Sarah's choc almond protein bars
2
Points®
Total time: 17 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 2 min • Serves: 9 • Difficulty: Easy
A magic mix of caramely dates, crunchy nuts and seeds, and a chocolaty drizzle. Sarah's (@sarahs_recipes) protein bars tick allthe boxes! To keep them firm, store in the freezer and remove them 5–10 minutes before eating for a satisfying treat.
Ingredients
Fresh dates
1 cup(s), (230g, about 15 dates), pitted
Almond meal
¼ cup(s), (30g)
Rolled oats, dry
1 cup(s), (90g)
Skim milk powder
⅔ cup(s), (65g)
Vanilla bean extract, alcohol free
2 tsp
Pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
2 tbs
Dark chocolate melts
10 g
Skim milk powder
1 tsp
Instructions
1
Combine dates and 1 tablespoon boiling water in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on High (100%) for 1 minute.
2
Process dates, almond meal, oats, milk powder, vanilla and 1 tablespoon water in a food processor until well combined. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in pepitas.
3
Lightly spray a 10 cm x 20 cm (base measurement) loaf tin with oil and line base and sides with baking paper. Press date mixture evenly into prepared tin with damp hands.
4
To make topping, microwave chocolate melts in a small microwave–safe bowl on High (100%) in 20-second bursts, stirring in between, until melted. Stir in skim milk powder and 1 teaspoon water until combined. Drizzle over date mixture. Cover and place in freezer for 2–3 hours, until firm. Cut into 9 bars. Store bars in a reusable container in the freezer.
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