No Bake Chocolate and Peanut Butter Protein Bars

A slightly sweet, chewy protein bar! So quick to make and much cheaper than store-bought.

Calories: 216
Sugar: 9g
Fat: 11.5
Carbohydrates: 22.5
Fiber: 4.5
Protein: 9.5

INGREDIENTS

• 16 dates

• ¼ cup water

• 1 cup peanut butter

• ¼ cup milk

• 2 cups oats

• ½ cup isolated whey, lightly packed

• ⅓ cup chia seeds

• ¼ cup cocoa (unsweetened)

• ⅓ cup chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS

1. In a glass measuring cup place the dates and the water.

2. Microwave on high for one minute. Mash with a fork.

3. Microwave on high for another minute. Mash with a fork until a paste forms. Return to microwave if they need more softening.

4. Stir in the peanut butter and milk.

5. In a large bowl, place the oats, whey, chia seeds, cocoa, and chocolate chips.

6. Pour in the peanut butter mixture. Stir until well combined.

7. Line a 9×9 pan with plastic wrap.

8. Press the mixture firmly into the pan.

9. Refrigerate for ½ an hour.

10. Cut into 16 bars.

11. Wrap each bar in plastic wrap and store in the fridge.