No-Bake Low Carb Protein Bar

When I first saw this recipe I was skeptical, but now I am addicted. Another great thing is that it doesn't take much time to prepare!

Source: yummly.com
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 3-4 hours to cool in the fridge
Yields: 6 bars

Ingredients:

    •    ½ cup flax seed meal or almond meal.
    •    2 tablespoons coconut flour
    •    2 tablespoons sesame or chia seeds
    •    10 tablespoons protein powder (I mix some vegan, egg white and hemp. Experiment!)
    •    3 tablespoons raw cacao or carob powder
    •    ⅛ teaspoon stevia powder
    •    ⅓ cup almond butter
    •    2 tablespoons coconut oil
    •    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    •    ½ cup water (more or less, as necessary)

Instructions:

1. Mix all dry ingredients well.
2. Mix together almond butter and coconut oil in a small cup (it a good idea to melt them first).
3. Add almond butter and oil to dry ingredients and mix well with your hands. The mixture will be rather dry and crumbly.
4. Mix in vanilla extract and water. Add the water gradually so you don't overdo it.
5. Line a small pan with shrink-wrap and press in the dough evenly.
6. Chill in the fridge for several hours to set, then cut into approximately 6 pieces. Wrap each one individually for a quick snack, or store them with wax paper in-between.

Good substitutions for flax seed meal is any ground nuts or even quinoa flakes. If you are alergic to nuts then sunflower seed butter works just as well!