Cookie Dough Protein Bars

makes ~ 12 bars

For the bars:

1 3/4 cups oats flour

1/2 cup protein powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/3 cup pure maple syrup

1/2 cup peanut butter

1/4 cup almond milk

1 tsp vanilla extract

For the topping:

1/2 cup chocolate chips

1 tbsp coconut oil

1 tbsp peanut butter

Sea salt, for topping bars

Method

• Line an 8×8 inch square baking dish with parchment paper going both ways.

• Place oat flour, protein powder, salt, and baking soda in a large mixing bowl, stirring to combine.

• Add maple syrup, cashew butter, almond milk, and vanilla.

• Stir until you have a ball of “dough.”

• Using wet hands, press evenly into prepared baking dish.

• Make chocolate coating by placing chocolate chips, coconut oil, and cashew butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl.

• Microwave in 20-second intervals for about a minute, or until melted, stirring each time.

• Pour chocolate over bars and use a spatula to spread evenly.

• Freeze for at least 2 hours before slicing into 9-12 bars.

• Top with plenty of sea salt and devour!