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Wait until you give this keto magic cookie bars recipe a try! These bars have a few different names; they also go by seven layer magic bars because they have so many layers of goodness. They start with a buttery almond flour crust topped with keto chocolate hazelnut spread, pecans, shredded coconut, sugar-free chocolate chips, and then a dreamy layer of keto condensed milk that bakes up to a dreamy, gooey, caramel.
While it sounds like a lot, these gluten-free magic bars come together really quickly, have no fear. The hardest part? Letting the healthy cookie bars cool – which is a must so they properly set up!
No matter what you call them, if you’re a fan of chocolate, you’ll be a fan of these. And I’m so happy that you guys all love chocolate as much as I do… and ChocZero is the best around! Just like my keto chocolate cookies, low carb chocolate chip muffins, sugar-free chocolate syrup, keto white chocolate macadamia nut cookies, and chocolate peanut butter cheesecake (whew, quite a list!), these seven layer magic bars are made with ChocZero chocolates.
While you might have seen the chocolate chips before, the ChocZero Sugar-Free Chocolate Hazelnut Spread is a new item and you are going to want to get your hands on it! It’s rich and creamy and made with NO SUGAR!
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Keto Magic Bars Ingredients
- ChocZero Sugar-Free Chocolate Hazelnut Spread – You won’t believe how delicious this spread is! It tastes just like the real thing – without the sugar and carbs.
- ChocZero Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate Chips – I use these chips all the time for everything from snacking to baking. They are sweet and smooth, with no aftertaste!
- Keto Sweetened Condensed Milk – This sweet and creamy condensed milk has all of the flavor and thickness of regular condensed milk, but without the sugar and carbs. And it caramelizes when heated, just like the sugary kind.
- Blanched Almond Flour – Be sure to use this super fine blanched almond flour for the best crust.
- Monk Fruit Allulose Blend – The best sugar substitute for these keto 7-layer bars (see below for other options).
- Butter – I recommend grass-fed for best flavor and nutrition.
- Vanilla extract – Use a high quality for best flavor.
- Pecans – Buy chopped pecans to save some time.
- Unsweetened shredded coconut – Mine was super fine, so is not as visible in the bars below. If you want the coconut to show up more in the bars, use medium shredded instead of super fine like mine.
How To Make Keto Magic Cookie Bars
Here’s how to make these gluten-free magic cookie bars:
- Make keto condensed milk. Make keto condensed milk according to instructions here.
- Mix crust. In a medium bowl, stir together almond flour and sweetener. Stir in melted butter and vanilla and mix until crumbly. Press cookie dough tightly into lined pan.
- Assemble seven layer magic bars. Drop dollops of ChocZero Sugar-Free Chocolate Hazelnut Spread and spread over crust. Top with chopped pecans, coconut, and ChocZero Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate Chips. Pour condensed milk evenly over the top of the bars.
- Bake. Bake until bars are golden brown and slightly jiggly.
- Cool. Allow bars to cool completely before removing them from the pan and slicing.
Gluten-Free Magic Bars FAQs
How do you cut magic cookie bars?
The bars will be jiggly and not ready to cut when they come out of the oven, so don’t try to dig in too soon! (It’s hard, I know.)
They will set once they cool. Once they are cooled, lift the edges of the parchment paper to remove from the pan, then use a large chef’s knife to cut straight down. Do not use a see-saw motion, or the bars can crumble.
Are magic bars keto?
Most magic bars would not be keto, as they are made with sweetened condensed milk, sugar, and plenty of conventional chocolate.
This version is made with an almond-flour crust, keto sweetened condensed milk, and keto chocolate… because we deserve seven layer magic bars, too! Each serving has just 2.4 grams net carbs.
Are magic cookie bars gluten-free?
Most magic cookie bars would not be gluten-free, as they are made with a flour-based crust.
These seven layer magic cookie bars are gluten-free since the crust is made with almond flour instead of white flour.
Can I use a different sweetener?
I recommend using Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend in the crust of these bars, because it tastes and acts like sugar.
