Freezer Protein Bars
Ingredients:
1/2 cup almond flour
2 tablespoons coconut flour (or sub more almond flour)
1/2 cup runny nut butter*
2/3 cup vanilla protein powder
1/4 cup agave, maple syrup, or other liquid sweetner
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips, divided
1 teaspoon coconut oil
Flaky sea salt
*Peanut, almond, and cashew butter all work here, but ensure the consistency is thin and runny - a ‘no stir’ variety will not work!
Instructions:
Line an 8x8 or 7x11 baking dish with parchment paper (since these aren’t going in the oven, you can also use a tupperware or another non-oven safe container).
In a bowl, mix the almond flour, coconut flour, nut butter, vanilla protein powder, agave or maple syrup, sea salt, vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup of chocolate chips.
Spread onto the baking dish, using a spatula to spread to all 4 corners evenly. If the mixture is sticky, cover it with another sheet of parchment paper and use your hands to spread.
Add the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips and the 1 teaspoon of coconut oil to a measuring cup, and microwave at 15 second intervals until melted, stirring in between.
Pour the melted chocolate on top, and use a spoon to spread.
Top with flaky sea salt, and place in the freezer for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight.
These are best if you leave them in the freezer, and let them sit on the counter for a few minutes to soften each time you want a slice.
