Mix peanut butter, ground almonds, milled chia seeds, protein powder, and maple syrup together until a crumbly cookie texture forms
Add water gradually and mix for about 60 seconds until the mixture becomes malleable like play-doh
Press the mixture into a mold, pushing from the center outward to fill all corners evenly
Soften dates with hot water and pound with the back of a spoon to create a jam-like consistency
Spread the date mixture as a layer on top of the protein mixture in the mold
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight)
Mark out 12 equal portions on the chilled mixture
Set up a bain-marie and melt the dark chocolate
Working quickly, dip each bar into the melted chocolate
While the chocolate is still soft, add toppings such as coconut, pistachios, quinoa puffs, and goji berries
Refrigerate until the chocolate sets
Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer
