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Snickers Protein Bar

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These snickers protein bars look and taste like the original candy bar, but healthier! Packing over 15 grams of protein each, these bars take less than 10 minutes to make. (serving 1bar)
Course Snack
Cook Time 10 minutes
Calories 195

Ingredients

FOR THE NOUGAT LAYER

  • 1 cup coconut flour
  • 1 cup protein powder
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice

FOR THE CARAMEL LAYER

  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons peanuts chopped

FOR THE CHOCOLATE COATING

  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Line an 8 x 8 square pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add your coconut flour, protein powder, and maple syrup and mix well.
  • Add the milk of choice and mix until a thick batter remains. Transfer into the lined pan and refrigerate.
  • In a microwave safe bowl, add the peanut butter, maple syrup, and coconut oil and microwave in 20-second spurts until warm.
  • Whisk together until smooth. Pour the caramel over the top of the nougat base.
  • Sprinkle the chopped peanuts on top. Place the pan in the freezer for 10 minutes, or until firm.
  • Remove from the loaf pan and cut into bars. Melt your chocolate chips and pip each snickers base in the chocolate until evenly coated.
  • Refrigerate until chocolate has firmed up.

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 9g