Gluten-Free Chocolate Protein Bars with Oats & Coconut
Need a wholesome snack for you or your kids? This nutritious gluten-free chocolate protein bar recipe is based on WelleCommunity contributor Ashley Alexander's recipe (Gather + Feast), and it only takes 15 minutes to make. It is suitable for vegans and it is nut-, sugar- and dairy-free. You can make it with The Super Kids Elixir + Protein or the Super Elixir for adults from our WelleCo. range. INGREDIENTS THE GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE PROTEIN BARS 4 scoops WelleCo. The Super Kids Elixir + Protein or the Super Elixir for adults 120g (2 cups) shredded coconut toasted (you could also use desiccated or flaked coconut) 80g (1 cup) gluten-free rolled oats 70g (1/2 cup) sunflower seeds 30g (1/4 cup) hemp seeds (optional) 350g pitted Medjool dates, roughly 16-18 (or use packet pitted dates soaked in boiling water for 30 minutes, then drained) 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon sea salt flakes 120g (1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons) hulled tahini (you could also use almond, cashew, or peanut
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