Who doesn't love the combination of chocolate and strawberry? These delish snack bars have the added punch of Raw Organic Protein to make this an awesome, healthy treat!
Yields 6 Large Bars or 36 Small Bites
Ingredients
Use Organic if possible
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2 ½ cups freeze dried strawberries
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1 cup coconut flakes
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¼ cup coconut cream or coconut milk
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½ vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 Tbsp Garden of Life Coconut Oil
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½ lb. dark chocolate (55-70% dark chocolate works best) plus 1 Tbsp Coconut Oil
Preparation
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Place protein powder, strawberries, coconut flakes and sea salt into food processor.
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Cut vanilla bean lengthwise, scrape out insides and add to food processor or use one teaspoon of vanilla extract.
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Process until well mixed then add the coconut cream and coconut oil and process again until batter is thick and sticking together.
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Press batter into a parchment-lined small brownie pan and refrigerate several hours to harden.
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Once batter is solidified, cut protein bars into 8 rectangles.
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Heat up a double broiler and add chocolate and coconut oil.
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Stir chocolate chips until they are all melted then dip each protein bar into the chocolate and coat well.
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Place protein bars onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet and store in the refrigerator for 4-to-5 days or in the freezer for up to one month.
