No-bake chewy bars with almond flour, protein powder, and chocolate chips for a healthy snacking option.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1.5 cups almond flour
02 - 0.5 cup vanilla protein powder
03 - 0.25 cup natural almond butter
04 - 0.25 cup maple syrup
05 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
06 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
07 - 0.33 cup mini dark chocolate chips
08 - 0.125 teaspoon sea salt
# How to Make It:
01 - Line an 8x4-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, allowing excess paper to hang over edges for easy removal.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine almond flour, vanilla protein powder, and sea salt. Mix thoroughly.
03 - Add almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond milk to the dry mixture. Stir continuously until a thick dough forms. Add additional almond milk by the teaspoon if the mixture appears too dry.
04 - Fold mini dark chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough using a spatula.
05 - Transfer dough to the prepared loaf pan and press firmly, using a spatula to smooth the top surface.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until the mixture is firmly set.
07 - Remove the solidified dough from the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Using a sharp knife, slice into 8 equal bars.
08 - Place bars in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week.