You can also use the same sweetener to make the keto condensed milk layer, or allulose like the recipe calls for. An allulose-based sweetener is highly recommended for this layer, because it dissolves well so that your healthy cookie bars have a smooth texture. Other sweeteners will tend to be more gritty, but you could try them. Refer to my sweetener conversion chart.
Can I use coconut flour?
I haven’t tried that, sorry. As an estimate, you could try replacing the 1 cup almond flour in the crust with 1/4 to 1/3 cup coconut flour to reach a similar consistency. But, then you wouldn’t have enough volume of the crust dough to fill the pan, and would need to multiply the crust by 3-4 times to get enough.
Storage Instructions
Do you have to refrigerate magic cookie bars?
You can keep the low carb 7-layer bars at room temperature for 1-2 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
Can you freeze healthy magic cookie bars?
Yes, you can freeze the bars for 2-3 months. I would recommend cutting into individual pieces so that you can take them out of the freezer as needed. 🙂
More Easy Keto Bars
If you like this keto magic cookie bar recipe, you might also like some of these:
Tools To Make Healthy Cookie Bars
Tap the links below to see the items used to make this recipe.
- ChocZero Sugar-Free Chocolate Hazelnut Spread – This is the star of these seven layer magic bars!
- ChocZero Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate Chips – You’ll need these chocolate chips for topping the healthy cookie bars, but you’ll also find yourself snacking on them. 😉
- 8×8 Inch Pan – Be sure to use an 8×8 pan so that the layers of these healthy cookie bars fit properly.
- Offset Spatula – Easily spread the chocolate hazelnut spread with this spatula.
Low Carb Keto Magic Bars Recipe
Keto Magic Cookie Bars Recipe
Seven layer keto magic cookie bars have a shortbread crust topped with chocolate hazelnut spread, pecans, coconut, chocolate chips, and gooey caramelized condensed milk. Everyone will love these healthy cookie bars!
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Line a 8x8 in (23x23 cm) baking pan with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, stir together the almond flour and sweetener.
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In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter and vanilla. Mix into the almond flour mixture, pressing with the back of a spoon or spatula, until a crumbly dough forms.
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Press the cookie dough tightly into the lined pan.
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Drop dollops of chocolate hazelnut spread over the crust and spread evenly. Top with chopped pecans, followed by the coconut, and finally the chocolate chips.
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Pour the condensed milk evenly over everything.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the top is golden and just slightly jiggly when gently shaking the pan.
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Allow the bars to cool completely before removing from the pan and slicing.
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Serving size: 1 bar, or 1/16 entire recipe
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36 Comments
Bob
0Any suggestions for a substitute for the coconut? I detest coconut.
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Bob, This recipe is most likely not for you, I suggest checking out another one of my chocolate chip recipes.
chris zatkulak
0Have you ever made the magic bars without the hazel nut spread? its so expensive and I just wonder if its essential to the success of the bar?
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Chris, I have never tested this recipe without the hazelnut spread. In my opinion, it is vital to the success of the recipe.
Nannyberry
0These hands down are thee best keto bars ever!! I keep a supply of these delicious bars in my freezer. I allow myself 1 each day. This curbs my appetite thoughout the day knowing I can have another one tomorrow. 😃 I recommend the Bestie powdered and confectioners sweetener which has no aftertaste. It makes a big difference! Maya, you have the best low carb/keto desserts out there. Thank you for sharing your recipes! 😍
Helen Sohne
0I am in the middle of making these bars right now on Christmas morning. One tip I would like to share before I forget: don’t try to spread the hazelnut spread too thinly. It was mushing up my crust. But when I put it on more thickly and gently spread, it worked. All layered up now and waiting for the condensed milk to finish thickening. I will add another comment after it is all done.
Helen Sohne
0They turned out amazing. I cooled on the counter and then in the refrigerator. I cut and sampled a bit too soon, but they were perfect after a bit more cooling. I had added a sprinkling of extra chips after the hot condensed milk melted the chocolate, before baking. This kept me away from sugary treats over the holiday. Thanks Maya!
