Chocolate Protein Bars

No bake, fiber rich protein bars sweetened with dates and oh so easy to make! It's the perfect snack on the go!

Ingredients:

16 dates

1/4 cup water

1 cup peanut butter

1/4 cup milk

2 cups oats

1/2 cup protein powder

1/3 cup chia seeds

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Add dates to water and microwave on high 1 minute. Mash with a fork then microwave for another minute. Mash until smooth, then add the peanut butter and milk.

Combine the remaining dry ingredients in a large bowl. I used unflavoured protein powder, but chocolate flavoured would be rad! Add the date mix to the dry and combine well.

Line a 9 X 9" pan with plastic wrap. Spoon globs of the mix into the pan and spread with a spatula. Cover with a second piece of plastic wrap and firmly press down with something flat like a book, or I like to use this mini loaf pan. 

Refrigerate 30 minutes then lift out of pan, place on a cutting board and cut into 24 bars about 1 X 2" each.

Store in refrigerator.

Original recipe from smartnutrition.ca