Low Carb Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Protein Bars

These Low Carb Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Protein Bars taste like a healthy Peanut Butter Cheesecake!  Quick & simple to make – one bowl, no baking & no food processor!

I’ve shared a few low carb & diabetes-friendly recipes so far and have received a tremendous response.  I’ve been making an effort to get more posted – I promise!

When I make protein bars like this, I like to focus on meal replacement instead of snacks.  Having a diabetic in the household, I understand how important it is to eat each meal.  We also live in reality over here, where there may not always be time to make a wholesome breakfast or lunch gets skipped.  Having a ready to go, healthy protein bar that is filling & not loaded with sugar and carbs is vital.

You can easily cut these bars in half or quarters for snack size, I just calculate numbers for what I feel would make a suitable meal replacement.

I’ve shared a similar protein bar using coconut flour and I’ve gotten a lot of constructive feedback on the recipe.  ( I love you all – and I love the feedback ♥ )

Some readers have shared with me that they routinely see a spike in their blood sugar after eating coconut flour.  Also, some folks love the texture of raw coconut flour, others – not so much.

Although I love using coconut flour, I skipped it on this bar.  Cream cheese and almond flour give this bar a creamier, almost dessert like texture.  Like a healthy peanut butter cheesecake ♥

I’ll mention this each time – the protein powder you use here is key.  The protein powder I use contains 4 grams carbs & 26 grams protein per scoop / 36 grams.  You’ll find protein powders with lower carbs & much higher carb counts.  Paying attention and reading labels are always a must!

Another reminder – sugar is sugar.  I’ve talked about this before when it comes to fad diets, “healthy eating” and such – but again – sugar is sugar.  Be it granulated sugar, turbinado sugar, coconut sugar, maple syrup, honey, agave, applesauce, molasses – whatever – it all translates to sugar when consumed.

The small amount of artificial sweetener really goes unnoticed in this recipe.  It adds just a touch of sweetness.  If you don’t do artificial sweeteners, feel free to use your preferred sweetener.  Or skip the sweetener all together.

I always get a lot of questions in regards to subbing coconut oil in recipes and I understand people have reservations with it.  Butter should swap out fine in this recipe.

This recipe takes just a few minutes to mix up.  Throw a few ingredients in a bowl, microwave, and mix everything else in.  Easy peasy.  No food processor required – I love an easy clean up.

Here’s to a quick, simple, delicious and low carb protein bar that will fill you up!  Enjoy!

Thanks for stopping by ♥

-Amanda-

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Low Carb Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Protein Bars | Diabetic Friendly

These Low Carb Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Protein Bars taste like a healthy Peanut Butter Cheesecake! Quick & simple to make - one bowl, no baking & no food processor!

Cook Time5 mins

Total Time5 mins

Course: Diabetic / Low Carb

Servings: 8 servings

Author: Amanda

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 4 oz cream cheese cubed
• 1 cup vanilla protein powder pay attention to the carbs in your protein powder
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1 tablespoon stevia or preferred sweetener - adjust to taste
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

• Combine peanut butter, coconut oil & cream cheese in a glass mixing bowl.
• Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir. If not creamy & combined, microwave for another 15 - 30 seconds.
• Stir in protein powder, almond flour, stevia and vanilla extract. Mix until thoroughly combined.
• Transfer mixture to 8" or 9" square pan - spread/pat down with a spatula into an even layer.
• Refrigerate for an hour. Cut protein bars into 8 pieces.
• Store protein bars covered in fridge.