Adult-Approved Scotcharoos

By: Kent Altena

Adult-Approved Scotcharoos

By: Kent Altena

These Adult-Approved Scotcharoos are simply the best. Because these peanut butter and chocolate bars are low-carb, you won't feel guilty for taking more than your share. You'll want to snack on all of these yummy scotcharoos. The combination of creamy chocolate and chewy peanut butter will leave you amazed. There's no reason to make plain rice krispie treats again because these scotcharoos are so much better. Plus, they're much healthier!

Notes

To see exactly how Kent makes this no bake dessert recipe, watch this cooking video:

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Makes24 to 36 Servings

Chilling Time1 hr 10 min

Cooking MethodMicrowave

Ingredients

PEANUT BUTTER CRISPIE LAYER:
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup natural sugar free peanut butter
1 cup Splenda, or liquid equivalent
2/3 cup vanilla whey protein powder
3 cups coconut, toasted
CHOCOLATE LAYER:
1/2 cup coconut oil
2 teaspoons (heaping) cocoa powder
3 tablespoons Splenda, or liquid equivalent

Instructions

In a large bowl, melt butter and peanut butter. Mix together with the Splenda. Add the whey protein powder and stir.
Add toasted coconut and combine well.
In a 8x11-inch baking pan lined with foil, pour mixture and press out to the edge and flat with a piece of plastic wrap.
Chill peanut butter layer in refrigerator for 1 hour.
In a ceramic bowl, melt coconut oil in the microwave and combine with cocoa powder and Splenda.
Pour the chocolate layer over the peanut butter layer. Ensure coverage to the entire top of the lower layer.
Chill in freezer for 10 minutes, and it is ready to serve.