Homemade Peanut Butter Protein Bars

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup

peanut butter, or allergy-friendly substitute (110g)

1/4 cup

protein powder (I use Vanilla Nutribiotic) (20g)

3/4 tsp

baking soda (trust me)

1/4 cup

Sucanat or brown sugar (40g)

2 tbsp

applesauce (30g)

tiny pinch salt if desired (I use 1/16 tsp, and my pb also has salt)