No-Bake Peanut Butter and Chocolate Protein Bars | Gluten-Free

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter has similar texture and flavor, while sunflower seed butter is nut-free.

dark chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate chips

Cacao nibs are lower in sugar, while semi-sweet chips are more affordable.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup offers a similar sweetness, while agave is often cheaper.

chocolate protein powder

🥗Healthier: plant-based protein powder

💰Cheaper: whey protein powder

Plant-based protein is often seen as healthier, while whey is typically less expensive.

Start by adding 1/3 cup of oat flour to a high-speed blender or food processor.

Add 1/2 cup of vanilla protein powder to the blender.

Add 1/3 cup of unsweetened all-natural peanut butter.

Add 1/4 cup of plain Greek yogurt.

Add 2 tablespoons of maple syrup.

Add 2 tablespoons of ground flax seed.

Add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil.

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Blend the mixture until well combined, achieving a soft crumb that holds its shape when squeezed.

If the mixture is too dry, add more Greek yogurt; if too wet, add more oat flour.

Line a 4x8 or 4x9 inch bread pan with parchment paper, folding the edges to cover the bottom.

Dump the mixture into the lined pan and evenly spread it out.

Press the mixture down firmly using a silicone spatula to ensure the bars hold their shape.

Roughly chop 2 tablespoons of roasted peanuts and sprinkle them on top of the mixture.

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

Place the pan in the freezer while melting the chocolate.

Add 1/4 cup of chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 25-second intervals until melted, stirring to achieve a smooth consistency.

Remove the bars from the freezer, lifting them out using the parchment paper.

Cut the bars into six pieces by first cutting in half and then cutting each half into thirds.

Drizzle the melted chocolate over the bars, leaving a gap between them for better presentation.

Optionally, sprinkle coarse sea salt over the chocolate before it hardens.

Let the bars set in the fridge or freezer before enjoying.

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