Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars (vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, refined sugar free)
These chocolate peanut butter protein bars are easy to make, cheaper than store bought, and taste amazing. They're the perfect healthy snack!
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup natural, drippy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (I used Nuzest probiotic vanilla, use code NUTSABOUTGREENS15 to save $$)
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp water (more or less depending on your protein powder
optional, but recommended
- 2.5 oz dark chocolate
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Line an 8×4 loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the peanut butter and maple syrup. Microwave for 30 seconds to warm it up so you can mix it better. Stir until combined and smooth.
- Add the protein powder, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, and water. Stir until a thick cookie dough like texture forms. It might look a little crumbly but if it sticks together when smashed in-between your fingers, it is good. Add more water or peanut butter if it looks too dry. If it looks too wet, add more protein powder. Every protein powder is different so just make sure you get a dough that sticks together when pressed down. Taste and add more maple syrup if you want it sweeter.
- Transfer dough to your lined loaf pan. Use the bottom of a glass cup or measuring cup and press the dough down firmly until it is evenly packed down in the pan. Place in the freezer.
- Make the chocolate topping by combining the chocolate and coconut oil in a small bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments until melted, stirring after each increment. Careful not to burn your chocolate.
- Pour chocolate over your protein bars. Swirl the pan around to make sure the chocolate gets evenly distributed over the top. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes to set. Slice and enjoy! Store in the fridge or freezer.
Servings: 8