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The BEST Chunky Monkey Paleo Breakfast Bars

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 9 bars

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 you can use peanut for a non-paleo version
  • 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
 

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