No Bake Protein Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
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¾ cup (192g) natural creamy peanut butter (just peanuts + salt)
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¼ cup (84g) honey (or coconut palm syrup, if vegan)
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1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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⅓ cup (40g) ground flaxseed meal
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½ cup (40g) of your favorite vanilla or plain protein powder
→ Topping
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2.5 ounces your favorite 85% dark chocolate bar
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Coarse sea salt for sprinkling on top
# Instructions:
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In a medium bowl, stir together the peanut butter, honey, coconut oil, and vanilla until smooth and well combined. Add the flaxseed meal and protein powder, mixing with a spoon until it gets too thick, then use clean hands to work everything together. You should end up with a consistency similar to cookie dough.
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Press the mixture firmly into an 8x4 inch pan that's been lined with parchment paper, creating an even layer.
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Melt the dark chocolate in a small saucepan until completely smooth. Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer, tilting the pan to ensure the chocolate spreads evenly across the entire surface.
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Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour until set. Cut into 10 bars or squares (squares tend to work especially well). Store covered in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
# Notes:
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If the mixture seems too dry, add ½ - 1 tablespoon of extra melted coconut oil.
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For protein powder options, Vital Proteins collagen peptides (dairy-free) and Aloha vanilla plant-based protein powder work particularly well for flavor and consistency.
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These bars taste remarkably like peanut butter cups but with added protein!