Chocolate Protein Squares
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Crunchy protein squares loaded with protein.
Source - Kim Ertelt, NTP
Super easy
Fairly cheap
Preparation time
Cooking time
Ingredients
For 1 Dozen(s)
Recipe
- 3 cup(s) Raw Oats
- 1 cup(s) chocolate plant based protein powder
- 1/2 cup(s) sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup(s) unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup(s) raw cocoa nibs
- 1/2 cup(s) chopped almonds, walnuts or pecans
- 1/4 cup(s) coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
- 1 cup(s) almond or sunflower seed butter
- 1/4 cup(s) coconut oil
- 1/2 cup(s) almond milk
- 2 tablespoon(s) maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract
Chocolate Protein Squares Directions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Grease a13x9 inch baking dish.Combine oats, protein powder, sunflower seeds, coconut, chocolate chips, almonds, sugar and cinnamon, mix well.
- In a small saucepan over low hear, melt almond butter and coconut oil. Add to dry ingredients. Add almond milk, maple syrup and vanilla. Stir until fully combined.
- Pour batter into the baking disch and press it down evenly with wet hands. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Cut bars into your desired size and transfer them to a greased cookie sheet. Bake for another 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- 6) Let cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet. Serve immediately or transfer to a rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight contrainer for a week or freeze for a few months.
- From Joy McCarthy as seen in Strong Magazine. july/August 2014
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