Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars (Gluten-free, Plant-Based / Vegan, Refined Sugar-free, Soy-free

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons golden flax seed meal
• 1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup nut milk (divided, I use cashew)
• 2 1/2 cups almond meal flour
• 1 cup garbanzo bean flour (chickpea flour)
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (finely ground)
• 1/4 cup coconut palm sugar
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (I use Ah!laska brand)
• 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy and salted, plus 3 tablespoons if filling with dollops)
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda