Today I’m sharing a copy cat version of my fave perfect bar which I should be devouring by the box full while exploring the Rocky Mountains in Colorado but sadly that’s not the case.
So, what’s a girl to do when her dream Vaycay has been cancelled and she’s craving her fave perfect snack (and the post man seems to have lost all of her online shopping?!) … she heads to the kitchen and whips up her own perfect snack which, dare I say, might just give the original a run for its money!
I know they may not look like much, but hear me when I say they are seriously delish!
It’s fudgy and rich, seriously chocolaty and packed with punchy hit of peanut butter.
And the texture . . . absolutely nailed it!
They’re soft and chewy – not dry, powdery, gritty or grainy as some protein snack bars, homemade or not can be – they truly are pure perfection! Certainly worthy of their title that’s for sure!
Perfect for breakfast
Perfect WFH (← working from home) snacks
Perfect way to eat your feelings while you’re stuck in a home ISOlation funk
Perfect for a little late night treat – slightly heated with a little scoop of ice cream, a handful of choc chips and an extra drizzle of PB ← Dooooo it, thank me later!
It’s protein bar meets peanut butter cup (which totally makes it acceptable for breakfast consumption) and I am here for it!
Made with just 6 pantry staples that I bet you have on hand already and can be ready to devour in a matter of minutes!
Throw it in a bowl, mix it all up, press it in to a loaf pan, chill for 10. Enjoy.
Gluten free – Dairy free – Grain free – Refined sugar free – Low carb – Paleo – Keto & Vegan Friendly
1 bowl + 10 minutes ;
Make them. Eat them. Love, love, love them.
Mix & Make {DATE FREE} Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Perfect Bars
Makes 4 very large, 6 medium or 9 bite size bars
Ingredients –
1/4 cup of peanut butter – or nut / seed butter of choice
2 Tablespoons of maple syrup or honey
1 Tablespoon of coconut oil
1 teaspoon of vanilla
1/3 cup flaxmeal (ground flaxseed)
1/4 cup of protein powder – could sub almond flour/meal or oat flour if you prefer and add extra sweetener as needed
2 Tablespoons of cacao
1/2 teaspoon of instant espresso – optional but helps enhance the richness of the chocolate
A pinch of ground cinnamon
1–2 Tablespoons of almond milk or water - just enough to help it stick together and form a “dough”
Optional add in’s;
2–3 Tablespoons of dark chocolate chips or cocoa nibs + extra for drizzling (if you want )
A handful of crushed peanuts
Collagen – gut health
Method –
1 – Line a loaf pan (or small rimmed baking dish) with baking/parchment paper and set aside.
* I like to secure it in place with pegs/clips so the paper doesn’t slide and move around while you are pressing and smoothing your bars in to the pan.2 – Place all ingredients into a bowl and stir until well combined.
3 – Taste and adjust accordingly
4 – If the mix is a little dry add more milk or water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it comes together.
5 – Press into your prepared loaf pan, smooth it out to the edges in one nice even(ish) layer.
6 – Pop it in the fridge for 20-30 minutes to set (or freeze for 5-10)
7 – Slice in to individual bars
8 – Drizzle with melted chocolate if you want, you know you do.
9 – Devour.
Note – Wrap individually or store in an air tight container in the fridge.
Bars can also be frozen, just allow to thaw for 10 minutes or so before you try to bite on in.
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Question of the day –
What’s your fave snack?
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Do it, do it You know you want to
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