Nut butter and chocolate is a classic combo loved by many a snacker. This recipe takes the fan-fave flavors, adds a protein punch and nixes refined sugar. Combine sunflower butter, plant protein powder, nut-based flour and maple syrup, then layer with melted chocolate for seriously superior snacking. These paleo-friendly, swoon-worthy sunflower bars are a must try!
Paleo Chocolate Sunflower Butter Protein Bars
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 12 bars
Calories 215 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup SunButter Sunflower Butter
- 1 scoop Nutiva Organic Plant Protein Superfood Smoothie Powder vanilla or chocolate
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey, date syrup or monk fruit
- 5 Tbsp. Bob’s Red Mill Paleo Flour
- 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp. Redmond Real Salt
Chocolate Layer
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or more if desired
- 1 tsp. Nutiva Refined Coconut Oil
- 1 tsp. SunButter Sunflower Butter
Instructions
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In mixing bowl, combine sunflower butter, protein powder, maple syrup, flour, vanilla extract and salt; stir together until dough forms.
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Line 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Press dough across bottom of dish.
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In small sauce pan on low heat, combine chocolate chips, sunflower butter and coconut oil; stir until melted.
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Pour melted chocolate over dough and spread in even layer.
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Chill in freezer for 5 minutes or until chocolate sets. Gently slice into 8-12 bars, depending on preferred size.
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Nutrition Facts
Paleo Chocolate Sunflower Butter Protein Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215
Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.04g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 71mg3%
Potassium 31mg1%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 28IU1%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 48mg5%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.