Snacks on snacks on snacks! Back to building our snack stash only to have them disappear almost as fast as I make them. A’s (my younger daughter) newest obsession is these Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Bars, a twist on her favorite Easy PB Protein Bars (aka Copycat Perfect Bars shared 4 years ago she still loves).
Just as simple, only 4-5 ingredients, but a slightly different flavor using salted caramel protein (Vega Plant-Based) and easier to eat with braces topping with Cacao Bar In a Jar PB Cup. Easy to adapt using your favorite salted caramel, caramel, or even vanilla protein and if you don’t have Cacao Bar In A Jar you can use dark chocolate and coconut oil.
Things are far from back to normal pre-Covid times, especially here where we are in Minnesota right now, but with the girls back at school the warmer weather and busier schedules we’re back to smoothies and snacks as I mentioned last week. I’ve been trying to prep enough snacks to keep us stocked through the week, longer if possible.
The girl have both been back in person for less than a month now and in the last week both have been sick with colds/sinus issues. Thankfully not Covid but a reminder that we need to be on top of our health so we’re trying to get back to a healthier lifestyle that slipped the last year. Packing in lots of nutritional smoothies, fruits, veggies, and healthier snacks.
A likes the Vega Salted Caramel Plant-Based Protein and Greens for these, which is good because it packs some good nutrition. Even Baby G (not a baby anymore, a toddler but will always be our Baby G) wants “some-some” when he sees his sister grab one. What can I say my kids have good taste!
Life is very stressful to say the least and I’m trying to navigate what’s going on in the world and around us with 3 kids at different ages. Trying to meet the needs emotionally of an almost adult, pre-teen, and toddler and having age appropriate conversations isn’t easy but making sure their nutritional needs are met is easy with simple snacks like these Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Bars.
Need something a little more indulgent, but still simple and healthier? Check out the Cashew Butter Chocolate Cups I shared on Instagram Friday!
Oh don’t forget to check out more recipes linked up below for Cook Well, Eat Well, Live well with Confessions of a Mother Runner.
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
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- 2/3 c peanut butter
- 1/3 c honey, or maple syrup or agave
- 1 c salted caramel protein powder (89g) (Vega Salted Caramel Protein)
- 1/2-2/3 c PB Cup Cocoa Bar In A Jar (or sub 5oz dark chocolate and 1 TBSP coconut oil)
Ingredients
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- Line a standard 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a bowl mix together peanut butter and honey/maple syrup with a spatula until combine. Add in protein powder and mix as much as you can, it will still look like some of the powder is not incorporated. Using your hands knead and mix the rest of the powder in. The mixture will feel like play-doh.
- Press the mixture into the prepared pan. If you want the top to be nice and smooth you can also place a sheet of parchment paper on top to smooth out or even press another pan on top.
- Warm Cocoa Bar and spread over the top. Alternatively melt chocolate and coconut oil together until smooth and spread over the top.
- Place in the freezer for 15 minutes to set up. If you don't want to cut or eat them right away you can place the in the refrigerator.
- Cut bars and place in an airtight container or bag with bars separated with a sheet of parchment paper if stacking them.
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy. If taking them on the go they are best slightly chilled so I keep them on ice or they will get too soft.
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Deborah Brooks
You sure do have the yummiest looking treats! I wish I had one of these to enjoy with my coffee right now