Protein Bar Bark is the guilt-free twist on Viral date bark you didn’t know you needed! A high protein, low sugar, low fat recipe using protein bars and high protein peanut spread.
Ingredients
6Caramel Chocolate Protein Bars, Recommendation Below
Protein Peanut Spread:
¼cupPeanut Butter Powder, 24g
¼cupVanilla Protein Powder, Whey-casein recommended, 22g
2TbspPeanut Butter, 32g
2TbspSugar-free Caramel Syrup, or Maple Syrup, 30m
2TbspWater, 30ml
Toppings:
¼cup + 2 TbspHard Pretzel Twists, 15g
1TbspChopped Peanuts, 14g
¼cupChopped Chocolate Bar, Sugar-free recommended, 56g
½tspCoconut Oil
Instructions
Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Break protein bar into 3-4 pieces each, place close together on sheet (rows of 4 and columns of 6).Use your hands to press them down.
PB Spread: Combine all ingredients in a bowl (add water little at a time) to form thick spread.Spread on top of protein bar base.
Sprinkle on pretzels and peanuts.Press down lightly.
Chocolate: Melt chocolate and coconut oil in bowl in microwave; Heat 45 seconds, stirring at 15sec intervals.Pour on top of bark and spread with spoon or spatula.
Freeze until solid, about 45-60 minutes.
Break into about 16 pieces.
Notes
Nutrition value is calculated using products recommended below.
See post for alternate ingredients, tips and storage options.