CHOCOLATE NUT BUTTER PROTEIN BARS

PREP: 15 MINUTES | CHILL: 15 MINUTES | MAKES: 20 SERVINGS

1 tablespoon coconut oil, plus more for greasing

1 cup full-fat unsweetened coconut milk

1 cup nut butter (tahini, natural peanut butter, or almond butter)

½ cup dates, pitted

2 cups uncooked rolled oats

2 cups Vanilla Cream or Milk Chocolate BioTrust Low Carb Protein Powder Blend

½ cup stevia-sweetened dark chocolate chips (such as Lily’s brand)

1.Line the bottom and sides of a 9 × 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, so that the parchment paper hangs over the sides. (These will be your “handles” to easily pull the protein bars from the pan once they’re done.) Lightly rub the parchment paper with coconut oil.

2.Combine the coconut milk and nut butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring often, until fully combined and smooth, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.

3.Blend the dates in a food processor until smooth. Add the nut butter mixture, oats, and protein powder and pulse until fully incorporated. Press the dough into the prepared pan and place in the freezer for 10 minutes. Cut into 20 bars.

4.Combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until melted, about 2 minutes. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the protein bars. Chill until the chocolate sets, about 5 minutes. Store in the fridge.

NUTRITION

Calories: 171

Fat: 10 g

Carbohydrates: 13 g

Sodium: 83 mg

Fiber: 3 g

Protein: 15 g

Sugar: 4 g