Caramel Protein Candy Bars

GF V Apr 16, 2023

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These caramel candy bars are a healthy take on a Twix or Snicker's bar. They feature a protein based shortbread, and banana dessert hummus filling (based off my Banana Bread Hummus Spread), and are topped with melted chocolate. To me, these taste way better than an actual candy bar, and they're not just empty calories.

BASE LAYER
- 1/4 cup (60 g) Unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup (60 g) Unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/2 tbsp (11 g) Honey
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) Vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) Almond extract
- 1/4 tsp (1.5 g) Salt
- 2 scoop (60 g) Casein protein powder, unflavored

CARAMEL LAYER
- 1/2 15.5oz can (127 g) Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp (32 g) Almond butter
- 1 medium (110 g) Banana, overripe
- 1 scoop (30 g) Whey protein powder, unflavored
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) Liquid monk fruit
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) Almond extract
- 1/8 tsp (0.75 g) Salt

CHOCOLATE LAYER
- 3 1/2 tbsp (48 g) Extra virgin coconut oil
- 1/2 cup (40 g) Cocoa powder
- 1/2 tbsp (10 g) Honey
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) Liquid monk fruit
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) Almond extract
- Small pinch (0.15 g) Salt

1. In a medium bowl, mix together the base layer ingredients (applesauce, almond milk, honey, vanilla, almond extract, salt, and casein). Line a 9" square pan with parchment, and press the dough into it. Freeze to harden

2. Combine the filling ingredients (chickpeas, almond butter, banana, whey, almond extract, salt, and liquid monk fruit/stevia) together in a food processor

3. Blend until smooth, and spread on top of the base layer. Again, freeze to harden

4. In a small bowl, melt the coconut oil. Stir in the rest of the chocolate ingredients (cocoa, honey, liquid monk fruit/stevia, almond extract, and salt). Spread on top of the filling. Chill to harden

5. Slice and serve. Flash freeze on a cookie sheet, then store in an airtight bag in the freezer

https://www.poormanprotein.com/recipes/protein-candy-bars

Servings: 12
1 bar
Calories: 122
Protein: 8 g
(16 %)
Fat: 7 g
(8 %)
Carbs: 9 g
(3 %)
Fiber: 3 g
(9 %)

Description

These caramel candy bars are a healthy take on a Twix or Snicker's bar. They feature a protein based shortbread, and banana dessert hummus filling (based off my Banana Bread Hummus Spread), and are topped with melted chocolate. To me, these taste way better than an actual candy bar, and they're not just empty calories.

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Time

Prep Time:

1 hour

Total Time:

1 hour

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