Dottie Bacon
0This recipe is incredibly delicious! I actually like them more than “regular” Magic Cookie bars. The sugar free condensed milk is a breeze to make, and is not quite as sweet as regular sweetened condensed milk, which is just fine by me. Thank you, Maya, for another delicious dessert recipe, or should I say breakfast recipe seeing as I just had one with my bulletproof coffee? LOL! YUM!
Sherri
0This is Absolutely Fabulous!! Just what I needed for the sweet tooth. The entire family loved it also. Thank You!! Looking forward to making more of your recipes!! 🙂
Lucy
0What can be substituted for the pecans? Walnuts? Hazelnuts?
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Lucy, Either walnuts or hazelnuts would work with this recipe.
Karen
0Can this be made ahead and frozen?
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Karen, Yes, you can freeze the bars for 2-3 months. I would recommend cutting them into individual pieces so that you can take them out of the freezer as needed.
Sharon
0I had trouble with the keto sweetened condensed milk so I’m not sure mine turned out as good as they could. Don’t get me wrong, they were still tasty, but my milk was thinner than I was expecting. I didn’t time it but I am pretty sure the milk simmered for at least 1 hour before I gave up waiting for thickness because it was starting to darken. Hubby even raved about them. I will try again. 🙂
Helen
0Hi Maya, I cannot get any of the Besti powdered Allulose, It says it is out of stock in the US. Can i make a batch of your keto caramel sauce using the regular allulose and use that instead?
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Helen, Yes! Caramel will give you different flavors from the traditional magic cookie recipe, but they will still be delicious!
Sara
0Truly satisfying for a sweet tooth – maybe even a little too sweet. These Magic Cookie Bars are just like the ones I remember from my childhood. I love the combination of textures and flavors, and I feel like a culinary badass now because I can say I can make keto friendly sweetened condensed milk!
Melanie Fette
0I made these bars as a surprise Birthday Cake substitute for my husband and he absolutely loved it!!’ Easy to make and so yummy!! I will be making this for all occasions!! Thank you for helping me with making my husband’s birthday amazing!!
Mary
0Of all your delicious recipes, this one is the absolute BEST!
NatCat
0Made my own chocolate hazelnut spread and almost broke my bullet! Expensive but mmmmm worth it. Loved it and making again!
Melissa
0Hi! Looks delish!! Wondering if I could sub chocolate almond butter in for choczero hazelnut spread? Would the consistency be similar? I don’t have any hazelnut spread and am hoping to make this for a last minute dinner with friends tonight. Please advise!! Thank you!
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Melissa, Although I have not personally tried this, I think the recipe should work fine with it. Please let us know how it turns out!
heather w
0Looks so yummy – can’t wait to try this at home.
Hnw
0What a great and healthy treat to try!
Kristyn
0I have been missing out!! I can’t believe I haven’t made them keto friendly before! Magic bars are my favorite & these will not disappoint!
renae
0These bars were really easy to make and very tasty.
Natalie
0Greatest dessert bar!! Oh, I could eat these anytime! So gooey & delicious!
Ann
0A great keto-friendly adaption of a classic cookie bar recipe.
Jen
0These were the perfect treat to satisfy my sweet tooth without going crazy. I’ll definitely be making these again and again.
Scarlet
0What a great guilt free treat! These keto magic bars taste so good. I will be making them again for sure.
Beth
0Oh my goodness! These magic cookie bars are amazing and so yummy! My hubby is going to be all over these!
Amy Huntley
0Such a great healthy alternative to one of my favorite recipes!
Michelle
0These bars are incredible!
Pam Greer
0Gooey, with chocolate chips and all those layers!! These are so delicious, everyone loves them!
Rebecca
0Can’t find where you list exact amount of each ingredient. That would be very helpful.
Sorry – in a hurry and just not used to having to go thru whole post to find the recipe. My only change would be to put that closer to the top.
Looks yummy.
Thanks.
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Rebecca, Feel free to use the ‘Jump to Recipe’ button at the top of the page. It will take you directly to the recipe card. Enjoy!