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Healthy Homemade No Bake Protein Candy Bars

if you’re craving something sweet but want to keep it healthier, these no bake protein candy bars are perfect.
Course Snacks, Sweet
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 9 servings
Calories 300kcal

Ingredients

for the base:

  • 2/3 cup vanilla or peanut butter protein powder used truvani
  • 1/2 cup runny peanut butter
  • 3/4 cup gluten-free oat flour
  • 3/4 cup dairy-free milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup

for the date peanut butter caramel:

  • 8-10 medjool dates pitted
  • 1/3 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup dairy-free milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

for the chocolate topping:

  • 3/4 cup unsweetened chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil

Instructions

  • in a large mixing bowl, combine the protein powder, peanut butter, gluten-free oat flour, dairy-free milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. stir until a thick dough forms.
  • line a bread loaf pan with parchment paper and press the dough mixture into an even layer at the bottom of the pan.
  • in a food processor or blender, combine the medjool dates, peanut butter, dairy-free milk, and vanilla extract. blend until smooth and creamy.
  • spread the date peanut butter caramel evenly over the base layer in the pan. place the pan in the freezer for 3-4 hours to set.
  • once set, cut into bars. melt the unsweetened chocolate chips with the coconut oil in the microwave or on the stove. stir until smooth.
  • top each bar with the melted chocolate and return them to the freezer for another hour. enjoy your healthy homemade no bake protein candy bars! store leftovers in the fridge or freezer.