Healthy Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Shortbread Bars
These no-bake Healthy Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Shortbread Bars are so rich and decadent, it's hard to believe they're refined sugar free, gluten free, and high protein too!
Ingredients
SHORTBREAD BASE:
- 80g (⅔ cup) Oat Flour
- 60g (⅔ cup) Vanilla Whey Protein Powder
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 105g (5 tbs) Raw Honey
- 28g (2 tbs) Coconut Oil (melted)
- ½ tsp Vanilla Paste
- ½ tsp Liquid Stevia Extract
- ½ tsp Natural Butter Flavor
PEANUT BUTTER FILLING:
- 256g (1 cup) Natural Peanut Butter
- 168g (½ cup) Agave Nectar
- ½ tsp Liquid Stevia Extract
- 90g (1 cup) Vanilla Whey Protein Powder
CHOCOLATE TOPPING:
- 4 oz Dark Chocolate (melted)
Instructions
FOR THE SHORTBREAD BASE:
- Line an 8x8" brownie pan with parchment paper both ways for easy removal later.
- In a large bowl, add all of the ingredients and mix together until everything is evenly incorporated.
- Scoop the mixture into the prepared pan and press to flatten. Refrigerate while you make the filling.
FOR THE PEANUT BUTTER FILLING:
- Using the same bowl from the base mixture, add the peanut butter, agave, and stevia extract. Stir until smooth.
- Add the protein powder and stir again until everything is evenly incorporated.
- Scoop the mixture onto the shortbread base and flatten it out.
FOR THE CHOCOLATE TOPPING:
- Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter filling and rotate the pan around until the entire surface is coated in chocolate. Refrigerate until the chocolate has JUST hardened, then slice. Serve and enjoy! Store in a tightly sealed container in the fridge for up to ~1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Shortbread Bars
Amount Per Serving (1 bar)
Calories 260
Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 20mg7%
Sodium 65mg3%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 12g24%
Calcium 80mg8%
Iron 1.8mg10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.