These bars are scrumptious. I had a feeling they would be because my amazing friend Monica posted the original recipe on her foodblog, and I trust her, completely, with my taste buds. But, I had to use what I had on hand, and dried blueberries weren’t forthcoming in my very quick supermarket run (with 3 kids, I don’t do that too often, believe me:))
So, here’s my adaptation, with my favorite protein source added in, and I’ll link to the original recipe at the bottom so you can compare and contrast:) Can’t EVER have too many bars around for snacking kiddos, although since my kids go to a nut free school, these are not lunch box acceptable…so we save for before and after school (they are great for breakfasts if you warm them slightly).
Oat Date Protein Bars
- 2 scoops vanilla life protein
- 1 1/2 cup oatmeal
- 1 cup dried dates
- 1/4 cup almond butter (I used the delicious maple almond from Justin)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- Large dollop (1 tbsp) coconut oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg, whisked.
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease pan (I used good ol butter), and a pie pan just because I wanted them to come out that way; square pan 9-9 works well too.
Blend the dry ingredients together in a stand mixer.
Mix in the wet ingredients, starting with the almond butter, milk last.
Stir well (I might have overstirred but it gave them a nice light effect when cooked).
Bake for 25 minutes, or until bubbly on edges and slightly brown.
Enjoy!!! Especially with tea and some loved ones or friends. Good things aren’t meant to be kept to ourselves:)
