Dark Chocolate Protein Bars (No Bake, Paleo, Vegan)

Step 1

Line an 8" x 4" baking pan with parchment paper (aluminum foil works too).  Set aside.

Step 2

Combine the melted cacao butter***, sunflower seed butter, water, maple syrup and vanilla.  Whisk until smooth.

Step 3

Add in the chocolate protein powder, cacao powder and salt.  Mix with a spatula until well combined.

Step 4

Firmly press the dough into the lined baking pan.

Step 5

Freeze for 20 minutes, or until set.

Step 6

Remove the bars from the freezer and cut into 8 protein bars****

Step 7

For the chocolate drizzle, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small sauce pan, over low heat.  Drizzle the melted chocolate over the protein bars.

Step 8

Place back in the freezer a few minutes for chocolate to fully set.