Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars

Who doesn't love a late night snack? I certainly do! These chocolate peanut butter protein bars not only pack a protein punch, ideal for nighttime recovery, but also satiate that sweet tooth begging to ruin the day's hard work. I really don't have much to say about this recipe other than try it, you won't be disappointed!!!

Ingredients:

2 cups peanuts

2 cups pitted dates

1/2 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder

1/4 cup dark chocolate chunks

Recipe:

Process 1 cup of peanuts into peanut butter. Blend the protein powder into the peanut butter.

Add remaining peanuts and chocolate chips. Pulse a few quick times to break down the peanuts and chocolate.

Add dates 1 cup at a time. Process until ingredients combine. You may have to stir in some of the peanut butter protein mixture to thoroughly combine.

Press mixture into a parchment lined pan.

Refrigerate for 30 minutes then cut into bars.

Store in refrigerator.

ENJOY!