No Bake Chocolate Brownie Protein Bars | Gluten-Free

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter has similar texture and flavor with fewer carbs.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave nectar

Maple syrup provides a similar sweetness with a different flavor profile.

dark chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate chips

Cacao nibs are lower in sugar and higher in antioxidants.

almond flour

🥗Healthier: coconut flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Coconut flour is lower in carbs and gluten-free.

Start by measuring out 1/3 cup of oat flour and blend it in a food processor until fine.

Add 1/2 cup of chocolate protein powder to the food processor.

Next, add 1/3 cup of almond butter.

Then, add 3 tablespoons of maple syrup.

Add 3 tablespoons of Greek yogurt (or cottage cheese or milk).

Next, add 2 tablespoons of ground flax seed.

Add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder.

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Blend all ingredients on high until well incorporated. Check consistency; it should hold together when squeezed into a ball. Adjust with more oat flour if too wet, or more coconut oil or milk if too dry.

Prepare a 4x8 or 4x9 inch bread pan lined with parchment paper.

Dump the mixture into the prepared pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.

Press the mixture down firmly using a silicone spatula to ensure it holds its shape when cut.

Optionally, sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of mini chocolate chips on top and press them down into the mixture.

Place the pan in the freezer while you melt the chocolate for drizzling.

In a microwave-safe bowl, add 1/4 cup of dark chocolate baking gems.

Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and melted (about 3 rounds for these specific chips).

Remove the bars from the freezer and lift them out of the pan using the parchment paper.

Slice the bars into desired sizes, typically six bars for good serving size.

Space the bars slightly apart to allow the chocolate to drizzle over the sides.

Drizzle the melted chocolate over the bars, allowing it to drip down the sides.

Optionally, sprinkle a little coarse sea salt over the chocolate before it sets.

Let the bars set at room temperature or place them back in the freezer for a few minutes to speed up the process.

Store the bars in the fridge or freezer for a delicious snack.

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