Caramel Apple Protein Bars - Triple Protein, No Sugar, Magic!

Step 1

Line a 7x5” pan or loaf pan with parchment paper; leave an overhang to lift out later.

Step 2

In a bowl combine oat flour, coconut flour, unflavored protein powder and vanilla protein powder.

Step 3

Add in maple syrup and milk and mix. Mixture will be like a dough.Add more milk if too dry, coconut flour if too wet.

Step 4

Transfer to prepared pan and press down.

Step 5

In the same bowl, stir almond butter, peanut butter powder, protein powder, maple syrup and water.Mixture should be thick but smooth and spreadable.

Step 6

Spread on top of base and use back of spoon/spatula or fingers to smoothen.

Step 7

Transfer to freezer to cool about 5 minutes.

Step 8

Combine chopped apples, protein powder, sweetener and cinnamon in a bowl, and toss.

Step 9

Heat small skillet over medium heat, place butter and melt.

Step 10

Add cinnamon sugar apples and cook about 3-4 min until slightly caramelized (shaking halfway).Transfer to plate and let cool 5 min.

Step 11

Spread on caramel layer, press down, and place pan in freezer to cool about 15 minutes.

Step 12

Lift layers out of pan, place on cutting board and using a warmed sharp knife, slice into 6 bars.

Step 13

Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in a shallow bowl and microwave for about 30 seconds - at 15 second intervals - until it’s completely melted.

Step 14

Let cool about 5 mins then drizzle.