These keto protein bars take just 15 minutes to make and have 13g of protein per serving. They're made with heart healthy macadamia nuts and sugar-free white chocolate for a delectable keto snack. Only 2g net carbs per bar!
Line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment or waxed paper. Set aside about 10 of the macadamia nuts and use a sharp knife to chop them finely.
Place the remaining macadamia nuts in a food processor and grind until they start to release their oils and become a nut butter. You will have to scrape down the blade and sides of the processor multiple times.
Add the protein powder, almond flour, sweetener, vanilla, and salt. Continue to process until well mixed, scraping down the sides as needed.
At this point, the mixture will be quite dry. Add ¼ cup of the water and continue to process until the mixture begins to clump together. Add more water as needed, a little at a time. Once you can squeeze the mixture together in the palm of your hand, it's ready.
Transfer to a bowl and stir in half of the white chocolate chips and chopped nuts. Press the mixture into the prepared pan firmly and evenly. Refrigerate about an hour to firm up.
Lift out by the edges of the parchment and slice into 8 bars.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the remaining white chocolate chips and the coconut oil. Melt on high in short bursts, stirring frequently until smooth. Drizzle over the bars.
Notes
Storage Information: These bars don't spoil easily and are firm enough to be left at room temperature for several hours. But I recommend keeping them in the fridge in a covered container most of the time. They will keep for several weeks. Protein powder: I recommend unflavored whey protein isolate for this recipe, as flavored varieties will overwhelm the macadamia flavor. Other kinds of protein work as well but collagen may not require as much added water. So add it just a tablespoon at a time.Sweetener Options: Because these bars aren't baked, you want to choose a powdered sweetener, to avoid grittiness. But they should work with any powdered sweetener. You can also cut down on the erythritol by adding some stevia or monk fruit extract.