DOUBLE CHOCOLATE COOKIE DOUGH PROTEIN BARS

These gorgeous babies are exactly like cookie dough in taste and texture but without butter, eggs, flour or extra refined sugar. It's true! They are also gluten-free and dairy-free and totally delicious. Store in the fridge to keep them cold, or freeze if you'll be taking them to work as a snack or stashing in a lunch box. Many yums with this one.

"If you want to make the bar like standard chocolate chip cookie dough, use vanilla plant protein powder instead of chocolate."

Notes: Chocolate chips are Lily's.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE COOKIE DOUGH PROTEIN BARS

Ingredients: 1 cup finely milled almond flour, 1/2 cup nut butter like almond or cashew, pinch of salt, 3 tbsp. agave nectar (or honey if not Vegan), 1/3 cup chocolate plant protein powder, 2 tbsp. melted coconut oil, 1 tsp. vanilla extract, 1/3 cup GF/DF chocolate chips + more for the top.

Makes about 8 bars.

1. Line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper in one direction.

2. Combine all ingredients except chocolate chips in the bowl of a food processor, process until mixture is coming together into a ball.

3. Add 1/3 cup chocolate chips, then pulse to distribute.

4. Press mixture evenly into the bottom of the loaf pan. Press more chocolate chips into the top. Refrigerate 2 hours before cutting. Store covered in the fridge.

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