Protein Granola Bark

Ingredients

• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
• 1/4 cup chopped almonds
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 2 tbsp hemp hearts
• 1 tbsp coconut flakes
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup almond butter
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 8 oz dark chocolate (70% cacao)
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
• Pinch of sea salt
• 1/4 cup dried fruit (cranberries, goji berries)
• 2 tbsp cacao nibs
• 1 tbsp coconut flakes
• Flaky sea salt for finishing

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheet with parchment

2. 2

   For granola, mix oats, protein powder, almonds, chia seeds, hemp hearts, coconut flakes, cinnamon, and salt

3. 3

   In small bowl, combine almond butter, honey, melted coconut oil, and vanilla

4. 4

   Pour wet ingredients over oat mixture and stir until well coated

5. 5

   Spread granola on prepared baking sheet in single layer

6. 6

   Bake 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown

7. 7

   Let granola cool completely and break into clusters

8. 8

   Line new baking sheet with parchment paper

9. 9

   For chocolate bark, melt chocolate and coconut oil in double boiler or microwave

10. 10

    Stir until smooth, then whisk in honey and protein powder until no lumps remain

11. 11

    Add pinch of sea salt and mix well

12. 12

    Pour melted chocolate onto prepared parchment in rectangle about 12x8 inches

13. 13

    Spread evenly to about 1/4-inch thickness using offset spatula

14. 14

    Immediately sprinkle protein granola clusters over chocolate surface

15. 15

    Add dried fruit, cacao nibs, and coconut flakes while chocolate is still wet

16. 16

    Gently press toppings into chocolate surface

17. 17

    Sprinkle with flaky sea salt

18. 18

    Refrigerate for 1-2 hours until completely set

19. 19

    Break or cut into 16 irregular pieces

20. 20

    Store in airtight container in cool place