Snickers Protein Brownies (No bake, vegan)
These addicting snickers protein brownies are refined sugar and gluten free, vegan, no bake, and packed full of protein! They make the perfect midday snack, post workout treat, or healthier dessert!
Ingredients
Base
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder *See post for subs
- 1/4 cup cacao powder
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup nut butter or melted coconut butter/oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch sea salt
- 2-4 tbsp milk, of choice (I used almond)
Filling
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (can sub any nut butter)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil *Optional, but leaving this out will make the center oozy when cutting into bars
- pinch sea salt
- 1/3 cup chopped peanuts
Topping:
- 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips
- 2 tsp coconut oil Optional, to thin
Instructions
Base
- See post above if subbing protein powder as you'll need to adjust the amount of cacao powder/flour. Mix all of the base ingredients together in a bowl, starting with 2 tbsp of milk and adding more as needed. You'll want a super moist dough that isn't "wet", but workable.
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Press the dough into the bottom of the pan.
Filling
- Mix together the filling ingredients, leaving the peanuts out. Spread over the brownie base. Then top with the peanuts.
Topping
- Melt the chocolate in a small bowl until smooth. If your chocolate is super thick, add in 2 tsp coconut oil to help thin it out. Then pour over the peanut layer. Tilt the pan to ensure the entire top is covered.
- Place the pan in the freezer for at least 2-3 hours before cutting into bars. Store in the freezer. Enjoy straight from it or let it thaw a few minutes for a softer texture.