Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars

Ingredients

• 0.75 cups peanut butter
• 0.5 cups vanilla protein powder
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.13 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Line an 8 1/2x4 1/2-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on all sides to make it easy to remove bars from the pan. Set aside.

2. 2

   Place peanut butter, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla and salt in a bowl and mix until well combined; press into the prepared pan. Set aside.

3. 3

   Place chocolate chips and oil in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir. Repeat until chips are completely melted when stirred. Pour over bars, smooth chocolate. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes. Cut into 8 bars.