Keto Homemade Almond Joy Protein Bars

These keto homemade almond joy protein bars are not only delicious and packed with protein, but they are also going to save you a TON of money as compared to buying store-bought protein bars! Over 10 grams of protein and only 8 grams of net carbs per bar!

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Copycat Keto Almond Joy Protein Bars

If I am going to be fully transparent, I am not a huge fan of coconut. It is not that I dislike it, but if you ask me to pick something coconut or something peanut butter, peanut butter wins, hands down!

But, as all you married folks know, it is no longer just about you once you tie the knot.

And that's why I decided it was time to put Mr. Grumbles first and create a homemade keto protein bar that would suit his palate - and yes, his favourite chocolate bar is an Almond Joy.

With only simple ingredients (there are only 6!) and under 5 minutes of hands-on time, these keto coconut almond bars taste just like an Almond Joy bar but without all the bad ingredients.

Homemade Almond Joy Protein Bar Layers

Just like a store-bought Almond Joy bar, these copycat keto almond joy bars combine 3 different flavours and textures.

FIRST, a thick layer of creamy protein-packed coconut is added and pressed into a protein bar mold. To make the coconut layer, all you need to do is simply process some unsweetened coconut, some unsweetened coconut cream, some sugar-free maple syrup along with some vanilla-flavoured whey protein powder together until it just begins to stick.

SECOND, we add some almonds. You can use as many or as few almonds as you wish. Since my protein bar molds are somewhat small, I used 3 whole raw, unsalted almonds for each bar. Feel free to use salted or roasted almonds if you wish. You can also use flaked almonds, almond slices or use any other nut, if you prefer.

THIRD, a deliciously creamy chocolate covering is melted over the 2 layers to enrobe the bar and make it portable. For the chocolate layer, there are 2 different approaches - if you plan on packing a bar for lunch and not having it refrigerated, I suggest adding some cocoa butter to the melted sugar-free chocolate. Cocoa butter will harden the chocolate and will stop it from melting when at room temperature. If you plan on keeping your copycat keto almond joy bars in the fridge, then you can either use plain, melted sugar-free chocolate or add a touch of coconut oil to the chocolate to make it easier to pour which results in a smoother coating.

Easy Protein Bar Recipe Tips

• Make sure that you are using only the coconut cream if using canned coconut milk. To separate the liquid out of the cream, simply place the can in the fridge for a couple of hours or overnight. The cream will separate from the liquid once cooled.
• You will NOT want to use casein or any other type of protein powder, as it will absorb too much liquid and cause these homemade keto protein bars to be somewhat dry.
• If using cocoa butter, you will want to melt the cocoa butter first. Cocoa butter melts between 93-100 degrees F. To melt cocoa butter, simply place it in a glass dish in the microwave. Microwave on "high" for 2-3 minutes or until it is fully melted. Then, add your sugar-free chocolate to the cocoa butter and wait a couple of minutes before stirring the two together.

How to Customize Homemade Keto Protein Bars

Here are some ideas to create "twists" to this easy protein bar recipe so that you won't ever get bored.

• Add chopped nuts for some additional crunch
• Add some keto or high protein cereal (like this edamame cereal that I use to make my 4-Ingredient Keto Chocolate Crunch Bar - Copycat Recipe)
• Swap out the vanilla whey protein powder with a different flavour
• Melt the chocolate and coconut cream together and mix it into the coconut flakes for a chocolate version

What if I do not have a protein bar mold?

If you do not have a silicon mold, you can line a loaf pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Follow the recipe as listed and once the bars have firmed, remove the bars using the aluminum foil or parchment paper and divide them into 12 equal squares.

More Homemade Keto Protein Bar Recipe Ideas

Here are some of my favourite protein bar recipes that are super simple to make!

• PSMF Birthday Cake Protein Bars
• Protein Carrot Cake Bars with Vanilla Protein Frosting
• Easy Keto Protein Pumpkin Seed Bars - Copycat Health Warrior Bar
• Keto Salted Chocolate Almond Coconut Protein Bars
• Easy Copycat Keto Snickers Protein Bars - Only 6 Ingredients!

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