Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Instructions
- Line an 8 x 8-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups oat flour and 1 cup vanilla protein powder; whisk briefly to blend and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl or in a small saucepan over low heat, combine 2 cups peanut butter and 1/2 cup brown rice syrup. Warm just until the mixture is smooth and pourable, stirring to combine (microwave in 20–30 second intervals, stirring between intervals, or heat gently on the stovetop).
- Pour the warm peanut butter–syrup mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly until the dry ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is uniform. The mixture will be thick; keep stirring and scraping the bowl sides to incorporate everything.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to press it firmly and evenly into the pan so the surface is compact.
- Refrigerate the pan for at least 20 minutes to firm up.
- While the mixture chills, place 1/3 cup chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon coconut oil in a small microwave-safe bowl or in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. Heat and stir until the chocolate and oil are fully melted and smooth.
- Remove the pan from the refrigerator and pour or drizzle the melted chocolate over the top. Spread or smooth as desired.
- Return the pan to the refrigerator and chill until the chocolate topping is set. Once set, lift the parchment out of the pan and cut into squares.
Notes
Protein powder: Any protein powder works, including non-vanilla flavored ones. I recommend Optimum casein vanilla and Growing Naturals vanilla.
Liquid: I use water, but feel free to use milk.
Leftovers: Keep in the fridge for up to 3 weeks or the freezer for 3 months.
Liquid: I use water, but feel free to use milk.
Leftovers: Keep in the fridge for up to 3 weeks or the freezer for 3 months.
