Ingredients

The following ingredients have 10 Servings
  • 1/3 cup natural chunky or creamy almond butter (or peanut butter)
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/3 cup quick oats (gluten free, if desired)
  • 1 cup Puffed Millet (see notes for other options)
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 cup your favorite vanilla protein powder
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 1/3 cup dried cherries, chopped
  • 2.5 ounces dark chocolate bar, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon coconut oil

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line 8x8 inch baking pan with foil or parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine almond butter, maple syrup and vanilla until smooth and well combined. 
  • Stir in oats, millet, salt and protein powder until well-coated, thick, and sticky. Add in almond milk and stir again. 
  • Fold in cherries, 1/4 cup of chopped chocolate, and chia seeds. (You'll use the rest of the chocolate for the drizzle.)
  • Pour mixture into prepared pan and use a spatula to evenly spread. Next you'll have to use your hand to press the mixture down VERY firmly. This will help to ensure that the bars stick together well. 
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes. Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes.
  • To make chocolate drizzle: melt chocolate and coconut oil in a small saucepan over very low heat. Stir until smooth. 
  • Drizzle the chocolate over the bars, then refrigerate for 30 minutes so that chocolate can harden. 
  • Cut into 10 bars. You can also keep them at room temperature or individually wrap & freeze. Enjoy!