HIGH PROTEIN, LOW SUGAR “PAYDAY” BARS
(High Protein / Gluten-Free / Low Sugar / No-Bake)
Craving something sweet and salty but don’t want the sugar crash?
These High Protein Low Sugar Payday Bars are here to satisfy that candy bar craving – without the junk.
With roasted peanuts, creamy peanut butter, and MariGold’s Peanut Butter Whey Isolate, each bite delivers a rich, nutty flavor and a punch of clean protein.
Allulose and sugar-free caramel syrup give it just the right amount of sweetness, minus the blood sugar spike. Best of all? No baking required. Just mix, chill, and enjoy!
So, if you’re looking for a smarter snack, these bars are a no-brainer.
Bonus: they store well in the fridge for quick grab-and-go fuel all week long.
Huge thanks to Curtis Jones (@ketoxjunkie) for this recipe! Head over to Curtis’ page for tons of delicious and creative keto recipes to keep your meals exciting and nutritious. You won’t regret hitting that follow button!
- 2 or 2.5 cups roasted salted/unsalted peanuts
- 1/2 cup no sugar added creamy peanut butter
- 2 servings (4 scoop) MariGold Peanut Butter Whey Isolate Protein Powder
- 1/4 cup MariGold Allulose
- 2 tbsp salted/unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sugar-free caramel syrup
- Add your peanuts to a bag and crush (food processor can work too)
- In a microwave safe bowl melt your peanut butter and mix in half the peanuts along with your protein powder
- In another microwave safe bowl add in your butter, caramel syrup and allulose and melt.
- Mix in your caramel syrup with the peanut butter mixture.
- Optional: grab your candy bar silicone mold and pour in the remaining crushed peanuts, add a bit of the peanut butter mixture and top with more peanuts. (if you don’t have a silicone mold you can use a greased dish)
- Set in the fridge for a couple hours or overnight to harden.
MariGold ingredients used in this recipe:
If you believe “nothing can’t be solved with peanut butter and a spoon,” our Peanut Butter Whey Protein Isolate is for you!
Made with MariGold’s Premium Whey Protein Isolate from grass-fed, animal-friendly Irish cows, it features roasted organic peanuts, Non-GMO L-Glutamine for gut health, Real Salt for trace minerals, and a hint of stevia for natural sweetness. Smooth, creamy, and perfect for low FODMAP and keto-friendly smoothies!
MariGold Allulose is a natural sugar without the sugar spike.
Unlike regular sugar, the way it’s processed by the human body makes it an optimal choice for many people looking to live a healthier lifestyle.
Allulose is considered a rare sugar, which is sugar that can be found in nature in small quantities. It can be found naturally in fruits like raisins, figs, and jackfruit.
Although it’s about 70% as sweet as the sugar you know and love (but try to stay away from), allulose tastes, feels and cooks just like regular sugar.
