No-Bake Vegan Protein Bars

These oaty, nutty bars of deliciousness are not only vegan, but will cure those cravings for something filling between meals. With no equipment needed, anyone can create these beauties with no hassle. 

METHOD: 

Place all ingredients into a large mixing bowl and combine them using your hands -make sure all of the ingredients are well combined.

Place cling film into a large tray and transfer the mixture into the tray. Pat down the edges, moving into the centre, to make sure the mixture is compacted. 

Place in the fridge for approximately 6 hours then remove and cut into snack squares.

To make the chocolate sauce, drain the water from the soaked dates and place them into a food processor along with the cacao powder. Pulse the ingredients to create the chocolate sauce.

Spread the chocolate over the snack squares and sprinkle with desiccated coconut.

INGREDIENTS:
(makes 20 squares)

• 500g oats
• 500g 100% peanut butter
• 2 scoops Neat Nutrition Plant Protein (Chocolate)
• 100g sesame seeds
• 4 heaped tablespoon chia seeds
• 80g chopped walnuts
• 1 cup dairy-free milk
• 150ml coconut oil
• ¼ cup maple syrup

Chocolate Sauce: 

• 80g pitted dates (soaked in hot water)
• 2 heaped tablespoon cacao powder

Extras:

• Desiccated coconut

Nutritional's per serving: Calories = 375 ; P = 14.2g, C = 23.2, F = 24.7g)*

*All calorie and macro calculations are estimates and will vary depending on portion size and ingredients used