Happa Matcha Protein Bars

Prep:

10 min

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Bake:

2 hours

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Yield:

12 bars

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups oat flour (certified gluten-free if necessary)
  • 1/2 cup vanilla plant protein powder
  • 2 tbsp matcha green tea powder
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup cashew butter (can sub almond butter)
  • 1/4 cup almond milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp cashew butter
  • Flaky sea salt (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Line an 8.8 inch square baking dish with parchment paper going both ways.
  2. Place oat flour, protein powder, matcha, and salt in a large mixing bowl,stirring to combine.
  3. Add maple syrup, cashew butter, almond milk, and vanilla. Stir until you have a ball of “dough.”
  4. Using wet hands, press evenly into prepared baking dish.
  5. Make chocolate coating by placing chocolate chips, coconut oil, and cashew butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals for about a minute, or until melted, stirring each time.Pour chocolate over bars and use a spatula to spread evenly.
  6. Freeze for at least 2 hours before slicing into 12 bars. Top with plenty of sea salt and devour!