Homemade Low Carb Crunch Protein Bars (Keto, Vegan, Paleo)
Ingredients
- 4 cups rice cereal (Brown)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (Brown)
- 1 cup sweetener (Brown)
- 2 scoops protein powder (Brown)
- 2 cups chocolate chips (Brown)
- 3/4 cup coconut flour
- 2 cups smooth almond butter (Brown)
- 1/2 cup monk fruit (Brown)
- 1/2 cup roast nuts (Brown)
- 2 cups stevia (Brown)
Instructions
- 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.
- In a microwave-safe bowl or stovetop, combine your nut butter with syrup and mix until combined.
- Add your dry ingredients and mix very well, ensuring it is all fully incorporated.
- Transfer the mixture to the lined pan and press firmly in place.
- Refrigerate until firm.
- Once firm, use a sharp, slightly wet knife, and cut into 20 bars.
- Melt your chocolate chips and moving quickly, use two forks to dip each bar in the melted chocolate, ensuring each one is evenly coated.
- Repeat until all bars are covered in chocolate and refrigerate until firm.
Originally posted 2019-02-20 18:33:05.
