Protein Bars

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (135 g)
• 3/4 cup peanut butter (180 g)
• 1 banana, mashed (120 g)
• 1/3 cup honey (110 g)
• Pinch salt
• ½ cup ground flax seed (55 g)
• 1 cup protein powder (120 g)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (10 ml)
• 3/4 cup mix-in options: chopped dates, dried fruit, mini chocolate chips, unsweetened coconut flakes, nuts

1. 1Mix all ingredients except mix-ins until well combined. Fold in mix-ins until well distributed. Mixture should be fairly soft and not dry or crumbly. Add a splash of water or milk, or an extra drizzle of honey, if needed.
2. 2Press very firmly into an 8x8 inch pan lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into bars.
3. 3Store bars in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.