Paleo Chocolate Chip Bars

I wasn’t prepared to like this recipe as much as I did, but these Paleo Chocolate Chip Bars won me over. Along with being gluten-free and dairy free (if you use non-dairy butter), they have a decent amount of protein per serving.

I use a brand called Garden of Life Raw mainly because I can buy it in small packets for a couple of dollars.
These are most definitely not low in fat because of all the nut flour and nut butter, but they are satisfying and should keep you full for a while.

Paleo Chocolate Chip Bars

Cookie Madness

Paleo Chocolate Chip Bars are easy, filling and very tasty! I like using Brazil nuts for selenium, but any nut works. For the nut butter, I use Trader Joe's.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 18 mins

Total Time 28 mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 12

Ingredients

 

• 1 cup almond flour 90 grams
• 1/4 cup plant protein powder 20 grams, vanilla flavored
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 pinch of salt
• 3 Tablespoons melted butter or vegan buttery stick 42 grams
• 1/3 cup coconut sugar 50 grams
• 1 large egg 50 grams
• 3 Tablespoons unsweetened salted nut butter or almond butter 50 grams -- I use Trader Joe's
• 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup chopped Brazil nuts or your favorite nut

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8 inch square pan with nonstick foil.
• Mix together almond flour, protein powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
• In a second bowl, whisk together the melted butter and coconut sugar until blended, then whisk in the egg, almond butter and vanilla.
• Fold the almond flour mixture into the butter mixture and stir until blended, then stir in the chocolate chips and nuts.
• Press the mixture firmly into the pan and bake for about 18-20 minutes or until top appears dry. Let cool completely, then lift from pan and cut into squares.