Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups peanut butter (no sugar added)
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 1/2 cups chocolate protein powder (I use Vega sport protein – chocolate)
• 3 tbsp agave
• 1 banana
• 2/3 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1/2 tbsp coconut oil
• 2/3 cup water
• 1 tbsp chia seeds + more for sprinkling on top (optional)
• 1 tbsp hemp seeds + more for sprinkling on top (optional)
• Handful of chopped almonds for sprinkling on top (optional)

Instructions

1. Mix: Combine 1 1/2 cups peanut butter, 1 cup almond flour, 1 1/2 cups protein powder, 3 tbsp agave, 1 banana, 1 tbsp chia seeds, 1 tbsp hemp seeds, and 2/3 cup water. Mix to combine (either by hand or using a stand mixer). Note: I recommend using a Kitchen Aid.
2. Form: Line 9″x13″ baking pan lined with parchment paper. Press bar mix into lined pan.
3. Melt chocolate: Add 2/3 cup chocolate chips and 1/2 tbsp coconut oil to a small sauce pan and melt over low heat. Once heated, pour chocolate over bars. Sprinkle with chia seeds, hemp seeds, and chopped almonds if desired.
4. Freeze: Freeze bars for 1 hour.
5. Plate: Slice into 16 bars. Enjoy or save for later!

*Caloric and nutritional values will change based on exact ingredients and amounts used.

This recipe was adapted from Jar of Lemons.