Keto Cranberry Bliss Bars

If you love the famous coffee shop holiday treats, you will really enjoy these keto cranberry bliss bars.

I wanted to make a version at home that tastes just as rich, but without all the sugar.

This recipe is completely low carb and keto friendly, so you can enjoy a sweet dessert without feeling heavy afterward.

The base is soft and chewy, while the cream cheese frosting on top adds a nice tangy flavor.

They are very easy to slice into triangles and share with your family during the holiday season.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Coffeehouse Copycat – You get the famous bakery flavor at home without any of the sugar or carbs.

Incredibly Chewy Texture – Almond and coconut flour create an ultra soft, dense base that rivals a traditional bakery blondie.

Sweet and Tart Balance – Tangy cranberries and fresh orange zest cut through the rich white chocolate in every single bite.

Luscious Cream Cheese Frosting – The thick, citrus-infused frosting takes these bars to a completely new level of pure dessert indulgence.

Recipe Ingredients

For the Blondie Base

• 1/2 cup Butter, Melted
• 1/2 cup Brown Erythritol Sweetener
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1 tsp Orange Zest
• 1 1/2 cups Almond Flour
• 2 tbsp Coconut Flour
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/2 cup Sugar Free Dried Cranberries, Divided
• 1/3 cup Sugar Free White Chocolate Chips

For the Frosting

• 6 oz Cream Cheese, Softened
• 2 tbsp Butter, Softened
• 1/2 cup Powdered Erythritol
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1 tsp Orange Zest

For the Drizzle

• 1/4 cup Sugar Free White Chocolate Chips
• 1 tsp Coconut Oil

How To Make

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides.

Step 2

Whisk the melted butter with the brown sweetener, then whisk in the eggs, vanilla and orange zest until smooth.

Step 3

Add the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, ginger and salt and stir until combined. Fold in 1/3 cup of the dried cranberries and 1/3 cup white chocolate chips.

Step 4

Spread the batter in the pan and bake for 22 to 26 minutes, until golden and set in the center. Cool completely in the pan.

Step 5

Beat the cream cheese, softened butter, powdered erythritol, vanilla and orange zest until fluffy. Spread evenly over the cooled blondie base.

Step 6

Sprinkle the remaining cranberries over the frosting. Melt the white chocolate chips for the drizzle with the coconut oil in 20-second bursts, stir until smooth and drizzle over the top.

Step 7

Chill for 30 minutes to set. Lift out, slice into 8 rectangles, then halve each one diagonally to make 16 triangles.

Tips

Melt the White Chocolate Carefully

Sugar free white chocolate burns much faster than regular chocolate. From my experience, heating it in short 15 to 20 second intervals is the safest approach.

Stir thoroughly after each burst, even if the chips still look solid. The residual heat in the bowl will finish melting them smoothly without causing the chocolate to seize.

Cool the Base Completely

Make sure the baked blondie base is entirely cold before you spread on the frosting.

If the base is even slightly warm, the butter and cream cheese will melt into an oily layer. I recommend popping the pan into the fridge for 20 minutes if you want to speed up the cooling process.

Use Finely Ground Almond Flour

You will get the best results if you pick blanched, super-fine almond flour instead of coarse almond meal.

Almond meal contains bits of dark skin that make low carb bars heavy and gritty. Fine flour creates that soft, chewy texture you expect from a coffeehouse blondie.

More Recipes

• Keto Cranberry Orange Cheesecake
• Keto Cranberry Yogurt Loaf
• Keto Cream Cheese Swirl Blondies
• Keto Raspberry White Chocolate Blondies
• Keto White Chocolate Macadamia Blondies

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use regular dried cranberries instead of sugar free ones?

Regular dried cranberries are almost always packed with added cane sugar, which will quickly raise the carb count of your treats.

To keep the recipe strictly low carb, look for brands sweetened with erythritol or allulose, or you can dry fresh cranberries at home using your oven.