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paleo vegan gluten free dairy free healthy protein samoa bars

Paleo & Vegan Protein Samoa Bars

These Samoa bars are a delicious version of the Girl Scout Samoa cookie and they're paleo, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: bar, Dessert, Snack
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the shortbread layer:
  • ⅔ cup coconut flour
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 ½ tablespoon maple syrup
  • ⅓ cup coconut oil softened
  • 6 tablespoon water
For the filling:
  • ½ cup smooth natural almond butter
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup coconut oil
  • ⅓ cup vegan vanilla protein powder
  • ¾ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
For the chocolate drizzle:
  • ¾ cup nondairy chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper. In a bowl, mix together the shortbread layer ingredients and press into the pan. Bake for 16 min. and let cool.
  2. In a separate bowl, melt together the almond butter, maple syrup, and coconut oil until smooth. Mix in the vanilla, salt, and protein powder until well combined.
  3. Pour the filling over the crust and spread evenly. Sprinkle the shredded coconut evenly over top. Freeze for about 20 min. to set.
  4. Slice into about 9 bars. Melt the chocolate and dip the bottom of each bar into the chocolate. Drizzle the remaining chocolate over the tops of the bars. Let harden and enjoy!