Homemade Protein Bars

subheading: FOR THE DATE VERSION:

2.5 cups ( 250 g) old-fashioned certified gluten free rolled oats if gluten free isn’t necessary, use any oats

1 scoop ( 36 g) gluten free protein powder I like Vega essentials chocolate flavor protein powder, but you can use whey protein, or your favorite protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)

10 ( 150 g, as pitted) pitted soft Medjool dates

¼ cup ( 84 g) pure maple syrup

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon kosher salt

¼ cup ( 2 fluid ounces) milk (any kind) plus more as necessary

3 ounces unsweetened chocolate chopped and melted (optional)

8 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped and melted (optional, for coating)

subheading: FOR THE NUT BUTTER VERSION:

2.5 cups ( 250 g) old-fashioned certified gluten free rolled oats if gluten free isn’t necessary, use any oats

1 ½ scoops ( 54 g) gluten free protein powder I like Vega essentials chocolate flavor protein powder, but you can use whey protein, or your favorite protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)

½ cup ( 40 g) unsweetened cocoa powder natural or Dutch-processed (can replace with more protein powder)

¾ cup ( 192 g) smooth natural nut butter I have used peanut butter, almond butter and cashew butter-all work well

¼ cup ( 84 g) pure maple syrup

¼ teaspoon kosher salt

¼ cup ( 2 fluidounces) milk (any kind) plus more as necessary

3 ounces unsweetened chocolate chopped and melted (can replace with 2 tablespoons more nut butter + 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup)

8 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped and melted (optional, for coating)

Directions at glutenfreeonashoestring.com

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