RYP No Bake Protein Date Squares

This quick and easy treat gives you a boost of nutrition, as well as some added protein to your mid day snack :)

Crust:

• 1½ cups whole raw almonds
• 1½ cups regular oats
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup whole dates pitted
• ¼ cup coconut oil

Date Filling:

• 4 tbsp RYP Fruit Protein
• 2½ cups whole dates, pitted
• ½ cup water
• ½ teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1.  Line pan with parchment or wax paper for easy removal of bars.
2. Place Almonds, oats and salt in a food processor and process until it becomes like flour.
3. Add dates and continue to process until a crumble begins to form.
4. Melt coconut oil and add to the mixture and process until sticky. You may need to add a little water if your dates were drier, you are looking for a sticky, slightly crumbly dough. Set aside ½ cup of this mixture for the topping.
5. Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the pan to form a crust.
6. Add the remaining dates, protein, water and vanilla to the food processor and process until smooth. Add more water if needed with the protein serving.
7. Pour the mixture onto the crust and spread evenly.
8. Sprinkle the reserved crust mixture over the dates and gently press into the dates. Refrigerate until firm at least 1 hour. Cut into squares and serve. Store in the fridge or freezer.

Enjoy!