Almond Coconut Protein Bars

These have been a staple in our house for a long time. Only a few whole-food ingredients, no baking, and about ten minutes of prep. They are a good pre-workout bite or an evening sweet treat that will not leave you hungry twenty minutes later.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup raw almonds
• 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1 cup puffed rice cereal
• 1/2 cup almond butter
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 to 1 cup unflavored protein powder
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

Method

1. Pulse the almonds in a food processor until roughly chopped.
2. Add the coconut, puffed rice, almond butter, maple syrup and protein powder.
3. Blend until a crumbly but sticky dough forms.
4. Pulse in the chocolate chips, if you are adding them.
5. Press into a lined pan, or roll into balls.
6. Chill for about 30 minutes, then slice into bars.

Macros

Per bar, making about 12, excluding chocolate chips.

• ~160calories
• 9gprotein
• 13gcarbs
• 8gfat

Make it yours

• Use a flavored protein powder for sweeter bars.
• Swap coconut flour for protein powder if you need to.
• Add chia or hemp seeds for extra fiber.
• Drizzle dark chocolate on top if you are feeling fancy.

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