Keto Trail Mix Bars (Keto Protein Bars Recipe)
Trail mix used to be the ultimate road trip snack — until it got hijacked by candy and sugar bombs. These Keto Trail Mix Bars bring it back to basics: nuts, seeds, coconut, and crunch without the carb crash. Real ingredients, real fuel, real smart.
No raisins. No chocolate chips. No junk. Just the good stuff.
Why You’ll Love These Keto Trail Mix Bars
- Keto-friendly: 3g net carbs per bar — all snack, no sugar spike.
- Sturdy and satisfying: Dense enough to travel well, soft enough to bite.
- Simple ingredients: Nuts, seeds, coconut — no candy-in-disguise.
- Customizable: Mix and match your favorite low-carb trail mix ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (or swap with hemp hearts)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp monk fruit sweetener
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- Optional: 2 tbsp cacao nibs or chopped freeze-dried berries (unsweetened)
⏱ Time Factors for the Recipe:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Servings: 8 bars
Nutrition Info (Per Bar)
- Calories: 245
- Protein: 7g
- Fat: 22g
- Net Carbs: 3g
How to Make Keto Trail Mix Bars
- Line your pan: 8×8-inch dish, parchment-lined for a no-stick finish.
- Mix wet ingredients: Melt coconut oil, stir in almond butter, sweetener, vanilla, and salt.
- Add the dry: Fold in the nuts, seeds, coconut, and any add-ins like cacao nibs.
- Pack it tight: Press into the pan firmly to prevent crumbling later.
- Chill and slice: Refrigerate for 1 hour, then cut into bars.
Savannah’s Tips for the Best Keto Trail Mix Bars
- Chop nuts small: Big chunks can cause the bars to fall apart.
- Mix well: Make sure everything is coated in the wet mixture for max stick.
- Travel tip: Wrap bars in parchment and stash in a cooler — they’ll hold up on road trips, hikes, or wherever life takes you.
Why These Ingredients Work
Nuts and seeds deliver a balance of healthy fats and fiber without the sugar hit of traditional trail mix. Coconut oil and almond butter bind it all together naturally. No mystery ingredients, no hidden carbs — just clean keto fuel.
Make Keto Trail Mix Bars Your Way
Sprinkle cinnamon or a pinch of sea salt flakes on top before chilling.
Swap walnuts or pecans for almonds or hazelnuts.
Add cacao nibs for crunch without sugar.
Stir in crushed freeze-dried raspberries or strawberries for a tart kick.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for longer storage. Bars will stay firm at room temp for a few hours — perfect for hikes, workdays, or emergency snack stashes.
Savannah’s Tip: Want extra clean slices? Dip your knife in hot water before cutting.
Smart Snacking Strategy
These bars are your answer to busy days, long drives, and snack attacks. Real ingredients mean real fuel — no blood sugar rollercoaster, no crash. Just smart keto snacks that work as hard as you do.
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