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November 1, 2020

Keto Butterscotch Bars

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These easy keto butterscotch bars have the texture of a chewy oatmeal bar with no sugars or grains. Delicious low carb treats packed with keto friendly butterscotch chips and chocolate chips.

Titled image for keto butterscotch oatmeal bars. The bars are cut up on a white table with butterscotch chips around.

This easy butterscotch bar recipe was my first crack at using the new Lily’s butterscotch flavored chips. Do I even need to tell you how delectable the results were? I think the photos speak for themselves.

The development of new keto products seems to be happening at warp speed right now. If you feel like you can’t keep up, the struggle is real. Rest assured that your friendly neighbourhood keto dessert queen feels much the same way.

But I do feel it’s my bloggerly duty to try out as many of these new developments as I possibly can. As long as I can get my hands on them, which isn’t always easy.

Don’t worry if you can’t find these chips… I’ve got tricks up my sleeve so you can still enjoy these delicious Keto Butterscotch Oatmeal Bars. Be sure to read the tips section!

Keto butterscotch bars in a stack on a wooden cutting board, with as small bowl of butterscotch chips in the background.

What is butterscotch?

These new developments beg the question: what is butterscotch? Isn’t it just another name for caramel?

Yes and no. They are quite similar in both appearance and flavor, but they are made differently. Traditional caramel is based on white sugar, whereas butterscotch uses brown sugar.

And traditional caramel is made by melting the white sugar on its own until it darkens and caramelizes (imagine that!). Whereas butterscotch is by melting the brown sugar with butter.

Turns out that my famous keto caramel sauce is perhaps more akin to butterscotch, since it uses brown sugar substitute and butter to achieve that rich color and flavor. Whatever you want to call it, it’s delicious and I could eat it by the spoonful.

Keto Friendly Butterscotch Chips

Lily’s butterscotch chips debuted at Walmart a few months ago, and suddenly started appearing all over social media. And within a few weeks I had about a bajillion requests for recipes to use them in.

Turns out that these are a Walmart exclusive, so I hit up a few Walmarts near me and… no luck. Either they weren’t carrying them yet or they were completely out of stock.

In the end, I had to sweet talk Lily’s into sending me a few bags directly, which they generously did. And I promised I’d whip up something delicious to share… which I clearly did!

Close up shot of keto butterscotch bars on parchment paper on a white table.

Keto butterscotch “oatmeal” bars

I had so many ideas for trying out these new baking chips and top of my list was something with an oatmeal-like texture.

A good friend of mine makes these high-carb butterscotch oatmeal cookies that are absolutely delicious. I can’t eat them, of course, but I had a tiny taste at a party one time, and I’ve wanted to make a keto version ever since.

So I took some inspiration from my own Keto Oatmeal Cookies, using the flaked coconut and sliced almonds as the base. But I made them even gooier, with plenty of brown butter and brown sugar substitute to really bring out that butterscotch flavor.

Tip for making butterscotch bars

These keto bars are super easy to make and full of such deliciousness. Here are my best tips for getting it right:

  1. Brown the butter, as this helps deepen that unique butterscotch flavor. Then make sure to let it cool properly before adding it to the bars so it doesn’t cook the egg or melt the chips.
  2. Grind the coconut and almonds together in a food processor until they resemble oat flakes. This gives the bars their oatmeal like consistency.
  3. Use a brown sugar substitute for a more authentic butterscotch flavor. I love Brown Swerve but there are other options out there as well. If you can’t find brown sweetener, you can add a tsp or two of molasses to the bars and it will add less than 1g of carbs to each serving.
  4. Press the bars into a parchment paper lined baking pan. These are soft, tender bars, and this will allow you to lift them out more easily after they cool.
  5. Let them cool completely before attempting to lift them out and cut them up. They will be fragile and quite crumbly if you attempt it too early.
  6. May I recommend sprinkling a touch of sea salt on the tops of your bars after baking? They’re tasty on their own but for me, this took them over the top. Sweet salty deliciousness!

What to do if you don’t have keto butterscotch chips:

If you don’t live anywhere near a Walmart, these chips are going to be tough to find. But never fear, you can still pull off some keto butterscotch deliciousness.

I recommend getting hold of some butterscotch flavoring. I know that Olive Nation makes one, as does One on One Flavors. Barring that, you can always use caramel extract instead (also available from both of these companies).

Don’t skip the browned butter and brown sweetener, because both of these help amplify the butterscotch flavor. As for the chips, you can simply use chocolate, or even white chocolate, if you prefer.

Keto butterscotch bars in as stack on a white table, with one in front.

