Homemade Low Carb Crunch Protein Bars (Keto, Vegan, Paleo)

Homemade Low Carb Crunch Protein Bars (Keto, Vegan, Paleo)

Ingredients

• 4 cup rice cereal ((Brown))
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter ((Brown))
• 1 cup sweetener ((Brown))
• 2 scoop protein powder ((Brown))
• 2 cup chocolate chips ((Brown))
• 3/4 cup coconut flour
• 2 cup smooth almond butter ((Brown))
• 1/2 cup monk fruit ((Brown))
• 1/2 cup roast nuts ((Brown))
• 2 cup stevia ((Brown))

Instructions

1. Ingredients For the vegan gluten-free version 4 cups Brown Rice Cereal 1 cup smooth peanut butter can sub for any nut or seed butter of choice 1 cup sticky sweetener of choice * See notes 2 scoops protein powder of choice 2 cups dairy free chocolate chips For the keto sugar-free version 3/4 cup coconut flour 2 cups smooth almond butter Can use any nut or seed butter of choice 1/2 cup monk fruit sweetened maple syrup ** See notes 1/2 cup whole roasted nuts or seeds of choice 2 cups stevia sweetened chocolate chips Instructions Line an 8 x 8-inch pan or 8 x 10-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl or stovetop, combine your nut butter with syrup and mix until combined.
3. Add your dry ingredients and mix very well, ensuring it is all fully incorporated.
4. Transfer the mixture to the lined pan and press firmly in place.
5. Refrigerate until firm.
6. Once firm, use a sharp, slightly wet knife, and cut into 20 bars.
7. Melt your chocolate chips and moving quickly, use two forks to dip each bar in the melted chocolate, ensuring each one is evenly coated.
8. Repeat until all bars are covered in chocolate and refrigerate until firm.