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Vegan Gluten Free Protein Bars With Dark Chocolate

These Vegan Gluten Free Protein Bars With Dark Chocolate are the most delicious snack bars for a busy day. Made with clean ingredients, healthy fats and very little grams of sugar, they are allergen friendly to please all diet needs.
Prep Time15 minutes
Chill Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 bars
Calories: 312kcal

Ingredients

FOR COOKIE LAYER

  • ¾ cup natural peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • cup sugar free maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
  • 3 tbsp coconut flour
  • cup vegan vanilla protein powder I used PEScience - can use code BAILEY at checkout for money off all their products)

FOR CHOCOLATE LAYER

  • 1 Lindt dark chocolate bar 100g or 2/3 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp coconut oil

Instructions

  • Grease a bread loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a medium size bowl, add the peanut butter and coconut oil and melt in the microwave in 30 second increments. Add maple syrup and vanilla extract.
  • Proceed by adding the salt, coconut flour and vegan protein powder. Mix and let sit for 5-10 minutes while the coconut flour absorbs all the liquid.
  • The dough should be soft but not crumbly, similar to play dough consistency. Different protein powders will absorb less or more liquid so you may have to make small adjustments.
  • If the dough is too dry and crumbly you can add a little bit more maple syrup or a splash of almond milk. If the dough is too wet add a bit more coconut flour or protein powder (not much though).
  • Press the dough into the prepared pan evenly, then put in freezer while you make the chocolate topping.
  • In a small microwave-safe bowl melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil in 30 second increments until silky smooth. Then pour overtop of the dough.
  • Freeze for 15 minutes or until the chocolate has set. Cut into 8 bars and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1grams | Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 149mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g