PEANUT BUTTER CHIA SEED PROTEIN BARS

PEANUT BUTTER CHIA SEED PROTEIN BARS

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup extra virgin coconut oil
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup Swerve Confectioners
1/2 cup vanilla whey protein powdered (unsweetened)
1 cup almond flour
1/2 cup ground chia seed
1/2 cup salted peanuts chopped (optional)

CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE

2 tbsp coconut oil
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
2 tbsp Swerve Confectioners
1 tbsp cocoa powder

NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

Servings: 16

Calories: 230

Total Fat: 21g

Cholesterol: 0mg

Sodium: 35mg

Total Carbs: 13g

Dietary Fiber: 5g

Sugar: 1g

Protein: 7g

DIRECTIONS:

step 1

Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment or waxed paper.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt coconut oil, peanut butter and Swerve together until smooth.

Step 3

Stir in protein powder, almond flour, chia seed and chopped peanuts.

Step 4

Spread mixture in prepared pan and refrigerate until set, at least one hour. When set, lift bars out by grasping edges of parchment or waxed paper. Cut into 16 squares or bars.

Step 5

For the chocolate drizzle, combine coconut oil, unsweetened chocolate, Swerve and cocoa powder in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until smooth and then drizzle or spread over bars.

Step 6
Bars should be stored in refrigerator to stay firm.

Makes 16 servings.