Vegan snickers protein Bars

These delicious vegan snickers bars are packed full of protein, are vegan and gluten-free, and are naturally sweetened with maple syrup! They hit the spot when you’re craving a healthier sweet treat and make a great meal prep snack!

If you have been following me for awhile now, you’ll know that I always have to have something sweet prepped for the week. I usually opt for a high-protein no-bake treat, because they’re my favorite and I always try and keep my blood sugar more balanced by including healthy fats and protein! These snickers bites are always on rotation – they are dangerous!

Do you have to use protein?

No! You don’t have to, however I love that a good tasting protein adds a little extra flavor and sweetness to these vegan snickers bars. If you don’t have protein powder, just use more flour and a teaspoon of vanilla extract. You may also want to add a little extra sweetener.

Ingredients & substitutions

Protein Powder: I always opt for Macro Mike because I absolutely love their flavors and the element it adds to the recipe! You can use the code “amb-dani” for a discount!
Peanut Butter: If you can’t have peanuts, feel free to sub any nut or seed butter! Sunbutter makes a great nut-free option.
Maple Syrup: Any sticky sweetener can be subbed.
Oat flour: I haven’t tested substitutes for this, but I’m sure almond flour would work, you would most likely need to use more than the recipe calls for.
Coconut oil: You can sub another neutral oil (avocado oil works great!)
Canned coconut milk: I haven’t tested a substitute, as you’re going to use the solid part from the top of the can.

How to make the snickers bars:

It is so simple!

1. Mix together the nougat base ingredients and press into your pan.
2. Mix together the caramel ingredients and spread over the nougat base.
3. Sprinkle on chopped peanuts.
4. Place the pan in the freezer to firm up for an hour or two, before cutting them into bars/pieces.
5. Melt chocolate and dip each bite, returning to the freezer until ready to eat.
6. ENJOY!

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No-Bake Snickers Protein Bites

These protein bites are the perfect meal prep to have a healthier treat on hand! With a bit of healthy fats and protein, they'll keep your blood sugar more balanced than a treat without. And anything snickers flavored is a win!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Freezer time 2 hours hrs

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Calories 1 kcal

Ingredients

  

Nougat Base

• 1/3 cup canned coconut milk (solid part from the top!)
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• •3 tbsp maple syrup (more if needed)
• 1/4 cup of your fave protein powder
• 1/4 cup oat flour *
• Pinch of sea salt
• 1 tsp vanilla

Caramel

• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
• 1 tsp vanilla
• Peanuts chopped

Coating

• 1 1/3 cups chocolate chips

Instructions

 

• Line a bread loaf pan with parchment paper.
• Combine all of the nougat ingredients until a dough forms. Press into the bottom of the pan.
• Mi together the caramel ingredients until smooth. Pour over the base. Sprinkle the chopped peanuts over top.
• Place the pan in the freezer for an hour or two to firm up.
• Melt the chocolate until smooth.
• Remove the bars from the freezer and cut into bites. Dip each one and place on a lined cookie sheet.
• Return to the freezer until set and ready to eat.

Notes

*You can sub coconut flour, but may need to use more/less.

**If you’re not using protein powder, you may want to add some extra sweetener to the recipe, Just taste and adjust as needed.

***Store in an air-tight container in the freezer and let thaw a few minutes before enjoying or eat them straight away!

Keyword caramel, Chocolate, easy recipe, high protein, meal prep, No-Bake, Paleo, raw vegan, snickers