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Peanut Butter Protein Squares

These protein peanut butter squares are vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar free. They taste like a Reese's but packed with nutritious ingredients!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 squares

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¼ cup smooth peanut butter use a natural kind so that it is very liquid
  • cup maple syrup
  • ½ cup protein powder of choice I used a vanilla protein
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the chocolate topping:

  • 1 cup nondairy chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and protein powder until you have a dough.
  • Press dough into a parchment lined 8x8 pan and place in the freezer while you melt the chocolate.
  • Melt together the chocolate and coconut oil until smooth. Pour mixture evenly over the peanut butter layer. Let set in the fridge before slicing and enjoying!
Keyword dairy free, gluten-free, healthy, healthy dessert, protein, vegan