Cinnamon Vanilla Trail protein bars

INGREDIENTS

1 cup raw almonds

1 cup raw cashews

1 cup pea protein powder

18 large medjool dates, pitted (10 ounces)

2-4 TBS water

FLAVORINGS

1 TBSP Cinnamon

1 TBSP Vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In the bowl of your food processor, process almonds and cashews, until nuts have broken down into small pieces. If using additional flavors (I used cinnamon and vanilla here) add them with the first step.
2. Add in pitted dates and pea protein powder, process until combined–the mixture will look a little dry. With the motor running about 1 tablespoon of water at a time until mixture is sticky and everything comes together. Depending on if your dates were juicy or dry, you may need less or more water.
3. Once mixtures has come together and is sticky start press evenly into an 8×8 pan, using your hands. 
4. Place pan in fridge for 1 hour, or freezer for 30 minutes before serving.  Makes 12-16 bars. 
5. Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Fit Mitten Kitchen.