Homemade Dates Protein Bars

Prep time: 10 minutes Servings: Bars Ingredients 1 ½ Cup old-fashioned rolled oats 5 Terra Delyssa Organic pitted dates 1 cup Almond butter ¼ Cup protein powder 1 tsp vanilla extract ¼ Cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Instructions Line an 8×8 inch square pan with parchment paper  In a food processor, add the dates and pulse for few times until it ground coarsely.  Add oats, almond butter, protein powder, and vanilla extract and process at low speed, scrape at sides using a spatula in between for even mixing. Blend until thoroughly combined and a coarse dough forms.  Gently stir in the chocolate chips. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and firmly press the mixture.  Refrigerate for an hour or until set. Cut into 8 bars and serve. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to one week.