Healthy Snickers Protein Bars
These incredible healthy snickers protein bars are packed full of protein, vegan, 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! For the candy lovers who want to sneak in some protein ;)
Ingredients
Nougat base
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 4-5 tbsp protein powder *Linked the one i used in the post above!
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of sea salt
Caramel center
- 16 pitted medjool dates
- 1/2 tbsp melted coconut oil *optional but this will keep it from oozing out of the bars
- 1/4-1/3 cup plant-based milk *as needed!
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- good pinch of sea salt
Topping
- handful of chopped peanuts
- 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
Date caramel
- Soak the dates in a bowl of super hot water for 20 minutes. Drain the water.
- Add all of the caramel ingredients to a food processor, besides the milk, and process 30 seconds or so until it begins to break down.
- Add a little milk at a time, scraping down the sides, until you reach a caramel consistency.
Nougat base
- Mix together all of the nougat base ingredients together until a nougat-like dough forms. Depending on the protein you use, you may need to add another tbsp of protein if the dough is too wet or add a splash of milk if your dough is dry.
- Press into the bottom of a lined loaf pan OR into the bottom of your molds.
- Top the bases in the molds with the date caramel or spread the caramel over the base in the loaf pan. Top with chopped peanuts.
Chocolate topping
- Met the chocolate until smooth. Pour over the base.
- Place the pan or mold into the freezer for 3-4 hours before enjoying.
- If you used a loaf pan, I recommend waiting 4-5 hours before trying to cut them into bars!
Notes
I used Macro Mike protein for this recipe (their almond base protein in vanilla butter cream or salted caramel are my favorite!). It gives them an incredible flavor/natural sweetness! You can use my code "amb-dani" for a discount!