Chocolate peanut butter protein bars are easy to make in a small batch, and absolutely delicious. Using a good protein powder is the key. If there is a downside, it might be how hard it will be to only eat one.
Ingredients
- peanut butter: 0.75 cup
- vanilla protein powder: 0.5 cup
- pure maple syrup: 2 Tbsp
- vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- salt: 0.125 tsp
- semisweet chocolate chips: 0.5 cup
- coconut oil: 1 tsp
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Stages of cooking
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Line an 8 1/2x4 1/2-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on all sides to make it easy to remove bars from the pan. Set aside.
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Place peanut butter, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla and salt in a bowl and mix until well combined; press into the prepared pan. Set aside.
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Place chocolate chips and oil in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir. Repeat until chips are completely melted when stirred. Pour over bars, smooth chocolate. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes. Cut into 8 bars.
