Homemade Protein Bars-Great for Travel and Work-out

Finding a yummy protein bar that's good for work-outs, travel and extra energy is easy, right? Head to the store, grab what looks good, purchase and 3 bites later satisfied. Well, not so true. While there are a multitude of grab'n'go bars readily available, it is just as easy to make at home.

These snack bars are full of protein and quality ingredients, providing nourishment and stamina. Enjoy!

Ingredients
2 cups almond meal
1/8 cup flax seeds
1/8 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup coconut
1/4 cup pumpkin butter or pumpkin puree
1/4 cup cocoa almond spread or chocolate spread
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
4 drops liquide stevia
1/8 cup honey crystals or liquid honey (substitute with applesauce is okay)
5 squares of dark chocolate

Pulse dried almond meal, seeds, coconut, dried fruits, pumpkin butter and chocolate spread in food processor for 20 seconds. Melt the coconut oil and add sweeteners then drizzle into food processor.
Pulse again until all is coarsely mixed. Press into baking pan adding whole dried cherries and pumpkin
seeds to top layer. Chill  for an hour or so. Melt chocolate squares on low heat and drizzle over the entire mixture. Chill once again until chocolate hardens.

Stores well in refrigerator or even good for freezing. Cut into bite size pieces and carry along in bag.