Low Carb | Keto Protein Bars

February 5, 2024 By Tessa 28 Comments

High in fiber, low in carbs should you choose, these low carb keto protein bars taste like a a candy bar, but without the sugar!! These no bake bars are perfect for a nutrient dense snack after school or when you hit the trails hiking!

Best of all, they are a snap to throw together and a nutrient dense healthy snack!

For years, my family has loved all sorts protein bars. One of our favorites has always been my dark chocolate homemade lara bars…but I try not to eat too many of those since I try and stay more low carb, and dates are definitely not that!!

So I’ve been experimenting to create something that served several purposes:

low carb for me
all the kids will eat it
nutrient dense

Not exactly the easiest list of goals…at least in my experience!!

These low carb keto protein bars meet ALL those requirements, and taste totally amazing to boot. Like a candy bar actually….my little suckers can’t keep their hands out of them! And if I am being entirely honest, me neither!! Good thing they only take a few minutes to make!

What is collagen?

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and helps give structure to our hair, skin, nails, bones, ligaments and tendons in our body (like a human glue!!). It is made by cooking cleaned animal hides (usually bovine) in an acid or alkaline medium which make gelatin (which will gel things). To create the collagen only, gelatin is then cooked with an enzyme solution, dried, and milled.
It is for the above reason I specifically look for pastured raised or grass fed collagen. If an animal is raised on chemicals, medicines, and growth hormones, that stuff will still be left in some quantity in the end product…not my personal preference. There are many brands available now, I have used Amandean , Vital Proteins, Great Lakes, and Zint. But my favorite one now is one that is tested to make sure there is no Round Up residue: Perfect Supplements. My little guy is super sensitive to glyphosate residue, so we use their Hydrolyzed Collagen exclusively now. Use code tessa10 on any order anytime for 10% off!

Why should I eat collagen in these keto protein bars?

Improves skin, hair and nails. When I regularly consume it, my nails go from flimsy to rock hard…no joke.
Reduces stiff joints and discomfort from joint pain
Since it helps form connective tissue, it is awesome for people with leaky gut! It helps repair the intestinal lining!
High in protein (and it disappears into baked goods and smoothies unlike many protein powders!)

Acacia fiber, what is it?

Acacia is an organic, prebiotic soluble fiber supplement and, as part of the diet, it normalizes bowel function.
Fiber helps you feel FULL longer, always a bonus!!
Feeds the good gut bacteria in your tummy!
If you have anyone with digestive issues (either constipation OR loose stools), this can help big time!
This is my favorite brand, I have been using it for several years!

Wants some more ways to use collagen? Here are some recipes to try!!

Collagen Cookie Dough Fat Bombs are one of my quickest and most favorite sweet snacks to whip up!
Lemon Cheesecake Smoothie blends up in a minute and is nutrient dense and bursting with lemon!
Green Orange Smoothie
Matcha Green Tea Latte
AIP Blueberry Muffins
Nutella Collagen Protein Bars

These peanut butter protein bars also look great, and could easily take some collagen thrown in too!

I’m not low carb, what should I use?

It is super easy to switch out the sweeteners for a non low carb version! Simply sub ANY sticky sweetener of choice for the low carb syrup. Honey, coconut nectar, and maple syrup all work.

For the powdered erythritol, simply bub with powdered sugar!

Recipe for No Bake Low Carb Keto Protein Bars:

If you try this recipe, please come back and leave a comment and feedback below!