Chocolate is an amazing superfood. It is loaded with antioxidant polyphenols and important nutrients like the mineral magnesium.

Unfortunately, most commercial chocolate products are loaded with sugar which will lead to inflammation in the body and knock you out of the Keto Zone.

That is why we are sharing this easy and delicious keto chocolate bar recipe.

Now you can get the health benefits of chocolate without consuming unnecessary carbs.

The best part is our Keto Zone Hazelnut Chocolate Bars are great as a keto dessert, a holiday treat, or even a daily low-carb snack.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup organic cocoa butter
• 1/2 cup organic cocoa powder
• 1 scoop MCT Oil Powder, Hazelnut
• 1/4 cup organic hazelnuts, chopped
• 1/4 cup non-GMO erythritol (or N. American hardwood xylitol)
• 1/2 teaspoon organic vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

1. Melt cocoa butter in a saucepan over very low heat (you can also use a double broiler or chocolate melter).
2. Add in the cocoa powder, MCT Oil Powder, sea salt, and erythritol.
3. Whisk together until well combined.
4. Remove mixture from heat.
5. Stir in the vanilla chopped hazelnuts.
6. Spread mixture on pan covered with parchment paper.
7. Chocolate should be about 1/2 inch thick.
8. Place chocolate in the refrigerator for about an hour to firm.
9. Once firm, remove from the fridge and carefully cut into bars of desired size.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serves: 5

Per serving:

Calories: 139 kcalories

Fat: 14 grams

Total carbohydrates: 6 grams

Fiber: 1 grams

Sugar alcohols: 4 grams

Net Carbs: 1 grams

Protein: 3 grams

How did your chocolate bars turn out? Let us know in the comments below!

Recipe adapted from lowcarbyum.com

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