Salted Chocolate Maple Pecan Bars

OMG! These are without a doubt the most delicious thing I have tasted this year.  Who needs sugary processed candy bars when you can easily make something much more enticing at home. 

Recipe adapted from Beachbody

Ingredients:

Crust-

½ cup almond flour

¼ cup raw pecans

2 Medjool dates pitted

1 tablespoon extra virgin coconut oil

1/8 teaspoon sea salt

Chocolate layer–

¼ cup nut butter (peanut, almond, etc..)

¼ cup pure or light maple syrup

2 tablespoons water

1 scoop chocolate protein powder

Topping-

2 tablespoons raw pecans (chopped or whole)

¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

½ teaspoon extra-virgin coconut oil

Directions:

Crust – Add almond flour, pecans, dates, oil, and salt to a food processor.  Pulse until pecans are crushed to a fine crumb. Use a spatula to press the crust into a 8×8 baking dish.

Chocolate layer– Add nut butter, almond syrup, water, and protein powder to a large bowl or food processor to mix.  Spread chocolate layer gently over the crust. Gently press pecans over chocolate layer.

Topping– Microwave chocolate chips and coconut oil on high in 20-30 second intervals.  Once chocolate is melted drizzle the chocolate over the chocolate and pecan layer.  Use a fork to spread melted chocolate. Refrigerate for at least an hour to allow chocolate to harden. Cut into squares and enjoy.  This tastes incredible!!!