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Powerhouse Protein Bars | Snack Recipe | The Ultimate Chef

YIELD: 10 BARS

With goji berries, hemp seeds, chia seed, and oats, these protein-packed bars are full of all kinds of nourishing ingredients that will keep you going strong all day long.

Directions

Line an 8 × 8-inch baking pan with plastic wrap or lightly oil with coconut oil.

Place the pecans, cashews, and five of the dates into a food processor and blend until evenly crumbly.

Add the salt and the remaining dates and pulse until well combined and dates are evenly chopped.

Transfer mixture into a large bowl and stir in the coconut oil to evenly coat.

Fold in the oats, goji berries, hemp seeds, and chia seeds.

Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking pan and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Cut into bars and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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Ingredients

1 cup pecans

½ cup raw cashews

9 dates

¼ teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon coconut oil

½ cup certified gluten-free oats

½ cup goji berries

¼ cup hemp seeds

¼ cup chia seed

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