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Keto Blueberry Pie Bar - A Simple, Low-Carb Treat

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Almond flour (fine blanched)
  • Coconut flour
  • Granulated keto sweetener (like erythritol, allulose, or a blend)
  • Powdered keto sweetener (optional, for a smoother crumble texture)
  • Unsalted butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • Egg
  • Vanilla extract
  • Blueberries (fresh or frozen; if frozen, don’t thaw)
  • Lemon juice and lemon zest
  • Ground cinnamon (optional but lovely)
  • Xanthan gum or chia seeds (optional, to thicken the filling)
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Prep the pan and oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment, leaving overhang for easy lifting. Lightly grease the sides.
  2. Make the crust: In a bowl, mix 2 cups almond flour, 2 tablespoons coconut flour, 1/3 to 1/2 cup granulated keto sweetener, and a pinch of salt. Add 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Stir until it forms a soft, sandy dough.
  3. Par-bake the crust: Press the dough firmly and evenly into the pan. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until set and just starting to turn golden at the edges. Set aside.
  4. Make the blueberry layer: In a saucepan, add 2 1/2 cups blueberries, 2–3 tablespoons granulated sweetener, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, zest of half a lemon, and a pinch of cinnamon. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring, until the berries release juices and start to thicken.
  5. Thicken the filling (optional but helpful): Sprinkle in 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum while whisking, or stir in 1 tablespoon chia seeds. Cook 1–2 more minutes until jammy. Remove from heat to cool slightly.
  6. Make the crumble topping: In a bowl, combine 3/4 cup almond flour, 1 tablespoon coconut flour, 2–3 tablespoons powdered or granulated sweetener, a pinch of salt, and 2 tablespoons cold butter cut into small pieces. Use your fingers to rub into coarse crumbs. For extra crunch, add 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut or chopped nuts.
  7. Assemble: Spread the blueberry mixture over the warm crust. Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the top.
  8. Bake: Return the pan to the oven for 18–22 minutes, until the topping is lightly golden and the blueberry filling is bubbling at the edges.
  9. Cool completely: Let the bars cool in the pan, then chill for at least 1 hour to set. This helps them slice cleanly.
  10. Slice and serve: Lift using the parchment, cut into 9–12 bars, and enjoy. Optional: dust with a bit of powdered keto sweetener or serve with whipped cream.