Almond Butter Protein Bars

Ingredients

• 0.66 cup natural almond butter
• 1.5 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 0.75 cup vanilla whey protein powder
• 0.33 cup maple syrup
• 3 tablespoon ground flaxseed
• 0.25 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoon water

Instructions

1. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment, leaving an overhang on two sides so you can lift the bars out later.
2. In a large bowl, whisk the almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract together until glossy and pourable.
3. Add the rolled oats, whey protein powder, ground flaxseed, and salt, and stir until the mixture is thick and evenly moistened; work in the water a tablespoon at a time only if it stays crumbly.
4. Fold in the mini chocolate chips, then scrape the mixture into the pan and press it down hard with a flat spatula or the bottom of a glass until compact and level.
5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm, then lift out using the parchment and cut into 10 bars with a sharp knife.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

215

Protein

9.5 g

Fat

11 g

Carbs

22 g