Protein Snacks

Black Sesame Jujube Protein Bars 黑芝麻红枣蛋白棒

Black sesame, jujube and oats, with peanut butter, nuts and a dark chocolate drizzle.

Makes 10 bars.

Estimated protein: 10 to 12g per bar. This is my estimate, not a calculated nutrition analysis. The amount depends on the products and portions used.

Ingredients

• 2 cups Trader Joe's Ancient Grains & Seeds oatmeal (oats, quinoa, chia, flax, amaranth)
• 2 scoops Truvani plant protein (peanut butter cacao)
• 2 tbsp black sesame paste
• 3 tbsp peanut butter
• 1 cup soy milk
• 6 jujube dates, chopped
• A handful of goji berries
• 1 cup walnuts and pecans, chopped
• Dark chocolate, melted, for drizzling

Steps

1. In a big bowl, mix the oatmeal, protein powder, black sesame paste, peanut butter, and soy milk.
2. Fold in the jujube dates, goji berries, walnuts, and pecans.
3. Press into a lined pan and bake at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Drizzle with dark chocolate, chill in the fridge until set, then slice into 10 bars.