Chocolate Protein Peanut Butter Crunch Bars
Chocolate Protein Peanut Butter Crunch Bars have all the taste of a decadent dessert with some added protein! These gluten-free bars come together with only 5 ingredients and in less than 20 minutes. No-bake and so simple to make!
Servings: 16 Bars
Ingredients
- 3 cups Puffed rice cereal
- 1 cup Peanut butter (preferably a runny and creamy peanut butter)
- 1/2 cup Pure maple syrup
- 3 scoops Vanilla whey protein*
- 2/3 cup Dark chocolate (about 4 oz)
- Sea salt for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together cereal, peanut butter, maple syrup, and protein powder. You will create a thick "batter".
- Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper and create a sling. Pour the cereal mixture into the pan and firmly press down evenly over the pan.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave safe bowl in 30 - 45 second increments until completely melted.
- Pour the chocolate over the cereal mixture and spread evenly. Transfer to the fridge and let cool for 90 minutes to 2 hours. Alternatively, transfer to the freezer for 30 minutes before slicing into 16 individual bars.
Nutrition
Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg