Low calorie bar "setter"

raysputin

What can I use to hold fibre bars together?

I make my own low carb, high fibre snacks using 65% fibre mix, cocoa and sugar substitute. They are no bake and need something to hold the ingredients together so they will set in the fridge. I have used unsalted butter and copha but both of these have negatives such as high calories and/or saturated fats.

What can I use to replace the shortening that isn't loaded with carbs and calories? Margarine is too soft at fridge temperatures.

orlcam

Have you thought about agar? It's like gelatin/pectin but is vegetable (from algae) derived (so vegan), odorless, tasteless, gluten free, low cal, and about 70% fiber.

Some local markets may have it, if not try an asian grocery, if not then amazon definitely has it.

raysputin

Thank you Oricam,

I picked up some gelatin powder from the supermarket because it was easy to find and I have no problem with animal-based products. I think the powder will be better than leaves or sachets because I can control the quantity better. When I finish my current stack of copha-based bars, I will make a batch using a strong gelatin presence and see what happens. If the gelatin is not suitable, I will hunt for some agar.

orlcam

I know amazon carries powdered agar for sure, not an immediate solution but you can get it for future attempts.

Good luck with it

ana3067

Nut butters, Vitafiber (can be pricey to buy online though, I've never used it but the website that sells it internationally is actually based in my city so I am curious to try it sicne I wouldn't need to pay shipping).

Fat is fine to eat. Sugar and salt are fine to eat. Carbs are also good. Food is good.

carcarxx94

I use a little bit of honey or agave with a bit of nut butter or some dates that have been soaked in some hot water and pureed / mashed.

conniehgtv

alot of recipes rely on dates, also Alton Brown Foodnetwork.com has some great recipes