Protein Snickers Bites

Ingredients

• 1 cup Oat flour (gluten-free if needed)
• 0.5 cup Vanilla protein powder (approx. 2 scoops)
• 0.5 cup Peanut butter (divided; creamy preferred for caramel layer)
• 0.25 cup Maple syrup (divided)
• 0.25 cup Peanuts (roasted, unsalted or lightly salted)
• 100 g Dark chocolate (melted for coating)

Steps

1. 1

   In a medium mixing bowl, combine the oat flour, vanilla protein powder, and a portion of the peanut butter and maple syrup to create a dough-like consistency for the base.

2. 2

   Press the base mixture firmly into a small rectangular container or silicone mold lined with parchment paper.

3. 3

   Prepare the peanut caramel layer by whisking together the remaining peanut butter and maple syrup until smooth and thick.

4. 4

   Spread the peanut caramel layer evenly over the protein base.

5. 5

   Press the whole or chopped peanuts into the caramel layer to ensure they stick.

6. 6

   Place the container in the freezer for at least 30-60 minutes to set.

7. 7

   Once set, remove from the freezer and slice into bite-sized bars or squares.

8. 8

   Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.

9. 9

   Dip each bite into the melted dark chocolate until fully coated, then place back on parchment paper to set.

Notes

Store these bites in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to a month. If they are too hard straight from the freezer, let them sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before eating.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• snack
• high protein
• gluten-free
• refined sugar-free
• no-bake
• meal prep