High protein bars

Lentils, nuts, seeds and eggs are a great way to add protein to your recipes.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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Ingredients ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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1 cup cooked lentils⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

2 cups rolled oats⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

1/2 cups oat flour⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

1/2 cup oat flakes (like Nature’s Path Heritage flakes)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

2 eggs, beaten ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

1/2 cup dates, pitted

1/3 cup brown sugar⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

1/4 cup cashews, chopped⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

1/4 cup avocado oil ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

3 tablespoons sesame seeds⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

1 teaspoon vanilla extract ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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Method ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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Preheat at 375F. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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Mash the lentils and add the wet ingredients. In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients and incorporate the wet ingredients after. Mix well.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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In a lightly greased oven-safe dish, add the mixture and press evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool and cut in squares. Enjoy!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