Healthy Chocolate Protein Seed Bars
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Refrigerate 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 18-24 Bars
Calories Per Serving: 307 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
1 cup raw buckwheat I like using Bobs Red Mill
1 cup raw or roasted pistachios if using raw, add 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup chia seeds
1/2 cup cocoa nibs
1/2 cup hemp seeds
1 cup + 1 heaping tablespoon creamy almond butter divided
1 cup honey (use maple syrup if vegan)
1/2 cup coconut sugar * may sub granulated sugar
3 cups dark chocolate chips use vegan chocolate if needed
Instructions
Rub a 9x13 inch baking dish with coconut or olive oil.
In a medium bowl, combine the buckwheat, pistachios, coconut, slivered almonds, chia seeds, cocoa nibs and hemp seeds. Add a pinch of salt if using raw pistachios.
In a large pot, add the almond butter, honey and coconut sugar. Set the pot over medium heat, stirring often until melted and smooth. Once the mixture starts to bubble, let it cook 1 minute and then immediately remove from the heat.
Working quickly, add the seed/nut mix to the almond butter mixture and stir until combined. Press into the prepared the pan.
Melt the chocolate chips with 1 heaping tablespoon almond butter in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until melted and smooth or melt over low heat on the stove. Pour the melted chocolate/almond butter over the bars and spread in an even layer. Sprinkle the top with cocoa nibs if desired, cover and place in the fridge for 1-2 hours or until firm.
Cut into 18-24 bars. Store for up to 1 week in the fridge or 4 days on the counter in a cool place. My family personally loves these straight from the fridge!