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    Home » Keto Christmas Recipes » Keto Cranberry Bliss Bars

    Published: Nov 21, 2019 · Modified: Oct 16, 2021 by Carolyn

    Keto Cranberry Bliss Bars

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    This copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars recipe is as good as or better than the Starbucks version. Healthy and keto-friendly, these low carb bars will satisfy all your holiday cravings. This post is sponsored by ChocZero.

    Keto copycat cranberry bliss bars on a white plate. Christmas lights in the background.

    I am happy to say that I have long since conquered my former Starbucks addiction. Creating amazing keto versions of their popular treats like these Cranberry Bliss Bars has helped immensely. I now only frequent Starbucks when I am traveling, and even then, it’s only for a cup of black coffee.

    Now that I think of it, I have a lot of keto Starbucks copycat recipes. I clearly get plenty of inspiration from the famous coffee house chain. I do love taking some old favorites and making them keto-friendly. I’ve got keto vanilla bean scones, keto maple pecan scones, keto pumpkin cream cheese muffins, and keto gingerbread loaf, to name just a few.

    I actually have an older version of low carb cranberry bliss bars too. Really old, back from 2010 when this blog was in its nascent stages. They were fine, they were serviceable, but this recipe is much better and I felt it deserved a whole new blog post.

    Top down photo of cranberry bliss bars in the pan.

    New and Improved Keto Cranberry Bliss Bars

    What makes this newer keto cranberry bar recipe so much better? Well, a number of things. For one thing, my baking skills have improved immensely in the last 9 years and these updated bars have a more dense, chewy cookie bar quality, rather than the cake-y bars of yore.

    But an even more important factor is the development of keto-friendly white chocolate chips. At long last!

    I have tested out both brands of white chocolate chips now and I will tell you that the ChocZero chips are far superior in many ways. That, my friends, is the honest opinion of a professional home baker (because this IS my profession, after all).

    Two bags of keto white chocolate chips with the chips spilling out of one bag.

    The ChocZero chips hold their shape during baking and don’t melt away into nothingness, which is a huge benefit for keto cookies and bars. They also have a little more of the true white chocolate flavor.

    I am not knocking the other brand, as I am delighted by the fact that brands are seeing a need and trying to fill it. The keto world needs more of this. We don’t need any more keto energy bars, thank you very much. We need chocolate!

    You may have noticed that this post is sponsored by ChocZero. Do not take that as influencing my opinion whatsoever. I managed to sweet talk ChocZero into sending me some for testing and comparison and I raved so much about them that they offered to partner with me. Now that’s serendipity.

    Close up of two keto cranberry bliss bars in front of the pan on a white table.

    How to make Keto Cranberry Bliss Bars

    There are a few other things that go into the new and improved Cranberry Bliss Bars. For one thing, I made the batch smaller, fitting into a 9×9 inch pan. It serves still serves 16, but they cut more evenly into the classic triangles from Starbucks. And they have fewer carbs!

    They also have a better texture. I created the base similarly to my famous Keto Brown Butter Blondies, but I used baking soda rather than powder, so they would be more dense. I also added a little gelatin for extra chewiness.

    And of course my own sugar-free dried cranberries, which I make a big batch of every year.

    I added white chocolate chips to the bars themselves but I also melted a little to drizzle on top of the cream cheese frosting. This too is a hallmark of the Starbucks version.

    One tip when melting ANY kid of white chocolate, be it high sugar or sugar-free, is to add a little cocoa butter or coconut oil. White chocolate is even more finicky than dark or milk, and it tends to seize easily. The added oil helps it melt smoothly. But do not use butter, it thickens it too much for drizzling.

    And for heaven’s sake, do not try to melt it in the microwave unless you want a clumpy mess. Double boiler style provide much gentler heat.

    Eager to make some Keto Cranberry Bliss Bars? I know you’re going to love them! Do note that the ChocZero white chocolate chips are out of stock at the moment but don’t worry, they assure me that they are getting them back in the next few weeks. Just in time for the holiday rush!

    Cranberry bliss bars in a stack on a holiday plaid napkin.

