Strawberry/chocolate/vanilla healthy bars, no added sugar and gluten-free

Servings: 6 large bars or 36 small bites

Ingredients:

• 3 scoops of Metagenics protein powder (60 grams of protein powder in total)
• 2 ½ cups freeze-dried strawberries (available at TAU)
• 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• ¼ cup light coconut milk (no sugar added)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon organic coconut oil
• ½ lb dark chocolate (70% dark chocolate gives the best results) plus 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions:

1. Place the protein powder, strawberries, and unsweetened coconut flakes in a food processor.
2. Add the liquid vanilla.
3. Mix well, then add the coconut milk and coconut oil and mix again until the dough is thick and sticky.
4. Press the dough into an 8x8 dish lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for several hours to let the dough firm up.
5. Once the dough has solidified, cut the protein bars into 8 rectangles.
6. Heat a saucepan and melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil together.
7. Dip each protein bar into the chocolate and coat well.
8. Place the protein bars on a parchment-lined baking sheet and store in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days or in the freezer for up to a month