# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 1/2 cups almond flour
02 - 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
03 - 1/4 cup natural almond butter
04 - 1/4 cup maple syrup
05 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
06 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
07 - 1/3 cup mini dark chocolate chips
08 - 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
# Method:
01 - Line an 8x4-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, allowing excess paper to overhang for convenient removal.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine almond flour, protein powder, and sea salt.
03 - Add almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond milk to the dry mixture. Stir until a thick dough forms, adding additional almond milk one teaspoon at a time if the mixture appears too dry.
04 - Gently fold mini chocolate chips into the dough, distributing evenly throughout.
05 - Transfer the dough to the prepared loaf pan and press firmly, using a spatula to create an even, smooth surface.
06 - Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour until the mixture has firmed sufficiently for cutting.
07 - Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the dough from the pan and slice into 8 equal bars with a sharp knife.
08 - Place bars in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 7 days, or freeze for extended storage.