Keto Pop Tart Bars Recipe

Introduction

These Keto Pop Tart Bars offer a delicious low-carb twist on a nostalgic classic. Packed with almond flour and a sugar-free raspberry jam filling, they’re perfect for a guilt-free breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups almond flour
• ⅓ cup erythritol sweetener (see expert tips for more options)
• 2 tablespoons coconut flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup butter (melted)
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¾ cup sugar free raspberry jam (can swap other flavors)
• ⅔ cup Swerve Confectioners
• 2 to 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons keto sprinkles

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line an 8×8 inch metal baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhanging edges for easy removal.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, erythritol, coconut flour, and salt. Stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract until the dough begins to clump together.
3. Step 3: Press a little over half of the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool for 10 minutes.
4. Step 4: Spread the sugar-free raspberry jam over the cooled crust. Crumble or sprinkle the remaining dough evenly over the jam, pressing lightly to even it out.
5. Step 5: Bake for another 20 to 25 minutes, until the topping is golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely, then refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up.
6. Step 6: Whisk the Swerve Confectioners with 2 tablespoons of heavy cream in a medium bowl. Add additional cream or water as needed until the glaze reaches a spreadable consistency.
7. Step 7: Spread the glaze evenly over the chilled bars and sprinkle with keto sprinkles. Return to the fridge for about 30 minutes to let the glaze set. Lift bars out using the parchment edges and cut into 16 pieces.

Tips & Variations

• Swap erythritol for monk fruit sweetener for a different low-carb sweetener option.
• Try other sugar-free jam flavors like strawberry or blueberry for variety.
• Use silicone keto-friendly sprinkles or crushed nuts for topping if preferred.
• For a thicker glaze, reduce the heavy cream gradually until desired thickness is reached.

Storage

Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. They can also be wrapped tightly and frozen for up to one month. Reheat chilled bars briefly in a toaster oven or microwave if desired, but they’re best served cool or at room temperature.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these bars nut-free?

This recipe relies heavily on almond flour for texture and flavor, so nut-free substitution is challenging. You might try a seed flour like sunflower seed flour, but expect a different texture and taste.

Is the frosting easy to customize?

Yes, you can adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of powdered sweetener or use a different liquid such as unsweetened almond milk instead of cream to control consistency and flavor.

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These Keto Pop Tart Bars are a delicious low-carb treat featuring a buttery almond flour crust, a layer of sugar-free raspberry jam, and a sweet glaze topping with keto-friendly sprinkles. Perfect for a guilt-free snack or dessert, they mimic the nostalgic flavors of pop tarts while keeping it keto and sugar-free.

• Author: Rita
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
• Yield: 16 bars 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Low Carb

Ingredients

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Crust and Filling

• 2 ½ cups almond flour
• ⅓ cup erythritol sweetener
• 2 tablespoons coconut flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup butter, melted
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¾ cup sugar-free raspberry jam (can swap other flavors)

Glaze and Topping

• ⅔ cup Swerve Confectioners
• 2 to 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons keto sprinkles

Instructions

1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line an 8×8 inch metal baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhanging edges for easy removal later.
2. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, erythritol sweetener, coconut flour, and salt. Stir in melted butter and vanilla extract until the dough begins to clump together.
3. Form Bottom Crust and Bake: Press a little over half of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
4. Add Jam Layer and Top Crust: Spread sugar-free raspberry jam evenly over the cooled crust. Sprinkle the remaining dough mixture over the jam to cover it, then press lightly with your hands to even out the top crust layer.
5. Bake the Bars: Bake again for 20 to 25 minutes until the top crust is golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool completely, then refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up.
6. Prepare the Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk the confectioners’ sweetener with 2 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream. Add more cream or a little water as needed to thin out the glaze to a brushable consistency.
7. Glaze and Decorate: Spread the glaze evenly over the chilled bars and sprinkle with keto sprinkles. Return to the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to let the glaze set.
8. Slice and Serve: Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars from the pan. Cut into 16 bars and serve chilled.

Notes

• Ensure the crust is pressed firmly to prevent it from crumbling when sliced.
• You can substitute erythritol with other keto-friendly sweeteners such as monk fruit or allulose depending on preference.
• Choose your favorite sugar-free jam flavor to customize the filling.
• Keep the bars refrigerated to maintain firmness and glaze set.
• For a dairy-free version, substitute butter and heavy cream with coconut oil and coconut cream respectively.
• Use parchment paper to easily remove the bars from the pan without breaking.

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