This low carb Snickers bar recipe makes a delicious sweet candy treat that can be enjoyed without guilt. Layering in a baking pan makes it quick and easy.
Course Snack Cuisine American Keyword low carb candy Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Total Time 25 minutes Servings 35 squares Calories 111kcal
Ingredients
Peanut Caramel Layer:
- 1 egg white
- 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar-free vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon Pyure All-Purpose or 2-1/2 tsp Truvia
- 3 Tablespoons vanilla whey protein powder
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup Pyure All-Purpose or 3T + 3/4 tsp Truvia
- 2 Tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 Tablespoons natural creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar-free vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup salted peanuts chopped
Chocolate Layer:
- 3/4 cup sugar free chocolate chips
- 2 Tablespoons natural creamy peanut butter
Instructions
Peanut Caramel Layer:
- In deep mixing bowl, whisk egg white until soft peaks form. Beat in cream of tartar, xanthan gum, vanilla, and 1 Tablespoon Steviva Blend. Gradually beat in the 3 Tablespoons vanilla whey protein powder. The consistency should be thick and sticky like a marshmallow cream. Set aside.
- In medium heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Mix in ¼ cup Steviva Blend and heavy cream. Once it reaches a boil, cook and stir 5 minutes more. Pour into sticky egg white mixture then add in peanut butter and vanilla. Mix until well combined; stir in peanuts. Spread into a 7×11 pan lined with waxed or parchment paper. Cool in refrigerator.
Chocolate Layer:
- In Pyrex or metal bowl over pot of simmering water, melt chocolate chips with the peanut butter, stirring until smooth. Pour melted chocolate over peanut butter caramel mixture and spread evenly to cover top.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before cutting into squares. Keep in the refrigerator for snacking.
Notes
Makes 35 squaresNet carbs per square: 1.4 g
Nutrition
Serving: 1square | Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.9mg
Additional Info
Net Carbs: 1 g | % Carbs: 4.5 % | % Protein: 13.6 % | % Fat: 81.8 %