Salted Dark Chocolate Coconut Almond Protein Candy Bars
Protein packed almond coconut protein candy bars with a layer of dark chocolate. Delicious and satisfying -- better than a candy bar!
Servings 9 bars
Calories 273cal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup creamy all natural almond butter* (just almonds)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- ¼ cup honey (or coconut palm syrup)
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt (if your almond butter isn’t already salted)
- ⅔ cup unflavored, chocolate or vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds
- For the topping
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate chunks from 85% dark chocolate bar (about 1.5 oz)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
- For topping:
- 2 tablespoons chopped roasted almonds
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Heat almond butter, coconut oil, honey, vanilla and salt in a saucepan over low heat. Mix together until well combined and smooth, then remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl.
- Stir in protein powder and salt until smooth, then fold in chia seeds, and shredded coconut. Place in a 8x4 inch loaf pan lined with parchment paper.
- Add dark chocolate chunks and coconut oil in a small saucepan and place over low heat until melted. Spread over the tops of the bars, then sprinkle with sea salt, chopped almonds and shredded coconut.
- Place in fridge for 30 minutes-1 hour before removing from pan and cutting into 9 bars. Store bars in fridge tightly wrapped or in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
If you want to use a different nut butter you can. An all natural creamy cashew or peanut butter will work.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 273cal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 10.5g | Fat: 20.9g | Saturated Fat: 7.6g | Fiber: 3.8g | Sugar: 10g