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Vegan Dark Chocolate Protein Bars
Delicious and nutritious vegan protein bars made with dark chocolate, sunflower seed butter, and plant-based protein, perfect for a quick snack or post-workout boost.
Ingredients
Chocolate
- 20 g dark chocolate (50-70%)
- 120 g sunflower seed butter ((1/2 cup))
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup (add more if using unsweetened protein powder)
- 0.25 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 60 g warm water ((1/4 cup))
- 45 g vegan protein powder
- 24 g cacao powder ((1/4 cup))
- 0.125 tsp salt
- 28 g dark chocolate (60-70%) ((1 oz))
- 1 Tbsp sunflower seeds (toasted, optional)
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch loaf tin with baking paper.
- Melt chopped chocolate using a double boiler or microwave for 30 seconds.
- Mix melted chocolate with sunflower seed butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and warm water.
- Add vegan protein powder, cacao powder, and salt; mix evenly.
- Transfer mixture to the loaf tin, press down firmly, and smooth the top.
- Freeze for 20 minutes or refrigerate for 40 minutes to set.
- Remove from tin, cut into 8 bars, melt remaining chocolate, drizzle on top, and sprinkle toasted sunflower seeds. Enjoy!
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for best freshness.