    More Great Keto Cranberry Recipes

    • Sugar-Free Cranberry Sauce
    • Keto Cranberry Biscotti
    • Keto Cranberry Cobbler
    • Cranberry Cheesecake Pie
    • Cranberry Cream Cheese Loaf
    • Cranberry Shortbread Streusel Bars

    Keto Cranberry Bliss Bars

    This copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars recipe is as good as or better than the Starbucks version. Healthy and keto-friendly, these low carb bars will satisfy all your holiday cravings.
    5 from 19 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: cranberry bliss bars
    Prep Time: 25 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 16 bars
    Calories: 206kcal

    Ingredients

    Bars:

    • ½ cup butter softened
    • ⅔ cup Swerve Brown (can sub granulated)
    • 1 large egg room temperature
    • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger (can sub 1 teaspoon ground)
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 cups almond flour
    • 1 tablespoon grassfed gelatin
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅓ cup sugar-free white chocolate chips
    • ¼ cup sugar-free dried cranberries chopped

    Frosting:

    • 6 ounces cream cheese softened
    • ⅓ cup powdered Swerve Sweetener
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 ½ tablespoon almond milk room temperature

    Garnish and Drizzle:

    • 2 tablespoon sugar-free dried cranberries chopped
    • 3 tablespoon sugar-free white chocolate chips
    • ½ teaspoon coconut oil (or a little bit of cocoa butter)

    Instructions

    Bars

    • Preheat the oven to 325F and lightly grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
    • In a large bowl, beat the butter with the sweetener until well combined. Beat in the egg, ginger, and vanilla extract.
    • All at once, add the almond flour, gelatin, baking soda, and salt. Beat until the dough is thoroughly combined. Stir the cranberries and white chocolate chips in by hand.
    • Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake 15 to 20 minutes, until the edges are golden brown but the center is still soft to the touch. Remove and let cool completely.

    Frosting

    • In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese with the sweetener until well combined. Beat in the vanilla and then beat in the almond milk until smooth and creamy.
    • Spread the frosting evenly over the bars.

    Garnish

    • Sprinkle the bars with the chopped dried cranberries.
    • In a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water, combine the white chocolate chips and the coconut oil or cocoa butter. Stir frequently until melted and smooth.
    • Drizzle over the bars and let set 20 minutes before cuttng into bars.
    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Cranberry Bliss Bars
    Amount Per Serving (1 bar)
    Calories 206 Calories from Fat 162
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 18g28%
    Carbohydrates 5.9g2%
    Fiber 3.3g13%
    Protein 4.5g9%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Rikki says

      February 03, 2021 at 6:30 pm

      5 stars
      So excited to make this! What kind of almond milk do you use? Unsweetened? Unsweetened vanilla?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        February 04, 2021 at 9:07 am

        Unsweetened and unflavoured.

        Reply
    2. Amy says

      January 30, 2021 at 4:40 pm

      5 stars
      I just made these, they are unbelievable. I will absolutely make them again. Thanks for the amazing low carb recipe 🙂

      Reply
    3. Kathryn says

      December 13, 2020 at 10:03 am

      Can you substitute anything for the beef grass fed gelatin

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        December 13, 2020 at 3:17 pm

        just skip it. They won’t be quite as chewy

        Reply
    4. Laura says

      December 09, 2020 at 12:35 pm

      Was curious have you tried same recipe with the lily’s white chocolate chips? I have those and was wondering if it would change the taste or if it would still be good.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        December 09, 2020 at 3:47 pm

        It would be just as good. They’re both excellent brands!

        Reply
    5. Vhm says

      December 05, 2020 at 3:09 pm

      5 stars
      Wowza. Made these today and they’re spectacular. I added orange zest to the dough as it mixed. The included two tablespoons chopped pistachios to the topping. Definitely in my top 3 low carb treats.

      Reply
    6. Kate says

      December 01, 2020 at 6:01 pm

      5 stars
      WOW WOW WOW! These taste incredible and were very easy to make! Thank you for this recipe and Merry Christmas!

      Reply
    7. Vicki says

      November 18, 2020 at 9:19 pm

      5 stars
      I had to comment on these. They are outstanding!! Although prepping the cranberries makes it a 2-day process, it was totally worth the work. I rarely buy from Starbucks (I prefer Peet’s) so I had no idea what to expect. Wow! I added just a few finely chopped walnuts to the top as well. My biggest problem is how to store them. I was thinking about freezing half the batch as I’m the only one in my house who eats these desserts (my husband is an “ice cream guy”). Do you think I can?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        November 19, 2020 at 9:31 am

        Yes you should be able to freeze these!

