Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars

Chocolate peanut butter protein bars are easy to make in a small batch, and absolutely delicious. Using a good protein powder is the key. If there is a downside, it might be how hard it will be to only eat one.

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup peanut butter

1/2 cup vanilla protein powder

2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1 teaspoon coconut oil

DIRECTIONS

Step 1
Line an 8 1/2x4 1/2-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on all sides to make it easy to remove bars from the pan. Set aside.

Step 2
Place peanut butter, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla and salt in a bowl and mix until well combined; press into the prepared pan. Set aside.

Step 3
Place chocolate chips and oil in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir. Repeat until chips are completely melted when stirred. Pour over bars, smooth chocolate. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes. Cut into 8 bars.

NUTRITION FACTS (per serving)

Calories	Fat	Carbs	Protein
235	16g	17g	10g

SOURCE: https://www.allrecipes.com/