Butterfinger Caramel Crunch Bars

Servings: 12 bars
Protein: ~14–16 g per bar

Ingredients

Base

• 1½ cups vanilla whey protein powder
• 1 cup almond flour
• ¼ cup peanut butter
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 2–3 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup
• 2–4 tbsp milk (as needed)

Caramel Layer

• ½ cup sugar-free caramel sauce
• ¼ cup peanut butter
• Pinch of salt

Crunch Layer

• 1 cup crushed high-protein cereal (such as Catalina Crunch)

Chocolate Topping

• ½ cup sugar-free dark chocolate chips
• 1 tsp coconut oil

Instructions

1. Mix the whey protein, almond flour, peanut butter, butter, syrup, and milk until a dough forms.
2. Press the mixture into a parchment-lined loaf pan.
3. Stir together the caramel sauce, peanut butter, and salt. Spread over the base.
4. Sprinkle the crushed high-protein cereal on top and press gently.
5. Melt the chocolate chips with the coconut oil and spread over the bars.
6. Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until firm.
7. Slice into 12 bars and enjoy.

Approximate Nutrition (Per Bar)

• Protein: 14–16 g
• Net Carbs: 4–6 g
• Fat: 11–13 g
• Calories: 190–220 kcal