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!
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!