Ingredients:

  • 2 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup Creamy almond butter
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp Fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup protein powder
  • 2 tbsp Ground flaxseed
  • 1/4 cup Unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/3 cup Mini dark chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup Crushed raw almonds

Instructions:

  1. Line an 8x8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the almond butter, honey, and vanilla extract until a smooth paste forms. If the nut butter is too firm, microwave for 20 seconds.
  3. Fold in the rolled oats, protein powder, ground flaxseed, and sea salt. The mixture will be dry and crumbly.
  4. Add the almond milk one tablespoon at a time, mixing aggressively until a heavy dough consistency is reached that sticks to itself when pressed.
  5. Fold in the mini dark chocolate chips and crushed almonds until evenly distributed.
  6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press down firmly and evenly using a spatula or the bottom of a flat measuring cup.
  7. Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour to allow the bars to set.
  8. Remove from the pan using the parchment overhang and slice into 10 even bars.