These no-bake keto Mississippi mud bars are a great way to satisfy your chocolate sweet tooth in a way that’s totally keto-friendly. You’ll even be making your own low carb keto marshmallow to use in these bars. This is one keto dessert recipe that you won’t want to miss.

How to Make Keto Marshmallows

Here’s how to make the keto marshmallow that you’ll be using for your mud bars. You’ll want to prepare this first to allow it to sit overnight:

Prepare the baking pan. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Dust. Dust the parchment paper with ½ tablespoon of coconut flour and set the baking pan aside.
Hydrate the gelatin. Add ⅓ cup of water to a small saucepan and sprinkle the gelatin evenly over top of it. Allow it to hydrate for 5 minutes.
Dissolve. Heat the gelatin mixture over medium low heat for 3-4 minutes until everything has dissolved.
Remove from heat. Remove the gelatin mixture from the heat and set aside.
Beat the egg. Use a hand mixer to beat the egg white for 2 minutes.
Add sweetener and cream of tartar. Add the cream of tartar and a low carb granulated sweetener like Stevia and beat until the mixture becomes thick and creates soft peaks.
Add the gelatin. Pour the gelatin mixture into the egg mixture in a steady stream and then keep beating on high speed for approximately 7-10 minutes, or at least long enough for the mixture to triple in volume.
Finish it off. Transfer the marshmallow mixture into the prepared baking pan and smooth out the top with the back of a spoon. Dust the top with the remaining coconut flour and pat down.
Wait. Allow the marshmallow mixture to sit overnight.

How to Make No-Bake Keto Mississippi Mud Bars

Follow these instructions to finish off making these no-bake Mississippi mud bars:

Prepare the baking pan. Line a 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Combine the dry ingredients. Add the almond flour, cacao powder, and sweetener to a bowl and mix to combine.
Add the butter and vanilla. Add the melted butter and pure vanilla extract and mix to combine.
Refrigerate. Press the dough into the prepared baking pan and refrigerate for a minimum of one hour.
Prepare the marshmallow mixture. Remove the marshmallow mixture from the baking pan and cut it into small cubes.
Prepare the mud bars. Remove the chocolate layer from the fridge and sprinkle it with the chopped marshmallows and toasted pecans.
Prepare the chocolate frosting. Add the heavy cream to a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat and add in the sugar free dark chocolate and whisk to combine.
Pour. Pour the chocolate frosting mixture over top of the bars.
Refrigerate. Refrigerate the mud bars for a minimum of 2 hours.
Serve. Remove from the fridge, slice into 16 bars, and serve.

What Are Mud Bars?

Mississippi mud bars are a famous confectionary treat that originated in the state that it gets its namesake from.

Mud bars are traditionally made with a blend of chocolate, white chocolate, pecans, caramel, and sometimes marshmallow as well.

Are Keto Mud Bars Healthy?

These particular keto mud bars are a perfectly healthy dessert option.

Using low carb, keto approved ingredients like cocoa powder, almond flour, and your own homemade keto marshmallow keeps this recipe full of protein, healthy fats, fiber, antioxidants, and a wide variety of essential micronutrients.

Can I Freeze These Mud Bars for Later?

These keto Mississippi mud bars freeze incredibly well.

All you’ll have to do is keep the bars sealed tightly inside of an airtight container and they’ll keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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