Balanced Chocolate Protein Bar Recipe

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Did you know you can easily make your own delicious protein bars with simple ingredients? Check out the recipe & try it out for yourself!

Healthy protein bars can be hard to find & often contain more sugar than protein! Our version is packed with protein, fibre & powered up with functional mushrooms for added benefits.

Notes on ingredients:

Protein has satiety promoting properties, support muscle growth, helps maintain steady blood glucose levels and energy. This recipe was created using a 100% pure whey protein isolate in chocolate flavour. You can try using a plant based protein, however, the texture may be more chalky, depending on the brand.
Almond butter and flour are a great source of fibre, minerals like magnesium & antioxidant superstars like vitamin E. Almonds help to balance blood sugar, support healthy cardiovascular function, and help to keep you energized.
Chia seeds can absorb more than 12 times its weight in water. This ability to hold water can prolong hydration and retain electrolytes in body fluids, as well as extend endurance.

I have included the Balance blend of mushroom powder by Eversio Wellness, which contains health enhancing qualities such as:

Bringing you a sense of calm from an overwhelmed day & allowing for better stress adaptation with Reishi
Increasing mental sharpness & agility for increased productivity with Lion’s Mane
Gut, optimized blood sugar & immune support from Maitake and Shiitake mushrooms
Increased overall cellular health from antioxidants found in functional mushrooms, leading to less chronic inflammation & premature aging

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Balanced Chocolate Protein Bar Recipe

Bars:

1/4 cup coconut oil

1/3 cup almond butter

1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk

1 1/2 cups chocolate protein powder

3/4 cup almond meal or almond flour

1 tsp cinnamon

1 Tbsp Balance blend of mushrooms

Topping:

2 tbsp chocolate chips, chopped (I used Enjoy Life brand)

How to make:

In a medium bowl, add coconut oil, almond butter and milk. Whisk until smooth.
Add protein powder, salt, cinnamon, Balance mushroom blend & almond meal, stir until combined, using your hands if necessary to create a dough consistency.
Line a baking dish with unbleached parchment paper & fill with prepared dough (I used a 7″ x 10″ size). Flatten with your hands & level with spatula.
Top with chopped chocolate chips.
Freeze bars for 20 minutes or refrigerate for 1 hour. Remove from the dish by holding onto the flaps of parchment paper and place on a cutting board. Cut into 12 bars and enjoy chilled.

The Balance blend of functional mushrooms includes a therapeutic dose of Lion’s Mane, Maitake, Reishi, and Shiitake without fillers, & is excellent for calming an overwhelmed system, supporting brain and immune function, and giving you a sense of balance and well-being. It’s so simple to add to any dish, like salad dressing, latte or smoothie.

To purchase your functional mushrooms with my affiliate code and save 15%, use code ANNALIISA15 at checkout. Learn more about Eversio Wellness Mushrooms & purchase here.

Enjoy!