Chocolate Protein Bars

    Ellen has a very fast metabolism.  As a consequence she needs to eat frequent small meals.  This is not always convenient, so she likes to carry protein bars in her purse to hold her over at times.  The problem is finding good quality low carb high protein bars that don't cost as much as a whole meal at a restaurant...so I decided to see what I could whip up.  This is a work in progress and many variations will likely result.  If you have tried this yourself or know a good recipe, let me know.  Here goes:
 
1/2 c.  Coconut Oil - melted
1/2 c.  Almond or peanut butter
1/2 c. Unsweetened chocolate drops or 2 squares of baking chocolate
4 tsp of 4x super sugar (or stevia to taste)
4 scoops (80 gms) pea protein
½ - 1 tsp. Vanilla
pinch of salt
 1/2 c. almond slices
1 c. Brown Rice Crisps

Melt the coconut oil and chocolate in a pan over very low heat.  Add the Super sugar, protein, vanilla, and salt and blend all the ingredients together until smooth.  Any type of pure protein powder can be used...see what you like the taste of best.  Taste to adjust the salt content to your liking.   Add the almond slices and rice crisps and mix well. Line a glass storage container with plactic wrap and turn your mixture into the pan and flatten it out.  You want to use a container that will leave the mixture about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch thick.  I used a 5"x5" container.  Put the mixture  in the refrigerator for an hour or so.  Once set cut the mixture into at least 8 pieces.  Each piece will have 10 grams of protein, 2-3 grams of carb, and about 230 calories...a nice meal replacement while on the run.
     I am thinking of adding inulin powder to my next batch to add more fiber to the bar.  Fiber and protein are the main foods that make you feel full.
     Let me know about interesting variations you come up with.
     Enjoy!