No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars
Delicious no bake chocolate peanut butter protein bars that taste like a peanut butter cup. A perfect snack to keep in your fridge!
Equipment
- medium bowl
- Small saucepan
- 8x4 inch pan
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- ⅓ cup ground flaxseed meal
- ½ cup vanilla or plain protein powder *Note: if the batter feels too dry, add ½ - 1 tablespoon of melted virgin coconut oil
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup natural creamy peanut butter (just peanuts + salt)
- ¼ cup honey (or coconut palm syrup, if vegan)
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Chocolate Topping
- 2.5 ounces 85% dark chocolate bar
- Coarse sea salt for sprinkling on top
Instructions
Preparation Instructions
- In a medium bowl mix together peanut butter, honey, coconut oil, and vanilla until smooth. Add in ground flaxseed meal and protein powder and mix until a dough forms.
- Press the mixture into an 8x4 inch pan lined with parchment paper.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a small saucepan until completely smooth. Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer, tilting the pan to ensure even coverage.
- Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour before slicing into bars or squares. Store covered in the fridge, and consume within two weeks.
Notes
You can use plant-based or whey protein powder. Recommended: Vital Proteins collagen peptides or Aloha vanilla plant-based protein powder for best flavor and consistency.
Nutrition
Serving: 1protein barCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 13.4gProtein: 8.6gFat: 13.8gSaturated Fat: 3.4gFiber: 2.8gSugar: 8g
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