High-Protein Caramel Apple Bark
This fall-inspired bark layers crisp granny smith apple pieces, rich dark chocolate, creamy caramel and salty pretzels for the ultimate sweet-meets-salty treat. Blended with a scoop of Epic Protein Vanilla Lucuma, it sneaks in clean plant-based protein alongside all the cozy, nostalgic flavors of caramel apples. Finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, it’s crunchy, chewy and protein-packed—perfect for satisfying autumn cravings while fueling your body.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 granny smith apple, chopped into small pieces
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 15 caramel chews
- 3 tbsp coconut cream
- 35 mini pretzels
- 1 scoop Epic Protein Vanilla Lucuma
- Flaky sea salt
DIRECTIONS
- Peel the apple if desired. Wash, then chop into small pieces.
- Add 1 cup of room temperature water to a bowl with a pinch of salt. Place the apple pieces in the bowl and let them sit for 5-10 minutes. Rinse under cold water and pat dry.
- Add chocolate chips to small bowl with the coconut oil and microwave in 30-second increments until the chocolate chips melt. Add a scoop of Epic Protein and mix until well combined.
- Reserve about ¼ cup of the chocolate and pour the rest in an 8x8 inch baking dish lined with parchment paper.
- Smooth out the chocolate with the back of a spoon, then arrange the pretzels in a single layer. Add the apple pieces on top and set aside.
- Make the caramel: heat caramel chews in a small saucepan with the coconut cream over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the caramel melts and is creamy.
- Drizzle the caramel over the bark, then add a drizzle of the chocolate.
- Top with flaky sea salt and place in the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Chop up into large chunks and enjoy!
- Store in the refrigerator for up to three days.
