Nougat & Caramel Protein Bar Recipe

Ingredients

For the nougat layer:

• 1 cup coconut flour
• 1 cup Vanilla protein powder
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter can sub for any nut or seed butter
• 1/2 cup sticky sweetener of choice
• 1/4 cup milk of choice

For the caramel layer:

• 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter can sub for any nut or seed butter
• 1/2 cup sticky sweetener of choice
• 1/2 cup coconut oil optional
• For the chocolate coating
• 1 cup chocolate chips of choice

Method

• Step 1 Line an 8 x 8 or deep dish pan with parchment paper and set aside. 
• Step 2 In a large mixing bowl, add your coconut flour, protein powder, and cocoa powder and mix well. 
• Step 3 Add your peanut butter, sticky sweetener and mix until a crumbly texture remains. 
• Step 4 Using a 1/4 cup, add milk of choice until a thick batter remains. Transfer the batter to the lined pan and refrigerate. 
• Step 5 In a microwave safe bowl or stovetop, start making your 'caramel' by combining your peanut butter, sticky sweetener, and optional coconut oil. Melt until fully immersed and silky. 
• Step 6 Pour over the top of the Snickers nougat layer.
• Step 7 Once firm, remove from the loaf pan and cut into bars.
• Step 8 Melt your chocolate chips of choice. Dip each snickers base in the chocolate until evenly coated.
• Step 9 Refrigerate until chocolate has firmed up.