These Snickers Protein Bars are for all of my candy lovers who also want to get their protein in (I’m not the only one right?! 😄)
They are gluten-free, vegan, and much lower in sugar than the classic store-bought Snickers— in fact, they don’t contain ANY refined sugar, wooooo!
And in my personal (and potentially slightly biased opinion 😉) they actually taste BETTER. Even though it’s possible I may be slightly biased due to the fact I created this recipe, I honestly believe you will agree! I don’t know what it is but as I get older, super “fake” tasting candy that I grew up with just isn’t as appealing to me. Although I typically stick to my healthier desserts/treats, I still eat the “unhealthier” version from time to time. The last time I ate a real snickers bar, it had been awhile, and I was expecting it to taste like the best thing in the world (just like I remembered!) and I have to say, I was less than impressed. And that’s coming from someone who grew up loving candy (and still does!)
What you’ll need for this recipe:
- protein powder— I recommend using vanilla! I typically use Sprout Living (discount code: callascleaneats)
- almond flour— you can likely use oat flour if you wish
- maple syrup— look for 100% pure maple syrup. Costco has a great organic one for a good price if you go through it quickly like me 🙂
- milk of choice— I typically use almond, cashew, oat, or coconut milk
- peanut butter— you want the all natural kind here. The only ingredients should be peanuts or peanuts and salt. Organic if possible!
- coconut oil
- peanuts— look for dry roasted as many roasted varieties contain inflammtory oils such as canola, peanut, or soybean
- chocolate chips— vegan, if needed. I also like to look for “lecithin” free varieties such as Good and Gather Organic, Nestle Tollhouse Organic Allergen Friendly, or Enjoy Life Foods.
Yes, that’s it!
Snickers Protein Bars
Ingredients
Layer 1
- 2/3 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 6 tbsp non-dairy milk of choice** (start with less and add until you reach a thick "dough" consistency as different protein powders will have different effects!)
Layer 2
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (or nut/seed butter of choice)
- 2 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- pinch sea salt
- 1/3 cup peanuts (+ more for topping)
Chocolate coating
- 1.5 cups chocolate chips
- 1.5 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Add layer 1 ingredients to a bowl and mix well. Press into parchment paper-lined loaf pan and set in the freezer.
- Add layer 2 ingredients (except peanuts) to a bowl and mix well. Stir in peanuts and pour over layer 1. Add extra peanuts on top. Set in the freezer 1-2 hours.
- Melt chocolate and coconut oil over the stovetop or in 30 second intervals in the microwave (stir between each).
- Remove bars from loaf pan and slice. Dip each bar into melted chocolate and place on a plate or tray. Top with sea salt. Set back in the freezer to harden and enjoy!
These look amazing! Do you know what the macros are for one bar?
I’d love to know the macros too! I made these today and they were delicious but the bottom layer was really soft and never froze properly. Will use less almond milk next time.
Hi! I don’t have the macros but they should be pretty quick to plug into a nutrition calculator 🙂 Yes, you can always add more/less milk depending which kind of protein powder you use. The dough should look like my dough in my video on Instagram! Hope that helps x
Same here in macros and mine never fully formed too and was super hard to add chocolate layer too because of this. I used monk fruit maple flavoring and skinny taste salted caramel syrups instead of maple syrup. Flavor is good. Execution not so easy
Hi! The kind of protein powder you use and any substitutions may affect the consistency of the first layer. I recommend starting with less milk and adding more until you reach the same consistency of dough I had (see in my video on Instagram!)
How long do I set layer one before adding layer 2?
Just a few minutes while you make layer 2 🙂
These were amazing! I’ve been eating them as a quick breakfast replacement on my way to work in the morning… and wow. They are so good! I used coconut flour and they still turned out delicious 😋
Aw yay! I am so happy to hear that you are loving them! And so good to know they worked with coconut flour too— thank you!!
YUM! How many calories are in them?
Can you replace peanuts (butter) with almonds?(butter)
Yes! 🙂
How many calories per bar
Do you have to store them in the freezer or refrigerator? How long will they last?
Either works but I prefer keeping them in the freezer and just letting one thaw for a couple minutes before eating. They will last probably a week in the fridge and a super long time in the freezer (at least 6 months!)
Ein super Rezept! Vielen Dank dafür. Habe den Sirup mit Erythrit/Wasser Mischung ersetzt. Hat super funktioniert.🤗
awesome just made these!! I ended up mixing peanut butter and almond and as I didn’t have any peanuts I just used other nuts (some cashews and almonds) currently in the freezer but I tried one and I had plans on sharing them with my family but now im thinking I might just have to eat them myself ahaha thank you for the recipe!!
Aw yay I am so glad you love them! Hahaha that sounds like me— I have to keep a secret stash of them in the freezer otherwise they are gone in a day!!!
Just finished making these and wow they’re so good!! Thanks for sharing a great recipe Calla 🙂
Ahhhh yay I am so glad you love them! These are one of my favorites 🙂
I love these so much I finished them in two days! Truly an amazing recipe thank you Calla!
I’m so glad you loved them! They are one of my faves too 🙂
These look amazing! I can’t do protein powders, any ideas for a possible substitute I could try? Or am I just out of luck. 🙂
Thank you so much! You could likely do more almond flour and maple syrup 🙂 let me know how it goes if you give it a try!
Thank you, I certainly will!