Easy Cookie Dough Bars - FOOD PHOTO SNAP So how did your weekend go, was it as crazy ...

... busy as mine was? I guess the real question is are you ready for the coming week? I'm already getting so excited about Autumn you guys, I love it soooooo much and I'm pretty ready for the Summer rush to slow down. (I live in a very touristy city, btw).

But anyway, let's get to the photo. You guys are probably thinking I’m obsessed with cookie dough at this point but……….wait, who are we kidding, I totally am!

Chocolate Chunk Cookie Dough Protein Bars (Vegan+GF)
These healthy homemade protein bars are here to make all your cookie dough dreams come true. They're quick, easy, gluten free, and vegan too!
Prep Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 bars
Ingredients
1/2 cup about 12 pitted dates
4 scoops 112g vanilla protein powder (plant-based if needed)
1/4 cup 64g almond butter
2/3 cup 100g oat flour
5 tablespoons almond milk or any non-dairy milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon optional
1/4 cup semi-sweet dark chocolate chips or chunks dairy-free if needed

Instructions
Grease an 8x8 inch pan or line it with parchment paper. Add the protein powder and dates to a blender or food processor and pulse until the dates are mostly ground. Add the almond butter, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, oat flour, and almond milk and pulse until completely combined.
Use a spatula to fold in the chocolate, then press the mixture into the pan.
Let cool in fridge for at least 25 minutes and then cut into bars or squares.