Thursday, May 28, 2015

Peanut Butter Protein Squares

 
 
Ingredients
1/4 cup natural creamy peanut butter
3 Tablespoons protein powder
1 packet Stevia
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons coconut oil
3/4 cup Enjoy Life Chocolate chips or Dark Chocolate chips
1 Tablespoon Cocoa powder
 
 
 
Directions
1. Melt the peanut butter in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir.
2. Add Stevia, protein powder, and half of salt. Stir. Add a Tablespoon of coconut oil if the peanut butter mixture will not mix.
3. In another bowl, melt the chocolate and coconut oil in the microwave in 30 seconds intervals. Stir after each interval and repeat until the chocolate has melted.
4. Add the rest of the salt and all the cocoa powder to the chocolate and stir.
5. Poor half of the chocolate mixture into the bottom of any container you choose to use (I used a 5x5). 
6. Put the peanut butter mixture on top of the chocolate and spread evenly.
7. Add the remaining chocolate mixture to the top of the peanut butter mixture and spread evenly.
8. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before eating.
 
 
Makes about 12 squares
 
 
Nutrition
6.6 grams fat
8.6 grams carbs
3.4 grams protein
0.8 grams fiber