I’m 44.

I still train.

I still want to be strong.

But I also want food that’s quick, easy and real food.

These bars are something I get Shan to make most weeks and keep in the fridge.

Protein Bars (Without Protein Powder)

Ingredients (makes 6 serves)

Bar

• 1 can Black Beans (look for ones with only black beans and water)
• 1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• 1/4 cup Peanut butter (look for ones with only peanuts and salt)
• 1/3 cup Maple Syrup (look for one that is 100% maple syrup)
• 1 cup rolled oats

Chocolate layer

• 1/4 cup chocolate chips (you can use 85% dark chocolate here to reduce sugar)
• 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions:

1. Add all of the bar ingredients to a food processor (make sure you drain and rinse the black beans)
2. Process on a medium - high speed until you form a paste. You might need to stop and scrape down the sides a few times.
3. Add the batter to a loaf tin lined with baking paper and firmly press down until flat. Set aside
4.  Gently melt the chocolate and coconut oil in a pan over low heat stirring constantly.
5. Pour the melted chocolate over the top of the bar.
6. Place in the freezer for 12 minutes to set the chocolate layer
7. Remove from the freezer and cut into 6 bars

(Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month)

Per serve (1 bar) you will get Protein 11g and Fibre 9g

* I found this recipe on www.theconsciousplantkitchen.com