Lemon Hemp Protein Bars
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Ingredients
  • BASE LAYER
  • 1½ c. oats
  • 8 medjool dates, pitted
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp. water
  • 2 tbsp. seed butter
  • TOP LAYER
  • 1 c. oats
  • ½ c. vanilla protein powder*
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 3 tbsp hemp seeds
  • ½ c. seed butter
  • 1 chia egg (1 tbsp. chia seeds, 3 tbsp. water)
  • 7 medjool dates
  • ½ c. almond milk
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • GARNISH
  • Shredded coconut
  • Hemp seeds
Instructions
  1. Line a large loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a high-speed blender or food processor, add in the base layer ingredients and pulse until mixture is sticky and resembles a dough.
  3. Press the bottom layer into the loaf pan.
  4. For the top layer, add in all the ingredients into a high-speed blender or food processor and pulse until mixure resembles a sticky dough. This layer should be more sticky than the base.
  5. Spread the layer on top of the base layer.
  6. Sprinkle hemp seeds and/or coconut on top for garnish.
  7. Store in the fridge or freezer to set**
Notes
*I use a sprouted vegan protein with a mix of brown rice, quinoa, millet, amaranth, and pumpkin seeds!
**If you store it in the freezer, allow to thaw for 15 minutes before enjoying!
Recipe by Radiant Rachels at https://radiantrachels.com/lemon-protein-bars/