Chef Ann Cooper's High Protein Bars

A healthy "hold you over" or "see you through the slump" bar.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Yields: 24 squares

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups peanut butter
• 1  cup carob chips
• 1⁄2 cup wheat germ
• 1  cup coconut
• 2⁄3 cup walnuts
• 1⁄4 cup sesame seeds
• 1⁄4 cup sunflower seeds, unsalted

Directions

1. Melt peanut butter with carob chips over low heat.
2. Combine rest of ingredients in a bowl.
3. Drizzle PB mixture over dry ingredients.
4. Press in to a 9 x 13 pan.
5. Chill well.
6. Cut in to 24 squares.
7. Wrap, individually, in plastic wrap & keep in the refrigerator for an on the go snack.
8. Note: Cooking time is actually chilling time.