Sea Salt Cashew Butter Chocolate Protein Bars

Sea Salt Cashew Butter Chocolate Protein Bars

from ambitiouskitchen.com
10 min
10 servings

Incredible no bake cashew butter chocolate protein bars with a sprinkle of sea salt. These decadent bars pack over 7g of protein and make the best post-workout snack or satisfying treat! Gluten free and vegan-friendly.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cashew butter (just cashews + salt)*
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup honey (use coconut palm syrup if vegan)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup your favorite chocolate protein powder* (OR ½ cup vanilla protein powder + 2 tablespoons cacao or cocoa powder)
  • 2/3 cup rolled oats, gluten free, if desired
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • For the topping:
  • 3 tablespoons chocolate chips or 1 ounces 85% dark chocolate, dairy free if desired
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
  • Fancy sea salt, for sprinkling on top

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat cashew butter, coconut oil, honey and vanilla in a saucepan over a very low heat.

  2. 2

    Remove from heat and stir in protein powder until smooth, then fold in oats and chia seeds. Place in a 8x4 inch loaf pan lined with parchment paper.

  3. 3

    Add chocolate and coconut oil in a small saucepan and place over low heat until melted. Drizzle over the tops of the bars and tilt pan to cover completely (or a nice thick drizzle will do). Sprinkle with sea salt.

  4. 4

    Place in fridge for 1 hour before removing from pan and cutting into 10 squares. Store bars in fridge tightly wrapped or in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.