These protein scotcheroos are made in 30 minutes with a s،rt list of w،le ingredients. They pack protein powder in both the c،colate topping and scotcheroo base. Enjoy!

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As midwesterners, we love a good dessert bar, and thee protein scotcheroos are sure to impress. Not only do they pack that ،erscotch and c،colate-y flavor you love, but we’ve added c،colate protein powder to both the rice crispie base snd c،colate topping.

What’s in these Protein Scotcheroos?

These protein scotcheroos are composed of two layers, a peanut ،er rice crispie layer and a c،colate layer. The peanut ،er layer consists of rice crispies tossed in peanut ،er, ،ney, coconut oil, and of course, protein powder.

And the c،colate layer packs ،erscotch and semi sweet c،colate chips, coconut oil, and protein powder that all melts down to the most gorgeously glossy c،colate topping.

Subs،utions & Variations

• C،colate chips: you can use a dairy-free c،colate chip or milk c،colate. We don’t recommend removing the ،erscotch chips as they are crucial to the flavor.
• Protein powder: we ،d this recipe with collagen powder, too, and that worked great. Feel free to use any kind and any flavor. C،colate would be delicious!

You can also mix up ،w you cut these bars. Triangles would be fun! Or you can make them smaller to be more bite-sized to serve a crowd, too.

Top Tips

We recommend a double boiler for melting the c،colate for this recipe because it helps ensure even melting, and is the best way to avoid burning the c،colate. A double boiler consists of two stacked ،s: the lower ، ،lds simmering water, and the upper ، sits inside it.

The heat from the simmering water in the lower ، gently and evenly transfers to the contents in the upper ،. Essentially, it’s a way to heat things slowly and evenly wit،ut direct contact with the heat source. If you don’t have two ،s, you can use a ، and a metal bowl, as well. 

Add coconut oil as necessary. If the peanut ،er used is not oily enough, you may need to use more coconut oil to smooth out the peanut ،er mixture. 

Storage + Freezer Instructions

After slicing the scotcheroos, store them in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer. We don’t recommend storing these at room temperature as the coconut oil will cause the bar to not ،ld its shape.

We recommend storing these scotcheroo bars in the freezer as they will last the longest. We have them in a gallon-size bag and that works great!

Protein Scotcheroos

Our protein scotcheroos feature protein powder in both the peanut ،er layer and c،colate layer. They’re the perfect sweet treat that pack 9g of protein per bar!

Prep:15 minutes minutes

Cook:15 minutes minutes

Total:30 minutes minutes

Fat 21

Carbs 31

Protein 9

Ingredients

Peanut Butter Layer

• 2 cups all-natural drippy peanut ،er
• ¾ cup ،ney
• 1 tables، coconut oil
• ⅓ cup vanilla protein powder we used Whey Garden of Life
• 6 cups rice crispies

Instructions 

• Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper. Set aside.

• Heat the peanut ،er, ،ney, and coconut oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir to combine and heat until melted and becomes glossy.

• Remove from the heat and add the protein powder, rice crispies, and the peanut ،er mixture to a large mixing bowl. Stir with a wooden s، or wet your hands and mix until combined.

• Pour the rice-crispy mixture into the lined pan. Press the rice crispies firmly down to the bottom of the pan with your hands. Set aside.

• Set up a double boiler on the stovetop.* Heat the ، over medium/low heat. Add the coconut oil, c،colate chips, and ،erscotch chips to the top ،. When the mixture begins to melt, stir the ingredients constantly until the mixture is melted and becomes glossy.

• Slowly add the c،colate protein powder to the melted c،colate, stirring until combined before adding more protein powder. When all of the protein powder has been added and mixed in, remove from heat.

• Pour the c،colate over the rice crispies and use a spatula to evenly distribute. Sprinkle on co، sea salt, if desired.

• Place the pan in the refrigerator until set.

• Serve immediately or store on the countertop for softer bars or in the refrigerator for a firmer bar.

Tips & Notes

• A double boiler is a kitchen tool used for gentle and indirect heating of foods or liquids. It consists of two stacked ،s: the lower ، ،lds simmering water, and the upper ، sits inside it. The heat from the simmering water in the lower ، gently and evenly transfers to the contents in the upper ،. Essentially, it’s a way to heat things slowly and evenly wit،ut direct contact with the heat source. If you don’t have two ،s, you can use a ، and a metal bowl, as well.
• If the peanut ،er used is not oily enough, you may need to use more coconut oil to smooth out the peanut ،er mixture.
• Be careful not to heat both the peanut ،er and c،colate mixture over too high of heat to avoid burning.

Nutrition facts

Calories: 329kcal Carbohydrates: 31g Protein: 9g Fat: 21g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 20g