Breakfast Cookie Protein Bars

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
• 1/3 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup almond butter
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp coconut oil (melted)

Instructions

1. 1

   Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper

2. 2

   Mix oats, protein powder, almond flour, cranberries, walnuts, flaxseed, cinnamon, and salt

3. 3

   In another bowl, whisk almond butter, honey, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla

4. 4

   Pour wet ingredients over dry

5. 5

   Mix until everything is well coated and holds together

6. 6

   Press mixture firmly into prepared pan

7. 7

   Use the back of a measuring cup to compress evenly

8. 8

   Refrigerate for 3-4 hours until completely firm

9. 9

   Cut into 12 bars

10. 10

    Wrap individually for grab-and-go breakfasts

11. 11

    Store in refrigerator