Matcha Protein Bars

ingredients:

1. 220g medjoul dates
2. 70g almonds
3. 70g cashews
4. 35g hemp seeds
5. 1 tsp vanilla bean
6. 1 tbsp matcha powder
7. 2 tbsp cacao nibs
8. 35g coconut flake

directions:

1. combine almonds, cashews, hemp seeds, vanilla, and 2 teaspoons matcha powder in food processor and blitz until well-combined. the mixture should stick together like a dough when pressed.
2. add cacao nibs and blitz just enough for cacao to be dispersed throughout.
3. line a bread tin with parchment paper.
4. spoon the matcha dough into the tin. use hands or the back of a spoon to press the mixture down until it is compact and smooth.
5. sprinkle coconut and additional matcha on top and press down with the back of a spoon.
6. place the tin in the fridge for 3 hours
7. remove bars from dish by pulling out parchment paper.
8. slight into bars 

* remember these are a treat or an energy boost for after exercise, avoid eating more than one at any given time.