Dark Chocolate Balsamic Cherry Protein Paleo Bars

Ingredients

1/4 cup pitted dates
1/2 cup unsweetened dried cherries
2 Tbsp. chia seeds
2 Tbsp. Cocoa nibs
2 Tbsp. cocoa powder (Dutch processed)
1/4 cup non-peanut nut butter
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder
1/2 cup roughly chopped walnuts
Pinch of salt

2-3 Tbsp. Coronado Taste of Oils Dark Chocolate Balsamic or Coronado Taste of Oils Cherry Balsamic

Directions:

Process the dates in the food processor until crumbly.

Add the rest of the ingredients and process until smooth. (Or, fold in the walnuts & cherries for a
chunky bar).

Add 2-3 Tbsp. Coronado Taste of Oils Dark Chocolate Balsamic or Coronado Taste of Oils Cherry Balsamic until desired consistency.

Press into an 8 x 8x 2 inch pan.

Refrigerate until firm.

Cut into squares and enjoy.

~154 calorieseach. Makes 16 23 squares of yumminess.

Courtesy of Coronado Taste of Oils.