Raw Protein Power Bars

Ingredients

• 2 cups  raw oats
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup hemp seeds
• 1/2 cup sliced raw almonds (or any nuts you like)
• 1/4 cup ground flax or chia seeds
• 2 tbs raw coconut oil
• 3 tbs almond butter
• 2 tbs raw honey
• 4 scoops protein powder*
• 1/4 cup flavor bits (any combination of chopped unsweetened dry fruit and/or raw cacao nibs, etc.)
• 1/2 cup water (more if needed)

*all natural pretty please.  I used hemp for this pic-that’s why they’re green. But you can also use a vanilla protein powder.

Instructions

1. Mix dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
2. On low heat melt coconut oil. Remove from heat once melted.
3. Combine coconut oil, almond butter, agave and water. Mix until well blended.
4. Place plastic wrap at the bottom of an eight-inch pan. Make sure you leave some to cover the top.
5. Place mixture in pan and press with plastic wrap.
6. Freeze for minimum one hour
7. Cut into five bars (store in the fridge).