you use coconut oil instead of cocoa butter (coconut oil melts at room temperature).

Nutrition per bar

Carbs 5%Protein 19%Fat 76% of calories

Net carbs
4.3 g
Total carbs
14.2 g
Fiber
5.1 g
Sugars
3.1 g
Protein
16 g
Fat
28.7 g
Saturated fat
14.4 g
Calories
358 kcal
Sodium
204 mg · 8.87% RDA
Magnesium
44 mg · 11% RDA
Potassium
290 mg · 14.5% EMR
Nutrition by ingredient
Per barNet carbsProteinFatkcal
Coconut & Pecan Butter, homemade (KetoDiet blog)2 g4.9 g11.3 g151
Erythritol (natural low-carb sweetener)0.3 g0 g0 g1
Whey protein powder (protein isolate, Jay Robb)0.4 g9.9 g0 g42
Natural extract, sugar-free (maple, peppermint, almond, orange, lemon, coconut, cherry, etc.)0 g0 g0 g1
Coconut oil, extra virgin0 g0 g6.7 g61
Extra dark chocolate, 90% cocoa (cacao)1.7 g1.3 g7.1 g71
Cocoa butter, organic (cacao butter)0 g0 g3.5 g31
Total4.3 g16 g28.7 g358

Serving size bar

  • Gluten free
  • Dairy free
  • Egg free
  • Nightshade free
  • Pork free
  • Avocado free
  • Fish free
  • Shellfish free
  • Beef free
  • Pescatarian
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan

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  1. cat

    i have a question about collagen! I see some recipes call for it but the only kind my health food store had was bonebroth collagen... i bought some but wanted to know your thoughts? Is there a difference between what you recommend and bone broth collagen?

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      Hi Cat, different collagen powders vary in quality but they should work the same way.

  2. Sylvia

    We made these and they are our new favorite protein bars. Thanks and YUM!

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      Awesome, thank you for your kind words! 😊

  3. Hannah

    Hey Martina,
    Love the recipe! Is it possible to use pea protein?

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      Yes, you can use pea protein isolate too - I like the one from NuZest: Product Review and Giveaway: Nuzest

  4. Sylvia

    Hi Martina, would love to make this recipe. Where do you buy your food flavoring/extracts in the UK? I couldn't find maple syrup extract on Amazon.co.uk. Thanks!

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      Hi Sylvia, I noticed they call it "maple flavor" and it's the one I used in this recipe: Amazon link

  5. Cindi @ My Primal Adventures

    I love that you give alternate measures for substitutes!! I'm not a fan of protein powder, but I LOVE collagen and love to use cacao butter over coconut oil in baking. Looking forward to making this!

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      Thank you Cindi! Hope you like them 😊

  6. Yevgeny

    They look amazing, as usual. I must try 😜

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      Thank you Yevgeny!

  7. Sara

    aaahh, these are so cute!! thanks! (also, cute nail polish. ;D I never could get away with red...)

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      Thank you Sara!! 😊

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