Protein Granola Bars

• 1 scoop (30g) Bulk Nutrients WPI, WPC, Thermowhey, Protein Matrix or Earth Protein in Vanilla flavour
• 100g pumpkin or sunflower seed mix
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 12 medjool dates
• Pinch of salt
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 3 tablespoons coconut oil - melted
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 1 cup rolled oats

1. Step 1: Place in a food processor dates, pumpkin or sunflower seeds, vanilla essence, peanut butter, melted coconut oil and salt. Blend until chunky and transfer to a bowl.
2. Step 2: Place oats in food processor and pulse 3-5 times to maintain some texture.
3. Step 3: Add oats and remaining ingredients to the wet mixture and stir well.
4. Step 4: Press into a lined 8 x 8 inch baking tin.
5. Step 5: Place in the fridge to set.
6. Step 6: Best kept in the fridge for up to one week.

Nicole Frain

Formerly working as part of Bulk Nutrients R&D team for many years, Nicole Frain is a food scientist, personal trainer and a professional international cyclist.

She's applied her learnings at the national stage for bodybuilding, and has several qualifications in Food Science, Nutrition and Business!