Keto Magic Bars

What ingredients are required?

• Ground sunflower seed meal
• Coconut flour
• Salt
• Butter
• Egg
• Heavy whipping cream
• Golden monk fruit sweetener
• Pure vanilla extract
• Sugar-free dark chocolate chips
• Unsweetened coconut flakes
• Unsweetened shredded coconut

Are there any ingredient substitution options?

• Ground Sunflower Seed Meal: You can make your own homemade ground sunflower seed meal by pulsing raw sunflower seeds in a food processor until they turn into a flour. If you can eat nuts, almond flour should work fine here at a 1:1 ratio substitution.
• Butter: Coconut oil can be substituted in for butter at a 1:1 ratio.
• Heavy Whipping Cream: Full-fat canned coconut cream (not canned coconut milk) can be subbed in for heavy cream at a 1:1 ratio. You will likely need to simmer it longer than the original recipe indicates and/or add xanthan gum to thicken it.
• Golden Monk Fruit Sweetener: Classic Monk Fruit Sweetener from Lakanto can be subbed in here at a 1:1 ratio. Swerve or erythritol would also work. Powdered stevia or liquid stevia will not work.

What is monk fruit sweetener and where can I buy it?

Monk fruit is sweeter than sugar and has zero calories, net carbs, and glycemic sweeteners. It tastes like traditional sugar and incorporates perfectly into recipes at a 1:1 ratio. You can read more about monk fruit sweetener and why I use it in my recipes in this post.

I purchase my monk fruit sweetener from Lakanto’s website and have it delivered. If you want to do this, you can use discount code REALBALANCED at checkout for 20% OFF your order.

If you’d prefer to purchase in-store, many grocery stores, especially specialty food stores, have begun to carry Lakanto’s products. Many Costco’s also carry Lakanto Monk Fruit Sweetener.

Where can ground sunflower seed meal be purchased?

I buy ground sunflower seed meal on Amazon. If you don’t want to go this route, you can make your own by grinding up raw sunflower seeds in a food processor until it turns into a flour.

Can this recipe be made dairy-free?

This recipe can be made dairy-free by following the substitution notes for butter and heavy whipping cream as listed above.

How many net carbs are in each bar?

Each low carb magic bar contains 2 grams of net carbs. This recipe yields 16 servings in total and one bar is equivalent to one serving.

What diets is this recipe compliant with?

• Keto and Low-Carb: One slice contains just 2 grams of net carbs.
• Gluten-Free and Grain-Free: These low carb magic bars are both grain-free and gluten-free.
• Nut-Free: These magic bars are made without nuts. Note that coconuts are not a nut. This recipe does contain coconut.
• Vegetarian: These magic bars are vegetarian-friendly.
• Dairy-Free: You can make this recipe dairy-free by following the suggested substitutions listed above and below in the recipe card.
• Refined Sugar-Free: This recipe doesn’t contain any sweeteners or sugar.

How should these be stored?

Refrigerator Storage: Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Freezer Storage: After bars have cooled and been sliced, transfer each slice to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet to freeze until solid. Once solidified, transfer frozen slices to an airtight container or storage bag. The bars can be stored in the freezer for 1-2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

Interested in more dessert recipes like these keto magic bars?

If you’d like more sweet recipe ideas, here are some great options:

• Keto Rice Krispie Treats Scotcheroos
• Low-Carb Blondies Recipe
• Keto Raspberry Cake Bars
• Chocolate and Vanilla Glazed Keto Bars
• Low Carb Apple Crisp