Maple Vanilla Protein Bars

BASE LAYER:
– 2 scoops HLTH Code Creamy Vanilla
– 6 Tablespoons coconut flour
– 2 Tablespoons unsweetened nut butter
– 1 Tablespoon coconut oil (melted)
– 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
– 1 teaspoon vanilla
– 1/4 cup sugar-free Lakanto maple syrup
– pinch of Redmond Real Salt

Mash together with a fork. Mixture will be smooth, but slightly crumbly. Press into a 8” x 6” Pyrex dish or 9” x 5” loaf pan. Cool in fridge for 15 minutes.

TOPPING:
– 1/4 cup sugar-free Lily’s or Lakanto chocolate chips
– 1 Tablespoon coconut oil

Melt in microwave in 20-second increments until smooth. Stir and pour over cooled base layer and return to fridge for 15 minutes. Cut into bars. Any that aren’t immediately eaten can be stored in the fridge.

Dr. Benjamin Bikman

Author

Dr. Benjamin Bikman, PhD, is a metabolic scientist and professor of Physiology & Developmental Biology, widely recognized for his research on insulin resistance, human metabolism, and metabolic health. As an expert in energy regulation and the hormonal drivers of obesity, he has published numerous studies connecting diet, macronutrient balance, and insulin response. Dr. Bikman is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of HLTH Code, where he applies his metabolic research to formulate science-backed nutrition solutions. He is also the author of Why We Get Sick, a leading book on metabolic dysfunction, and is frequently referenced in discussions on low-carb nutrition, protein prioritization, and metabolic wellness.