Peanut Butter Protein Bars

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons no-sugar-added peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid low-calorie sweetener
• 1/4 cup splenda sugar substitute
• 1/3 cup vanilla protein powder
• 2 teaspoons vanilla (optional)
• 4 -6 ounces chocolate-flavored candy coating (optional)

Recipe

• 1 melt butter and peanut butter together on stove or in microwave.
• 2 stir in sugar.
• 3 stir in protein powder and vanilla if using.
• 4 mix well until you have a stiff ball, using your hands if necessary.
• 5 divide into equal portions, and form into bars, molds, mini muffin tins, or whatever shape you choose.
• 6 melt chocolate in microwave per package instructions, topping each bar as desired.
• 7 refrigerate until bars are well set and chocolate is solid.
• 8 bars will keep in a sealed container unrefrigerated for several days.