Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars

5 from 3 votes

You will love these no-bake chocolate peanut butter bars with a soft peanut butter chocolate layer and a crisp chocolate topping and a touch of salt! These high protein bars have at least 13 grams of protein per bar!

Prep Time10

Freeze time30

Total Time40

Course: Dessert, Snacks

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan

Servings: servings

Calories: 258kcal

Author: Allie Petersen

Ingredients

¾ cup natural peanut butter (+ 1-2 tablespoon more for topping)
¼ cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon non-dairy milk such as almond or soy
¼ cup almond flour
¾ cup Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Powder of choice (non-dairy) *can also use plain chocolate flavor
¼ cup melted dark chocolate
Optional topping: Coarse salt or Himalayan salt

Instructions

In a medium size bowl, start by mixing together peanut butter, maple syrup, and non-dairy milk until well combined.
¾ cup natural peanut butter (+ 1-2 tablespoon more for topping), ¼ cup maple syrup, 1 tablespoon non-dairy milk
Add in almond flour and protein powder and mix well. It will be thicker like cookie dough (I used my hands at the end to help combine it).
¼ cup almond flour, ¾ cup Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Powder of choice
In a loaf pan (standard size: 8-½ x 4-½ x 2-½ inches), lay out parchment paper. Press down peanut butter protein mixture. Drizzle on top the melted dark chocolate and spread evenly with a spoon or butter knife.
¼ cup melted dark chocolate
Warm 1-2 tablespoon peanut butter (to create a meltier texture), place 4-5 dots on top of the melted chocolate and swirl some with a fork on top.
Sprinkle with coarse salt if desired.
Freeze for 30 minutes and then cut into 8 squares or 6 long bars, depending on your preference.
Store in refrigerator in container for 7 days.

Notes

The best way to melt dark chocolate in the microwave:

Choose a microwave-safe bowl large enough to hold the dark chocolate without overflowing. Use chips or a chocolate bar. If using a bar, break the chocolate into small, evenly sized pieces to ensure even melting and microwave on low power in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. If your chocolate is not as drippy/smooth as you like, add in 1 teaspoon of oil such as canola or coconut oil and stir until melted.

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