Protein 100 Grand Bars – Chewy, Crunchy Healthy Magic

Chewy and crunchy Protein 100 Grand Bars for a no-guilt and homemade version of the candy bar. This healthy 100 grand bar has a protein powder caramel layer for a low fat and high protein recipe, and uses sugar free chocolate too.

Probably one of the most underrated candies here, but these 100 grand bars really taste like a million bucks!

That chewy protein powder caramel paired the crunchy chocolate coating – such a hard to be combination. 

All zero guilt though since these homemade million dollar bars are sugar free!

Ingredients for Homemade Protein 100 Grand Bars

These protein 100 Grand bars require just simple healthy pantry staples, so it’s the perfect recipe for homemade chocolate and caramel crunch protein bars!

The Chocolate Base

• Sugar free Chocolate Bar or Chocolate Chips: I use the chips from Lakanto here (HAYLSKITCHEN for a discount here). Another option is Lily’s Bar or Chocolate Chips.
• Coconut Oil so the chocolate is easier to melt and more smooth when you drizzle.

The Peanut Butter Protein Caramel Layer

These raw Snickers protein bars use a high protein and sugar free caramel layer made with peanut butter powder and protein powder.

• Creamy Peanut Butter; I used American Dream Nut Butter Peanut Butter since it’s lower in fat and high in protein too
• Peanut Butter Powder, also known as Powdered Peanut Butter. I recommend Lakanto for a sugar free version (the code HAYLSKITCHEN gives you a discount). Or you could use the one from PbFit too.
• Vanilla Protein Powder for high protein energy bars, and also replace the sweetener.
  I recommend Protein World Slender Blend or ProteinWorld Whey for this recipe to keep it sugar free; Use the code HAYLSKITCHEN for a discount.
  Another option would be Quest.
• A bit of Water

For the Crunchy Chocolate Coating on Million Dollar Bars

• Rice Krispies Cereal
• More Chocolate and Coconut Oil (same as above) 

How to store Homemade 100 Grand Bars made with Protein Powder 

These homemade 100 Grand bars need to be stored in the fridge since they have a runny peanut butter protein caramel layer.

Place protein million dollar bars in an airtight container and they will last for even a week.

This healthy 100 Grand bar recipe make great freezer friendly protein peanut butter treats too! Place chocolate caramel million dollar bars in an airtight sealed container, or individually wrapped in pastic wrap, and they should be good for 2-3 months. Be sure to let them thaw on the counter before eating!

Some alternate ingredients for Healthy 100 Grand Bars Recipe

I made these healthy 100 Grand bars with protein powder, peanut butter powder and monk fruit sweetened sugar free stevia syrup to make sugar free low calorie million dollar bar without dates! Here’s some healthy ingredient swaps you could try though

• Peanut Butter: Almond Butter, Hazelnut Butter or even Tahini
• Peanut Butter Powder: Use 3 Tbsp + 1 tsp Creamy Peanut Butter, but also reduce the water to maybe 1 Tbsp.
• Sugar free Chocolate: Regular chocolate
• Rice Krispies Cereal: Quinoa Puffs

Vegan 100 Grand Bars without Dates:

Since there’s no condensed milk for the caramel in this recipe, these 100 Grand bars can easily be made Vegan with the right ingredients.

Use a plant based protein powder to get a Vegan protein 100 Grand bar; ProteinWorld has a Vegan protein blend as well. (Same code HAYLSKITCHEN for a discount)

You also want to make sure you use dairy free chocolate chips here.

Some more Healthy Homemade versions of Store-bought candy

• Peanut Butter Protein Twix Bars
• Protein Kit Kat Bats
• White Chocolate Pumpkin Butter Cups
• Buttefinger Protein Bars
• Peanut Butter Protein Rice Krispie Treats

More No Bake Protein Peanut Butter Desserts and Snacks to try:

• Snickers Protein Balls
• Tripe Peanut Butter Protein Truffles

• The Softest Low-Fat No-bake Peanut Butter Protein Cookies
• Chickpea Cookie Dough Protein Bars
• Banana Bread Freezer Protein Balls

Protein 100 Grand Bars

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Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time0 minutes mins

Freeze Time:20 minutes mins

Total Time25 minutes mins

Servings: 9 1″ bars

Calories: 125kcal

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Chewy and crunchy Protein 100 Grand Bars for a no-guilt and homemade version of the candy bar. This healthy 100 grand bar has a protein powder caramel layer for a low fat and high protein recipe, and uses sugar free chocolate too.

Ingredients

Chocolate Bottom:

• 2 Tbsp Chocolate Chips, Sugar-free recommended, 28g
• ⅛ tsp Coconut Oil

Peanut Butter Protein Caramel:

• 5 Tbsp Creamy Peanut Butter, 80g, recommendation below
• ¼ cup Vanilla Protein Powder, 22g
• 3 Tbsp Peanut Butter Powder, 18g, see post for subs
• ¼ cup Water, 60ml

Chocolate Coating:

• ¼ cup Chocolate Chips, Sugar-free recommended, 56g
• ¼ tsp Coconut Oil
• ½ cup Rice Krispies Cereal, 14g

Instructions

• Line a 9 x 5” loaf pan with parchment paper (or use moulds or a tray). Leave an overhang to lift out later.

Chocolate Bottom:

• Place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a large microwave safe bowl and microwave at 15 second intervals, stirring – for about 45 seconds until completely melted.
• Spread on bottom of loaf pan.

  Place in freezer 2-3 minutes to harden.

Peanut Butter Protein Caramel:

• In a bowl, stir together peanut butter, vanilla protein powder, peanut butter powder and water.

  Mixture will be a thick paste.
• Spread mixture in loaf pan and use back of spoon/spatula to smoothen.
• Place pan in freezer for about 15 minutes to harden.

Chocolate Coating:

• Place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a large microwave safe bowl and microwave at 15 second intervals, stirring – for about 60 seconds until completely melted.
• Allow to cool to room temperature, about 5 minutes – this is important or the chocolate will melt the peanut butter protein layer.
• Add in rice krispies cereal and mix.
• Lift layers out of pan, place on cutting board and using a sharp knife, slice into 9 bars (1” thick each).

  Line a plate with same parchment paper.
• Spoon out some of the chocolate-cereal mixture and spread on top of bars, one at a time.
• Place tray in freezer for 2-5 minutes to harden.

Notes

• Nutrition value is calculated using products recommended below.
• See post for alternate ingredients, tips and storage options.

Product Recommendations:

• American Dream Nut Butter Peanut Butter
  • Use code HAYLSKITCHEN for 10% off your order
• ProteinWorld Whey Protein Powder
  • Use code HAYLSKITCHEN for 30% off your order
• Lakanto Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • Use code HAYLSKITCHEN for 15% off your order

Nutrition:

• Servings: 9 bars | Serving size: 1
• Calories: 125kcal
• Fat: 8.1g | Saturated fat: 3.2g
• Carbohydrates: 9.3g | Fiber: 3.6g | Sugar: 1.2g
• Protein: 7.7g