Super Seed Chocolate Protein Bars
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Super Seed Chocolate Protein Bars
Description
Super Seed Chocolate Protein Bars blend solid coconut oil, maple syrup, and almond milk, heated just until bubbling, with melted semi-sweet chocolate to form a rich base. Adding vanilla and a pinch of salt rounds the flavor. Ground mixed seeds provide crunch, nutrition, and texture variation, while the sesame seeds contribute an additional layer of nuttiness.
Protein powder is optional; including it increases the protein content and thickens the mixture for firmer bars. Once combined, the mix is spread evenly on parchment and chilled until fully solidified. After setting, the bars are sliced and kept refrigerated for freshness.
These bars offer a portable, refrigerated treat combining chocolate flavor with the healthful aspects of seeds and optional protein powder. They can also be individually wrapped for convenience. Variations might include adding warming spices such as cinnamon, ginger, cloves, or even chili for subtle heat.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil solid
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp almond milk or other non-dairy milk
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- salt a pinch
- 2 Tbsp pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds
- 2 Tbsp flax seeds
- 2 Tbsp hemp seed or sunflower or almond meal or other seeds
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds or use hemp seeds for more protein
- 4 tbsp protein powder optional, add more seeds if omitting protein powder to get thicker bars, of choice, or more
- cinnamon ginger, cloves, chili, for variations
Instructions
- In a pan, heat the coconut oil, maple and almond milk. Switch off heat once it starts to bubble.
- Add the chocolate and mix. Let sit for 2 minute and then whisk until melted and smooth.
- Add the vanilla and salt and mix in.
- Pulse the pumpkin, chia, flax and hemp in a blender to make a coarse meal.
- Add the seed mixture and sesame seeds to the melted chocolate. Mix to combine.
- Add protein powder if using and mix.
- Spread on parchment using a spatula. Chill until set. slice and keep refrigerated for weeks.
- Or wrap individually and carry.
Notes
- Keep bars refrigerated to maintain firmness and freshness for several weeks.
- Protein powder can be adjusted or omitted; add more seeds to keep bars thick if omitting protein powder.
- Consider incorporating spices like cinnamon or ginger for taste variations.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 180kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 148mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 155IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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