Healthy vegan protein bars

Here is a Vegan recipe that is SO delicious, healthy & nourishing. A blend of nuts, seeds & protein, with no added sugar. I recommend making a double batch and freezing some. Have one as a snack when those mid-day cravings hit or when you feel like something sweet. Let me know what you think…

Servings: 8 bars

Photo Credit Nancy Bordeleau

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp (15 ml) coconut oil
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) liquid vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp (15 ml) unsweetened almond milk
• 1/3 cup 70%-85% dark chocolate
• 2 tbsp crushed almonds
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 2 tbsp ground flax seeds
• 2 tbsp sunflower seeds
• 1/4 cup shelled hemp seeds
• 5 tbsp chocolate (or vanilla) protein powder
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 pinch pink salt
• 1 pinch cinnamon (optional)
• 1 pinch stevia (optional)



Photo Credit Nancy Bordeleau

Instructions:

1. In a pan, heat the coconut oil and almond milk. Turn off the heat once the mixture starts to bubble.
2. Add the chocolate and stir. Let sit for 2 minutes, then whisk until the texture is smooth.
3. Add the vanilla and salt and stir.
4. Add the nuts and seeds to the melted chocolate.
5. Mix everything together.
6. Add the protein powder, cinnamon, and cocoa, and mix.
7. Spread onto parchment paper using a spatula. Press the mixture down firmly.
8. Place in the freezer until the bars harden.
9. Slice and keep in the refrigerator for weeks.
10. Or wrap individually and freeze the portions.

Tip: Slice with a warm knife to prevent the bars from breaking.

Enjoy without guilt! Health is a lifestyle!