No-bake oat protein bars (Printer-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Bar Ingredients
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1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
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5 Medjool dates, pitted
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1 cup almond butter
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¼ cup protein powder (your favorite flavor)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
# Let's Cook!:
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Start by lining an 8x8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Leave some overhang on the sides to easily lift the bars out later.
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Add the pitted Medjool dates to your food processor and pulse several times until they're coarsely ground. They should be broken down but not completely pureed.
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Add the rolled oats, almond butter, protein powder, and vanilla extract to the food processor with the dates. Process at low speed until everything is well combined and forms a coarse, sticky dough. You might need to stop and scrape down the sides with a spatula a few times to ensure even mixing.
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Transfer the mixture to a bowl and gently fold in the chocolate chips by hand. If the mixture is still warm from processing, let it cool slightly so the chips don't melt completely.
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Press the mixture firmly and evenly into your prepared pan. Use the back of a spatula or your hands to really compact it down - this helps the bars hold together better when cut.
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Refrigerate the pan for at least an hour until the mixture is firm and set. Once chilled, lift out the entire slab using the parchment paper and cut into 8 even bars with a sharp knife.
# Recipe Notes:
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These bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week
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For longer storage, wrap individually and freeze for up to 3 months
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Each bar contains approximately 12g of protein
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You can customize these bars with different mix-ins like dried fruit, nuts, or seeds