Homemade Rootz Chunky Monkey Protein Bars

Nourish your body with real, wholesome foods while satisfying your sweet tooth with these chunky monkey protein bars by Athletic Avocado. 

INGREDIENTS:

• 1.5 cup pecans (or other nuts of choice)
• 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1 scoop Rootz Chocolate Banana Nut Protein-Superfood
• 1/2 cup drippy almond butter 
• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
• 1-2 tbsp maple syrup, optional
• Banana chips
• Chocolate chunks/chips

DRIZZLE (optional)

• 2 tbsp drippy almond butter (or other nut butter)
• 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
• 1 tbsp maple syrup

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line an 8x8 or 9x9 pan with parchment paper or cooking spray.
2. Place pecans and coconut on a cooking sheet and place in oven for 15 minutes, or until slightly toasted.
3. Add pecans and coconut to a food processor and process until it is a flour or meal-like texture.
4. Add to a large bowl and mix in protein powder.
5. In a small bowl combine almond butter, banana, coconut oil and maple syrup. Add to pecan-coconut mixture and combine well.
6. Transfer the mixture to pan and press down evenly. Top with banana chips and chocolate chips.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until done.
8. Let cool and slice into about 9 bars.

FOR DRIZZLE:

• Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and drizzle on top of cooled bars.