# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 1/2 cups almond flour
02 - 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
03 - 1/4 cup natural almond butter
04 - 1/4 cup maple syrup
05 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
06 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
07 - 1/3 cup mini dark chocolate chips
08 - 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Line a small loaf pan measuring 8 by 4 inches with parchment paper, leaving sufficient overhang on opposite sides for easy removal after setting.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine almond flour, protein powder, and sea salt, stirring until evenly distributed.
03 - Add almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond milk to the dry mixture. Stir thoroughly until a thick, cohesive dough forms. If the mixture appears too dry, add additional almond milk one teaspoon at a time until the dough achieves proper consistency and holds together firmly.
04 - Fold mini chocolate chips into the dough using a spatula or wooden spoon, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
05 - Transfer the dough to the prepared loaf pan, pressing it down firmly with a spatula. Smooth the surface until level and compact.
06 - Place the pan in the refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour to allow the bars to firm up completely.
07 - Carefully lift the entire dough block from the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Using a sharp knife, cut the block into 8 equal bars.
08 - Transfer the bars to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week, or freeze for extended storage.