Salted Maple Almond Protein Bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup (120 g) almond flour
• 1/2 cup (40 g) unsweetened shredded coconut
• 4 1/2 oz (132 g) dairy-free cottage cheese
• 3 tbsp (30 g) hemp seeds
• 1 tbsp (10 g) chia seeds
• 1/4 tsp (1.5 g) sea salt
• 1/4 cup (60 g) almond butter
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) maple syrup or sugar-free syrup
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) unsweetened almond milk
• 1/4 tsp (1 g) flaky salt, for topping

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Method

1. Line a small 6 × 6-inch (15 × 15 cm) dish with parchment paper.
2. Mix the almond flour, coconut, cottage cheese, hemp seeds, chia, and sea salt in a bowl.
3. Add the almond butter, maple syrup, and almond milk and stir into a thick, sticky dough.
4. Press firmly into the dish and sprinkle with the flaky salt.
5. Chill for 30 minutes, then cut into 4 bars.