These low-carb cranberry bars are a yummy holiday treat! They are one of my favorite easy keto snacks because they are high in fiber.
I love finding ways to bake healthy snacks that will give me the energy I need during this really busy time of year.
From the baking and parenting to the work I do at home, I need food that will energize me without making my blood sugar go crazy. That’s why I love the keto diet so much. It’s high in healthy fats, protein, and fiber.
These cranberry bars taste like a sweet candy bar but they won’t mess up your blood sugar or kick you out of ketosis. You are going to love this recipe!
Health Cranberry Bars Recipe
You could almost describe these as a sweet keto protein bar. Almond flour is a fantastic natural source of protein.
If you are on keto, you might be thinking, “are cranberries keto-friendly?” By themselves, they are pretty high in carbs.
One cup of raw cranberries contains 8.3g net carbs. If you are going to be eating just one or two bars, there are a lot less than a cup of cranberries in them. When you pair that with the fiber from almond flour, it lowers the overall carb count a lot.
Cranberries are an excellent source of vitamin C and are really beneficial for bladder health. Coconut oil is also really good for you since it’s high in healthy fats that your body needs to stay in ketosis.
Cranberry Crumble Bars
Another way to enjoy these delicious cranberry bars is at breakfast. Start out your day with a nice dose of natural sugars and plant-based protein. Your body will love it!
You can store them at room temperature. Just make sure you cover them up completely so they don’t dry out. They will last about 5 days at room temperature.
These bars are freezer-friendly too. Make a large batch, cover them, and freeze them for later. They will last about 6 months in the freezer.
Leftover Cranberries Recipe Ideas
Put those leftover cranberries to use. If you don’t know what to make with them, just make these sweet little keto treats! In fact, you might have to make a double batch – everyone is going to gobble them up!
Easy Keto Snacks
When you want something that is keto-friendly during the holidays, these are a beautifully festive snack. In fact, enjoy them with a glass of low-carb eggnog for a classic snack.
I personally enjoy munching on them with a glass of hot tea. It’s the perfect way to stay warm when it’s chilly outside.
Almond Flour Cranberry Bars
There are lots of ways that you can change these low-carb breakfast bars. A few little tweaks can change them from a healthy side or even breakfast to a keto-friendly dessert. Here are a few ideas I had:
- Drizzle with caramel
- Top with chocolate chips
- Eat them with low-carb ice cream
Low-Carb Cranberry Bars
Below are the ingredients you’ll need to make these low carb bars. Exact measurements can be found below within the printable recipe card!
INGREDIENTS:
CRUST-
- Almond flour
- Baking soda
- Cinnamon
- Sugar substitute
- Coconut oil
- Sugar free maple syrup
CRANBERRY FILLING-
- Fresh cranberries
- Water
- Powdered sugar substitute
- Lemon juice
Optional topping: sugar free chocolate chips
INSTRUCTIONS:
Whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and cinnamon.
Stir in coconut oil and maple syrup. Reserve approximately ¼ cup of the mixture. Pour remaining into a parchment paper lined baking dish.
Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 18 minutes.
While the crust is baking, heat the cranberry filling ingredients. Bring to a boil and continue to stir until it begins to thicken.
Remove from heat and let cool.
Pour cranberry mixture onto the crust. Top with reserved crust mixture and chocolate chips.
Bake at 350 degrees F for another 15 minutes. Remove the let cool.
ENJOY!
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Low-Carb Cranberry Bars
Equipment
- Parchment Paper
- Baking Dish
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 3/4 cups almond flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup sugar substitute
- 1/3 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup sugar-free maple syrup
Cranberry Filling
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar substitute
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
- Stir in coconut oil and maple syrup. Reserve approximately ¼ cup of the mixture. Pour remaining into a parchment paper-lined baking dish.
- Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 18 minutes.
- While the crust is baking, heat the cranberry filling ingredients. Bring to a boil and continue to stir until it begins to thicken.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- Pour cranberry mixture onto the crust. Top with reserved crust mixture and chocolate chips.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for another 15 minutes. Remove the let cool.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Net Carbs: 5 Net Carbs per bar
The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
Keto Holiday Recipes
If you enjoyed my low-carb cranberry bars, you will love these holiday recipes too! They are some of my family’s favorites.
