Pretzel Protein Fudge Bars - Surprising and Just Perfect

    Serves 6
    10 mins prep
    0 mins cook
    10 mins total

    Beautiful layered Pretzel Protein Fudge Bars with the perfect sweet-salty and crunchy-fudgy combination! Chocolate pretzel protein bars are easy, healthy and sugar free; Perfect for a homemade on-the-go snack or post-workout treat!

    2 servings

    Pretzel Base:

    Chocolate Protein Fudge:

    Chocolate Topping:

    1. Line a 7x5” pan or 8½ x 4½” loaf pan with parchment paper; leave an overhang to lift out later.

    Pretzel Base:

    1. In a food processor, combine pretzels and unflavored protein powder; Pretzels should be mostly chopped.

    2. Transfer to a bowl, add in almond butter and maple syrup and mix.

    3. Transfer to prepared pan and press down.

    Protein Fudge:

    1. Process oats, oat flour, chocolate protein powder and cocoa powder in food processor until oats are fine.

    2. Transfer to a bowl, add in almond milk and mix. Mixture will be thick.

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

    4. Place in freezer to harden about 10 minutes.

    Chocolate Topping:

    1. Place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl and microwave at 30 second intervals, stirring - for about 45 seconds until completely melted.

    2. Spread chocolate on hardened bar (use back of spoon) and top with chopped pretzels.

    3. Transfer to freezer to cool about 5-10 minutes.

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