More delicious keto cookie bars

  • Keto Magic Cookie Bars
  • Keto Samoa Cookie Bars
  • Keto Tagalong Cookie Bars
  • Keto Gingerbread Cookie Bars
  • Keto Peanut Butter Cookie Fudge Bars
  • Keto Funfetti Cookie Bars
Keto butterscotch bars in as stack on a white table, with one in front.
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Keto Butterscotch Bars

These easy keto butterscotch bars have the texture of a chewy oatmeal bar with no sugars or grains. Delicious low carb treats packed with keto friendly butterscotch chips and chocolate chips.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword butterscotch bars, keto oatmeal bars
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 16 bars
Calories 169kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup flaked coconut
  • 3/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 3/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup Swerve Brown
  • 1/4 cup powdered Swerve Sweetener
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (can sub caramel or butterscotch flavor)
  • 1/3 cup Lily's butterscotch chips
  • 2 tbsp sugar free chocolate chips
  • Flaked sea salt for sprinkling (optional)
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325F and line an 8×8 metal baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until it becomes a deep amber color. Watch carefully, do not let it over-brown (if it froths and you can't see the color, stir it a little bit). Set aside to cool.
  • In a food processor, combine the flaked coconut and sliced almonds. Pulse a few times until the mixutre resembles oat flakes. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Whisk in the almond flour, sweeteners, baking powder, and salt, then add the browned butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined. Stir in most of the butterscotch chips, reserving about 1 tablespoon for the top.
  • Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking pan. Press the remaining butterscotch chips and the chocolate chips into the top of the bars.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown and just barely firm to the touch. Remove and let cool in the pan, then lift out by the edges of the parchment and cut into bars. Sprinkle lightly with flaked sea salt, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.1g | Protein: 3.3g | Fat: 15.4g | Fiber: 3.1g
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  1. queenbp says

    November 1, 2020 at 9:57 am

    Could these be made using hemp hearts instead of the coconut and almonds? I’m just not a fan of coconut. BTW, thank you so much for all the work you put into developing these recipes. They are all amazing!

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      November 3, 2020 at 11:18 am

      Hmmm, not really sure but you can experiment!

      Reply
  2. Chris Houck says

    November 1, 2020 at 10:57 am

    I found these butterscotch chips at the Walmart in Wood Village. Have you tried that one yet?

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      November 1, 2020 at 1:06 pm

      Oh thanks! That one is a bit far from me but very good to know.

      Reply
  3. Carol Moore says

    November 1, 2020 at 1:04 pm

    Hello, Carolyn,
    looking forward to trying these—gotta get to my Walmart.

    Just curious: I bought King Arthur “Keto Flour” at my local grocery store—haven’t tried it yet, but wondered whether you.have and if so, what you think?

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      November 3, 2020 at 5:00 pm

      Carolyn posted a recipe for popovers using the KA Keto flour on her instagram acct about a week ago. I bought the flour at my local grocery store also and made them right away….delicious!

      Found the butterscotch chips (yay!) — cant wait to try these bars!

      Reply
  4. Sam says

    November 1, 2020 at 3:09 pm

    Any suggestions for those of us who can’t have coconut or tree nuts? I was thinking of oat fiber for the coconut flakes and maybe lupin flour for the almond flour – but I’m not sure if that is a good substitute and what amounts to use.

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      November 1, 2020 at 3:15 pm

      Sorry, neither of those are great subs for the ingredients in this recipe. I’m really not sure what to say here. Oat fibre in place of flaked coconut? Simply not going to work.

      Reply
  5. carol walter says

    November 1, 2020 at 6:46 pm

    I think I will make these tonight. I don’t have butterscotch chips, so will use choc chips for the first time in three years since I have been low carb. I like to make bars because they are easier than cookies. thank you Carolyn.

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      November 20, 2020 at 2:01 pm

      Can these be frozen?

      Reply
  6. Della Burruss says

    November 1, 2020 at 7:43 pm

    This is awesome. My Walmart had butterscotch and peppermint!! Thank you!!!

    Reply
  7. Jane says

    November 4, 2020 at 9:41 am

    5 stars
    Made these yesterday and OMG they are delicious!! Followed the recipe exactly and baked for 20 minutes. Will definately make again!

    Reply
  8. Andrea Theis says

    November 8, 2020 at 5:27 pm

    5 stars
    I made these tonight and had to try to refrain from eating all the batter before it went into the oven. I have been obsessed with browned butter ever since I made your blondies. I’m eating one now fresh out of the oven. It’s burning my mouth but it’s so worth it.

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      November 8, 2020 at 7:09 pm

      Ouch! 😉

      Reply
  9. Cyndy C says

    November 12, 2020 at 3:02 pm

    I love all the comments. I also love your browned butter blondies. So I couldn’t wait to try these.

