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Cacao Chip High Protein Cookie Bars

If you want a desert like treat that will nourish your body, or a breakfast bar that will sustain you instead of a blood sugar crash, this high protein, biotin rich recipe is for you.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Active Time15 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Keyword: healthy breakfast bars, healthy cocolate chip cookie bars, healthy cookie bars,
Servings: 12 bars

Ingredients

  • 4 c almond flour
  • 6 eggs
  • 2/3 c sugar
  • 1 t vanilla
  • 1 t baking powder
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 c finely chopped almonds pecans and walnuts also work
  • 1/2 - 2/3 c coconut oil depending if you want a lighter cake texture or a cookie texture, respectively
  • 1/2 c chopped unsweetened chocolate
  • 1/4 c cacao nibs plus extra to sprinkle on top

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients in the order listed, except unsweetened chocolate. Mix well and then fold in unsweetened chocolate.
  • Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius or 350 F.
  • Grease your enamel heavy bottomed pan with coconut oil and then generously dust with tapioca flour. Press in your dough in an even layer. Sprinkle on cacao chips.
  • Bake for 20-35 minutes until a knife comes out clean. Do not over bake.
  • Take out of the oven and let cool 15 minutes. Then cut into squares and remove from pan while still warm.