These chewy pecan energy bars are naturally sweet, packed with wholesome ingredients, and perfect for those moments you need a little pick me up, without reaching for the biscuit tin.
INGREDIENTS
1 scoop MNT Whey Protein
250g medjool dates, pitted
115g pecans, halved
45g rolled oats
1 tbsp. chia seeds
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat your oven to 90°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
Add the dates to a blender and whiz until they're finely chopped and starting to come together. Add the remaining ingredients and process again until you have a crumbly dough.
Tip the mixture onto the lined tray and press or roll it into a rectangle about 15 x 25 cm. Cut into 12 even bars before baking.
Bake for 30 minutes. They should be lightly golden but still a little soft in the middle. They'll firm up as they cool.
Transfer the bars to a wire rack and let them cool completely before tucking in.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month. Perfect for lunchboxes, your handbag, or those "I just need something" moments.
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