Brownie Protein Bar

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 1 c almonds, soaked for 3 hours and drained
• 1 ⁄2 c pecans
• 1 ⁄2 c water, divided
• 2 ⁄3 c dates
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp cocoa or cacao powder
• 1 ⁄4 c old fashioned oats
• 2 tbsp shredded coconut

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from blendtec.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 200°F.

Add almonds, pecans and ¼ water to blender jar and secure lid. Select Speed 1 for 20 seconds, then press "Pulse" stop. Add remaining ingredients to jar in order listed and secure lid. Select Speed 1 for 30 seconds, then press "Pulse" to stop.

Oil (or spray with non-stick spray) a 9-x-9 inch pan and press mixture in to the bottom of the pan. Bake for 50 minutes. Cool completely and cut into eight 2-x-4 inch pieces. Wrap in plastic wrap and use within 3 days or freeze for up to one month.