CHUNKY PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN BARS

By aerin8

http://low-carb-news.blogspot.com/2014/02/chunky-peanut-butter-protein-bars.html

These are so easy to make, but you must keep them in the freezer. Eat frozen or slightly thawed. They are great with a cup of tea or coffee. If you want the taste of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, put some fruit spread over the top. These taste substantial and will satiate your appetite and could even stand in for a light meal.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup natural smooth peanut butter (60 mL)
• Liquid sweetener to equal 1/3 cup sugar (75 mL)
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (30 mL)
• 2 tbsp whipping cream (30 mL)
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (1 mL)
• 1/2 cup vanilla whey protein (125 mL)
• 2 tbsp powdered erythritol (30 mL)

Preparation

Step 1

In food processor, process peanut butter, liquid sweetener, butter, whipping cream and vanilla extract. Add vanilla whey protein and powdered erythritol. Process. Take mixture out and knead with hands. Form into a 31/2 x 4-inch (9 x 10 cm) rectangle on a dinner plate. Slice into 4 protein bars. Freeze.

Yield: 4 protein bars
1 protein bar
208.8 calories
12.3 g protein
16.5 g fat
2.9 g net carbs