Do I have to use pea protein?

Pea protein is the best protein powder for this recipe. It is very absorbent and many other protein powders (like whey) are not. That being said, if you try another protein powder, play around with the amount of water. You may not need as much.

Can these protein bars be made vegan?

Yes, swap the honey for maple syrup to make these protein bars vegan.

The dough is too dry. What do I do?

If the dough for the base is too dry, then add a bit more water, one tablespoon at a time. If your dough is too wet, add more protein powder. The mixture should be easy to shape, not sticky and have a playdough like texture.

Healthy Almond Butter Protein Bars (Gluten Free)

Description

These healthy almond butter protein bars are made with just 5 ingredients; all gluten free, dairy free and paleo friendly. They have a chewy almond butter base and creamy chocolate topping.

Ingredients

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Base

1/2 cup almond butter (just dry roasted almond)
1/2 cup pea protein (55g)
2 Tbsp raw honey
3 Tbsp water*

Topping

1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
2 Tbsp almond butter

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Instructions

Line an 8" x 4" loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients for the base.
Firmly press the base into your lined loaf pan.
Melt the dark chocolate for the topping.
Mix in the almond butter.
Pour the topping over the base and use a spatula to spread the topping to the sides.
Place the bars in the fridge for at least 4 hours to set.
Remove bars from the loaf pan and cut to desired size.
Best stored in an airtight container in the fridge, up to 2 weeks.

Notes

*Depending on the protein you use and how accurately you measure ingredients, you may need more or less water. I recommend adding the water 1 tablespoon at a time until you get the desired dough texture. It should be easy to mold and shape, similar to playdough.