Cashew Cream Oat Protein Bars
Your hand better be up or you are going to miss out on the easiest, tastiest snack that is as good as a dessert…because who doesn’t want to enjoy a delicious bar filled with cashew cream, oats and chocolatey goodness? A super yummy no bake recipe, easy to make ahead and freeze for a nutritious any time treat.
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 1 cup cashews, soaked 3+hours and drained
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
- 1/4 cup desiccated coconut
- 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Topping
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Line an 7 x 5-inch loaf pan or dish with parchment paper on the bottom and sides leaving some overhanging to act as a handle to get the bars out easier for cutting.Add cashews and dates to a food processor and process until a thick paste is formed. Add oats, coconut, protein powder, coconut and vanilla and continue to process until well combined.Be careful not to over process as its nice to have texture variance and different sized “bits” in your protein bars.Press the mixture into the lined pan and spread out evenly with a spatula or back of a spoon.
Chocolate Topping
- Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave with 20 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.Once melted, pour on top of bars and spread out evenly with a spatula or back of a spoon.Place in fridge for 10 minutes for chocolate to set then slice into 8 bars or more smaller squares.Store in fridge for up to 1 week or up to 3 months in freezer.