        Reply
    8. Rene says

      November 10, 2020 at 11:04 pm

      5 stars
      I just made these and they are soooo good! One of the best keto desserts I’ve made so far! Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
    9. Elaine says

      October 29, 2020 at 3:42 pm

      I am wondering what the gelatin does to the recipe? I made the and substituted SF jello (it was all I had) they tasted great but were a bit greasy.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        October 29, 2020 at 5:06 pm

        Chewiness. You can skip it if you need to.

        Reply
    10. jill s says

      August 13, 2020 at 1:44 am

      Hi is the gelatin added in powder form or bloomed ?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        August 13, 2020 at 10:48 am

        Powder. If I wanted you to bloom it, I would give those instructions.

        Reply
    11. Mick says

      June 05, 2020 at 1:54 pm

      5 stars
      I took the easy way out and subbed in a 1/4 cup walnuts for the 1/4 cup of cranberries so I could sprinkle some store bought cranberries on top. But damn. The texture, the density, and the flavour. Carolyn Ketchum you are the queen of Keto.

      Reply
    12. Jacquee says

      March 28, 2020 at 9:34 pm

      Hi! This looks like a great recipe for those of us craving the ultra-delectable cranberry bliss bars. I did notice that the photograph shows orange zest, which is included in the Starbucks recipe, but alas did not seem to be included in this recipe. Do you think that adding a tsp. of orange zest would hurt?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        March 29, 2020 at 8:47 am

        Feel free to add some. I found it overpowered the white chocolate.

        Reply
    13. Amy in GA says

      February 03, 2020 at 9:37 am

      5 stars
      Delicious and beautiful! Thanks for another great recipe!
      I would love to know what you use for cutting and wanted to see what your fix would be for difficulty in actually drizzling the drizzle! Maybe just a little bit more coconut oil?

      Reply
    14. SandyW says

      January 06, 2020 at 2:47 pm

      5 stars
      I love this recipe! I had planned on making for Christmas and ran out of time. Made them this morning and they are delicious. I love all your recipes, Carolyn. Thank you so much!

      Reply
    15. Gabrielle A Yoder says

      January 04, 2020 at 11:45 pm

      This looks like an awesome update I can’t wait to try. However, the original SB bars have orange in them AND it looks like there are little flecks of orange in yours as well. Maybe you left the orange zest out of the recipe? Just checking. I’m planning to add it to mine either way. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        January 05, 2020 at 10:21 am

        You can certainly put some in. I skipped writing it into the recipe since the flavor didn’t come through as much with all the competing flavours going on (ginger, white chocolate, cranberries). It certainly doesn’t change anything in terms of texture.

        Reply
    16. Jennifer says

      December 19, 2019 at 1:37 pm

      Looks look so good! I am planning on making them for Christmas, but I’m trying to start some of my baking now. Do you think these would freeze well? Or would they get soggy? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        December 19, 2019 at 1:45 pm

        The bars would freeze well but I would wait to frost them until you thaw.

        Reply
    17. Felicia says

      December 17, 2019 at 11:13 am

      5 stars
      I cannot tell you how excited I am to make these for Christmas day! I may add some orange peel in the batter and sliced almonds in the topping. I love your passion for bringing us much healthier versions of the treats we love most! You are a life changer!! A life-saver!!

      Reply
    18. Cindy Baugh says

      December 13, 2019 at 7:36 pm

      I got my hands on some ChocZero white chocolate chips, so I had to make these again. Once again, they did not disappoint. The Coc Zero chips are the bomb. I’m going to try freezing some of the bars this time. I’m so happy to have found a LC baking site that actually has recipes that taste good!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        December 13, 2019 at 7:48 pm

        So glad you feel that way!

        Reply
    19. Angela says

      December 13, 2019 at 1:59 pm

      Looks so good! Really excited to make these. Also is there any way I can substitute the gelatin with unflavored collagen peptides powder?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        December 13, 2019 at 5:42 pm

        You can try it. It’s not quite as chewy but should be okay.

        Reply
    20. Nichole says

      December 13, 2019 at 9:26 am

      I have a glass 9×9 baking dish, do I need to use parchment paper ??

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        December 13, 2019 at 9:48 am

        I don’t think so, but I would at least grease it. Also be ready for the baking time to change because glass heats very differently than metal. Reduce the heat by about 25F and bake it about 10 minutes longer.

        Reply
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