Peanut butter and chocolate are two of the richest flavours in the world, both in terms of taste and in terms of energy density. I’ve tried my best to come up with a macro-friendly bar which contains these flavours and this definitely did not disappoint! These bars require no baking, are gluten-free, oil-free and contain 15 grams of protein per bar yay!
Dare I say, these protein bars are better than any store bought ones I’ve tried 😛
Here is the recipe:
PEANUT BUTTER CHOC CHEESECAKE PROTEIN BARS
( gluten-free, no-bake, oil-free, macro-friendly)
Makes: 4 bars (Cal: 180, P:15, F: 10, C: 10)
INGREDIENTS:
Base
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2 Tablespoons coconut flour
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1 scoop (40g) vegan protein powder (I used @macromike PB cheesecake )
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1/4 cup almond milk
FILLING:
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1/2 cup cashews, soaked for at least 4 hours (or 1/3 cup cashew butter)
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1 scoop vegan chocolate protein powder (I used @macr0mike nutella )
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2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
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2 Medjool dates, pitted & soaked (~ 5 normal dates)
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1/2 cup almond milk
TOPPINGS – whatever you want, but I used:
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A handful of choc chunks
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@macr0mike PB sauce (or just melted Peanut butter)
Method:
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Line a small container with non-stick paper
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Make the base: In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the base and use clean hands to mix everything together until a dough forms
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Spread the base in the prepared container. Set aside in the freezer whilst you make the base
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Make the filling: in a small blender or food processor, add in all the ingredients for the filling and blend until smooth
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Pour the filling layer over the base. Freeze for at least 1 hour.
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Once the cheesecake is set, you can decorate it with extra choc chunks and I also used a PB drizzle too!
Hope you give it a go!! These are seriously such a yummy treat and definitely did not last long in my house.