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Chocolate & Peanut Granola Protein Bar

Chocolate & Peanut Granola Protein Bar

Yummy protein bar
Servings 16 bars
Calories 223 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • cup Rolled oats (Or brown rice flakes or quinoa flakes)
  • ¾ cup vanilla protein powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup pitted dates (soaked in boiled water for 10 minutes) about 5½ oz.
  • ½ cup crunchy peanut butter
  • 1 cup 70% dark chocolate melts about 5½ oz
  • ¼ cup hazelnuts (chopped) I used almonds

Instructions
 

  • Grease or spray a 8 inch square pan with oil
  • Process (blend), oats, protein powder, and salt together into a fine crumb
  • Drain dates (reserve some of the water). Add dates to processor and blend until well combined. (I added to oat mixture and processed all together)
  • Transfer dough to a bowl and mix peanut butter through by hand. Dough should be like cookie dough so may need to add some of the date water.
  • Add to pan, pressing mixture into it. Spread out evenly using a large spatula and place in freezer while you prepare chocolate.
  • Melt chocolate in microwave in 30 second intervals (or can do over boiling water in a pan). When melted pour over the mixture in pan and spread evenly.
  • Spread nuts over top and refrigerate.
  • Once they have hardened, cut into 16 pieces.
  • Can store in refrigerator for a week or freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 17.7gProtein: 9.6gFat: 12.2gSaturated Fat: 3.7gFiber: 3.3gSugar: 10.4g
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