Keto Granola Protein Bars

It is 100% possible to do a plant-based Keto diet! These protein bars are made entirely of nuts, seeds, and plant-derived ingredients. Also included are some chocolate chips (no granola bar is complete without them), but you can omit this ingredient without changing the recipe. These granola bars are perfect because they have different-sized pieces and a variety of crunchy textures. Enjoy the buttery walnuts and almonds, the salty pepitas, and crunchy, earthy hemp seeds. Eat this plant-based Keto snack in the morning as your breakfast or as part of a lunch. They’re also great for eating before or after a workout.

Optional substitutions and omissions

To make this a more plant-based Keto snack, you can omit the maple extract. However, if you don’t mind it, you could also use vanilla extract instead. If you want to substitute the honey, you can use light agave syrup. However, you could also use a Keto sweetener to substitute the honey.

What are pepitas?

Pepitas are just another name for pumpkin seeds. Pepitas will be shelled and come either salted or unsalted. Using salted pepitas in this recipe will help add flavor to the protein bars. Pepitas also have a variety of trace minerals and vitamins, so they’re very healthy for you.

Hemp seed nutrition

If you’ve never had them before, hemp seeds are extremely nutritious. An ounce of hemp seeds has about 14 grams of fat, 9 grams of protein, and less than 3 grams of carbohydrates. Hemp seeds also have magnesium, calcium, and iron in them. Add them to smoothies, sprinkle on salads, or mix them into this granola protein bar recipe!