Coconut Almond Protein Bar

This was one of my first protein bar recipes when I was in desperate need for a treat to take the blah out of competition food. One day while playing in the kitchen, AS ALWAYS this came to me. A coconut Almond Joy like protein bar! Being from Hawai'i, I am IN LOVE with coconut and dark chocolate ... not to mention Almond Joy's have been my favorite candy bars since I was... little me. So what a better way to enjoy a nutritious protein dessert than a healthy knock-off! Ahhhh :)

Ingredients: 

1 Cup Shredded Coconut Unsweetened

1/2 Cup Coconut Flour

2 TBSP Ground Flax Meal

1/2 Cup Almond slices (or another favorite nut)
1/2 Cup  Vanilla Whey Protein Powder

4 TBSP Coconut Oil

1 TBSP  Coconut Extract

1/2 Cup Unsweetened Coconut Milk

Dark Chocolate to drizzle
1. Mix all dry ingredients in a 8x8 pan

2. Melt coconut oil in microwave, add coconut milk and extract. Mix then pour over dry ingredients.

3. Mash together and press evenly into the pan. (If its too dry add a little more milk)

4. Slice into 8 bars and freeze.

5. Melt desired amount of chocolate in a small zip-lock bag. (cut the corner when ready to use)

6. When bars are cold spread out on a parchment paper and drizzle chocolate over each bar.

7. Let the chocolate harden then ENJOY!!!

  Nutrition Facts:

Serving size: 1 bar, 8 Servings

Calories:  174
Carbs:      5
Fat:          15
Protein:    7
Sugar:      2
Fiber:       3