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Super Seed Chocolate Protein Bars
5 from 15 votes

Super Seed Chocolate Protein Bars

These protein bars combine a mixture of seeds—pumpkin, chia, flax, hemp, and sesame—with melted chocolate, coconut oil, and maple syrup to create a dense, chocolatey bar with a variety of textures. An optional protein powder boosts nutrition. They set in the refrigerator for convenient snacking that balances sweetness and nuttiness with rich chocolate.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 180 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. In a pan, heat the coconut oil, maple and almond milk. Switch off heat once it starts to bubble.
  2. Add the chocolate and mix. Let sit for 2 minute and then whisk until melted and smooth.
  3. Add the vanilla and salt and mix in.
  4. Pulse the pumpkin, chia, flax and hemp in a blender to make a coarse meal.
  5. Add the seed mixture and sesame seeds to the melted chocolate. Mix to combine.
  6. Add protein powder if using and mix.
  7. Spread on parchment using a spatula. Chill until set. slice and keep refrigerated for weeks.
  8. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180

% 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.