Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Protein Bars

The best snack, breakfast on the go, or dessert that is full of protein!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 6 bars

Author Danielle Harms

Ingredients

• 1 banana (the more brown the better)

• 6 dates (soaked)

• 1 cup peanuts

• 1/2 cup rolled oats (I used @bobsredmill)

• 1 tbsp cocao powder

• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (@lilys_sweets are my go to!)

• 1 tsp coconut oil

• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Soak dates in filtered water from 1-3 hours (remove pits)

2. In a food processor or blender add 1 cup of peanuts, blend in intervals for 5 minutes until broken up and starting to become sticky

3. Add banana and dates to food processor and blend until combined into a mixture

4. Add cacao powder, oats, and salt and continue mixing

5. Flatten into a container and put in the freezer for 20 minutes.

6. Remove from the freezer and melt chocolate chips with a tsp of coconut oil, drizzle on top of bars and place back in the freezer for an hour

7. Cut into bars and store in the fridge. ENJOY!!