Almond Joy Protein Bars will satisfy candy cravings with health goals in check! A healthy, no sugar, high protein recipe with all the coconut, almond and chocolate vibe.
Ingredients
Base Layer:
⅓cupOat Flour, 30g
2TbspCoconut Flour, 14g
2TbspVanilla Protein Powder, Whey-Casein, 11g
2TbspUnflavored Protein Powder, Whey-Casein, 11g, see post for subs
3TbspAlmond Milk, 45ml
Coconut Layer:
1cupUnsweetened Shredded Coconut, 75g
⅓cupVanilla Protein Powder, Whey-Casein, 30g
2½TbspAlmond Milk, 37ml
Topping:
18Almonds, 21g
1TbspChocolate, Sugar-free recommended below, 14g
⅛tspCoconut Oil
Instructions
Line a loaf pan with parchment paper; leave an overhang to lift out later.
Base:
In a bowl, combine oat flour, coconut flour, vanilla protein powder, unflavored protein powder and milk (little at a time) to form a dough.
Transfer to prepared loaf pan, spread, press down and even out.
Coconut Layer:
In the same bowl, stir together shredded coconut, vanilla protein powder and milk(adding little at a time).Spread on top of base layer (use back of spoon or spatula to smoothen).
Press almonds on top - 6 columns, 3 in each row
Place in freezer 10 minutes.Remove and cut into 6 bars (between columns).
Chocolate Topping:
Place the chopped chocolate and coconut oil in a shallow bowl and microwave for about 25 seconds - at 10 second intervals - until it’s completely melted. Let cool about 5 mins.
Drizzle and spread on bars.
Notes
Nutrition value is calculated using products recommended below.
See post for alternate ingredients, tips and storage options.