Sugar Free Protein Bars
These Sugar Free Protein Bars combine rich chocolate and smooth peanut butter for a delicious and satisfying high protein snack or meal replacement. With 22 grams of protein, these gluten free protein bars fit perfectly into a diabetic-friendly diet.
Servings: 8 bars
Calories: 541kcal
Cost: $10
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups almond flour
- 2 scoops low carb vanilla protein powder
- ¼ cup brown sweetener
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup Creamy Natural Peanut Butter
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup peanuts
Optional Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar free chocolate chips melted
- 1 teaspoon flaked sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.1.25 cups almond flour, 2 scoops low carb vanilla protein powder, ¼ cup brown sweetener, ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- Add peanut butter, egg whites, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix in the peanuts using a strong rubber spatula or wooden spoon until there are no visible dry ingredients.1 cup Creamy Natural Peanut Butter, 2 large egg whites, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ cup peanuts
- Take a handful of the protein bar mixture and shape it into a log. Press it into the molds, leaving space for the melted chocolate about ⅛" . Repeat until all the mixture is in the molds.
- Place the molds on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Alternatively, you can transfer the mixture into an 8 x 8-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper. (see notes above)
- Once baked, let the bars cool in the molds.
- In the meantime, melt sugar-free chocolate chips in the microwave. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until fully melted (about 90 seconds total).1 cup sugar free chocolate chips
- Spread the melted chocolate over the cooled bars. Allow them to set before removing from the molds. Optionally, sprinkle flaked sea salt over the chocolate for an extra touch.1 teaspoon flaked sea salt
- Watch the video above to see how easy these are to make.
Video
Notes
These protein bars can be enjoyed as a snack, post-workout treat, or a quick meal replacement.
Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sweetener according to your taste preferences.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 541kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 40g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g
