By Eshana Saha
Published Dec 14, 2024

Hindustan Times
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Indulge guilt-free in healthy cookie dough bars for a sweet treat today

Ingredients: Cookie dough - 65g ground almonds, 25g chocolate protein powder, 40g honey, 1 tbsp water, 30g unsalted butter, melted

40g dark chocolate, chopped, Caramel, 80g peanut butter, 15g unsalted butter, melted, Pinch of salt

Topping - 60g dark chocolate, 3 tbsp boiling water

Method: Line a small 1lb loaf tin with parchment. In a bowl mix together the ground almonds and protein powder until combined. Add the honey, water, melted butter and chocolate chunks and mix again until you have a thick dough.

Press into the prepared tin to create an even layer, then place in the fridge. Next make the caramel, mix together the peanut butter, honey, melted butter and salt until combined. Remove the cookie dough from the fridge and spoon over the caramel ensuring its evenly spread.

Place in the freezer for at least 2 hours to set. Once set, break the remaining chocolate into a bowl and pour over the boiling water. Begin to stir the water and chocolate until chocolate is melted. Pop in the microwave for 10 seconds to fully melt if needed.

 Pour over the set caramel and spread quickly to the edges. Place in the fridge for 30minutes before serving! (Recipe: Sarah, Instagram/sarahshealthykitchen)