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Milky Way Bites

Natasha Pehrson Print Recipe
milky way
Better-Than-Store-Bought Milky Way Bars. DIY Milky Way Bars with Real Ingredients.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Freeze 1 hour

Ingredients

Nougat Base:

  • ½ cup oat flour
  • ¼ cup of your favorite protein powder see notes for substitutions
  • ¼ cup ground almonds or almond flour
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup applesauce
  • Pinch of sea salt

Caramel Filling:

  • ½ cup almond butter
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 Tbsp melted coconut oil
  • A good pinch of sea salt

Chocolate Coating:

  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 2 tsp olive oil

Instructions

  • 1. Prepare the Nougat Base: Mix oat flour, protein powder, ground almonds, maple syrup, applesauce, and sea salt until a dough forms. Press into a lined loaf pan and freeze for 15 minutes.
  • 2. Make the Caramel Filling: Combine almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, melted coconut oil, and sea salt until smooth. Spread over the nougat layer and freeze for 20 minutes.
  • 3. Coat in Chocolate: Melt chocolate chips with olive oil, then pour over the caramel layer. Freeze for 30 minutes until fully set.
  • 4. Slice and Serve: Cut into pieces and store in the freezer for a chewy texture or let them soften slightly before serving.