No Bake Protein Bars !

No-Bake Protein Bars
Ready in 40 minutes • Makes 6 servings

• 2 cups quick cook oats
• 1/2 cup natural peanut butter OR Almond Butter (which is what I use!)
• 4 scoops vanilla protein powder
• 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
• 1/2 cup water

1. Line a loaf dish with parchment paper.
2. Using clean hands, kneed all ingredients in a large prep bowl.
3. Spread dough into dish or pan, pressing down to flatten. Use a spatula smooth out the surface. Freeze for 30 minutes. Cut into six bars. Serve and refrigerate the rest.

Optional ingredients:

• 1 tsp cocoa powder (add it in the mix)
• Raw Almonds and or Sunflower seeds (unsalted)
• dried fruit
• raw maple syrup or honey (drizzle on top of pressed dough you put it in the freezer)

Nutrients per serving:
Calories: 310, Total Fats: 13 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Trans Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 25 mg, Sodium: 30 mg, Total Carbohydrates: 28 g, Dietary Fiber: 5 g, Sugars: 5 g, Protein: 22 g, Iron: 2