Almond Butter Protein Bars

Ingredients: 8 organic medjool dates 2 cups rolled oats 1 cup nut butter (I used peanut butter and often use almond butter) 1/2 cup melted coconut oil 1/2 cup raw honey pinch of sea salt 1 tbsp chia seeds 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut shreds 1/4 cup protein powder of choiceInstructions:

Instructions:

1. Soak dates in water for 15 minutes. Then remove the pits.
2. Pulse the oats in a food processor until they’re almost a flour like consistency
3. Add all the ingredients to the food processor and pulse until all the ingredients sticks together
4. Remove from food processor and press the mixture onto a parchment lined baking sheet
5. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes
6. Slice into squares and store in the freezer or fridge for a delicious treat!

Notes:

• Stores well in the freezer for a month or the refrigerator for 2 weeks
• Can substitute almond butter for any nut butter
• Can make without protein powder