Vanilla Chia Seed Protein Bars

Ingredients:

Chia Protein Bars-

• 4 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 cup Vanilla Pro Elite High Protein Shake
• ¾ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• ¼ cup coconut flour
• ½ cup pumpkin seeds
• 1 tbsp monk fruit sweetener
• 1 tbsp coconut oil

Chocolate Drizzle-

• ½ cup dark chocolate, roughly chopped
• 1 tbsp coconut oil

Method:

1. In a medium bowl, add chia seeds and Vanilla Pro Elite High Protein Shake . Let the chia seeds soak for 15 minutes
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
3. Transfer the soaked chia seeds to a large mixing bowl, add the remaining ingredients: unsweetened shredded coconut, coconut flour, pumpkin seeds, monk fruit sweetener, and coconut oil. Mix with spatula to combine.
4. If the mixture seems too dry, add an additional tbsp of Vanilla Pro Elite High Protein Shake until dough consistency forms.
5. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking pan and gently press to spread it evenly.
6. Bake for about 40 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
7. While the bars are cooling, prepare the dark chocolate drizzle. Place the chopped dark chocolate in a microwave bowl along with the coconut oil. Microwave for a minute in 30 second intervals until consistency is thin.
8. Transfer the melted chocolate to a zip pouch and cut the tip. Now, drizzle the dark chocolate over the baked chia seed protein bars. Let the bars cool in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
9. Once cool, slice into small individual bars. Serve immediately or store in an air-tight container for up to a week.