Cocoa Almond Protein Bars

Instructions

1. To make the base, add the two protein powders, flaxseed, cacao, almond butter, coconut butter, date paste, vanilla and 1/4 cup water to your food processor and blend until a dough start to form. You can need to add 1-2 tbsp more water (I added two) for a ball to properly form.
2. Press dough into a parchment-paper lined 8 x 8 square glass pan and flatten the top using a spatula. Place in the fridge to set.
3. In the meantime, make the chocolate drizzle by melting coconut oil in a small pot over low-medium heat. Once melted, stir in the cacao powder, maple syrup and sea salt and remove from heat.
4. Spread the chocolate drizzle over the protein bar base and sprinkle with slivered almonds, then place back into the fridge to set for at least 60 minutes but ideally overnight.
5. Cut into bars or squares and enjoy.

Note: You can make your own coconut butter pretty easily at home and have it on hand for a variety of recipes. Simply add 3 cups shredded coconut, 2 tbsp coconut oil, and a pinch of sea salt to your blender and blend until smooth.

Note: You can make date paste pretty easily as well, simply add 2 cups Medjool dates, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt to your blender along with just enough water for them to blend and then blend until smooth.