    I followed the recipe exactly. I’ve had them in the oven for 30 min and they’re still jiggly. My oven temp is correct. I bake all the time. I’m going to keep baking them and hope for the best.

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      November 12, 2020 at 3:42 pm

      Are you using a metal pan or a ceramic or glass pan?

      Reply
      • Cyndy C says

        November 12, 2020 at 8:50 pm

        A metal pan.

        Reply
        • Carolyn says

          November 12, 2020 at 9:00 pm

          Okay so that’s not the issue. Something went wrong, though… without being in your kitchen, I can’t quite identify what.

          Reply
          • Cyndy C says

            November 12, 2020 at 9:14 pm

            I understand. I’ll have to try again. Thanks

    • Christy says

      March 25, 2021 at 10:38 am

      I’m having the same issue. I followed the recipe exactly. 😫

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        March 26, 2021 at 9:57 am

        Did you use a different sweetener? Or a non-metal pan?

        Reply
  10. Dawnj says

    November 12, 2020 at 6:15 pm

    5 stars
    Big hit! Couldn’t get my hands on butterscotch Lilys, used Lily’s salted caramel chips. Very yummy as a sub. Made the recipe as printed pressing the chocolate Lily’s chips on top. They are easy to whip up and have the WOW taste for a same day supper dessert. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      November 12, 2020 at 8:31 pm

      Great choice, the salted caramel chips are delicious!

      Reply
  11. Sharon says

    November 15, 2020 at 7:08 pm

    I’m allergic to coconut so what can I substitute? These look so good except for that little issue.

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      November 15, 2020 at 7:32 pm

      You can do more sliced almonds.

      Reply
  12. Jen says

    December 5, 2020 at 9:16 am

    5 stars
    I always feel like butterscotch is so underrated so thank you for allowing it to shine in these bars! Delicious!

    Reply
  13. Anna says

    December 5, 2020 at 11:51 am

    5 stars
    My keto friends loved these bars! I will be making them again soon!

    Reply
  14. Ginny says

    December 5, 2020 at 12:22 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you so much for such a delicious recipe. I have been trying to take advantage of more keto recipes and this one is a real treat.

    Reply
  15. Diane M Hilliard says

    January 15, 2021 at 4:13 pm

    5 stars
    Okay so funny story. I mixed these up and got them in the oven and baked them for the alloted time. Then I went into the kitchen to get ready to make the oatmeal cookies and I was going to process the coconut and almonds, and my processor is full of almonds and coconut. I forgot to mix it into the batter. What to do what to do? I pulled it out of the oven, poured the almonds and coconut into a bowl, dumped the pretty liquidy baked goods into the bowl, mixed it all up, put it back in the oven for about 10 minutes, and let it bake. I figured what is there to lose? I let it cool for over an hour and then took the parchment out and cut up the bars. Some of them are not quite solid, but every single one of them is delicious! I put them in a container and separated the levels with parchment paper and set it in the refrigerator. Hoping that will solidify them up a little bit, but if it doesn’t I’ll eat them the way they are LOL

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      January 16, 2021 at 9:30 am

      How did they turn out?

      Reply
  16. Cheryl says

    January 19, 2021 at 7:58 pm

    Can you use pecans instead of almonds? My mouth is watering. I have always loved bars with butterscotch chips in them.

    Reply
  17. Jamie says

    January 22, 2021 at 8:43 am

    I made this for my family tonight! Loved everything about the recipe, except that it was too sweet for us. Nect time, I will cut back on the sweetener! Thank you so much for all of the wonderful recipes!

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      January 22, 2021 at 1:52 pm

      Well, Jamie, you just learned the first rule of thumb about keto sweeteners… we all experience them very differently, even in terms of sweetness! Do what you gotta do to make it good for you and your family.

      Reply
  18. Kelly says

    February 10, 2021 at 4:33 pm

    Hi, could you make a keto dairy free butterscotch chips recipe, I can find keto dairy free chocolate chips & regular vegan butterscotch chips, but the vegan on has sugar in them, I love butterscotch but lately dairy hates me so I’m trying to do a keto dairy free diet, it would be great if I could make or buy a keto dairy free butterscotch chips.

    Reply
  19. Ben says

    March 11, 2021 at 12:39 pm

    5 stars
    Finally came across the Lily’s butterscotch at Whole Paycheck last trip, and made these bars for the first time today. Holy cow, they are phenomenal! I did let mine go about 21 minutes since they weren’t quite set at 18-19 minutes. They turned out great, though, and I will gladly make it again in the future!

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      March 11, 2021 at 6:05 pm

      Glad you found them! I noticed them there last week.

      Reply
  20. Kim says

    April 3, 2021 at 9:20 pm

    I found the chips at Whole Foods 😁 I will be making these for Easter.

    Reply

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