Chocolate Oatmeal Protein Bars

INGREDIENTS ¼ cup almond butter ¼ cup medjool dates ¾ cup almond milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup Designer Whey Advanced Chocolate Fudge protein powder ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 ¾ cups quick oats ¼ cup mini chocolate chip DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper or spray with non-stick spray. Set aside. In a food processor or blender, add everything but oats and chocolate chips. Blend until smooth. Transfer mixture to a bowl with oats and chocolate chips. Using a spoon or spatula, stir until well mixed. Evenly spread in the 8×8 baking dish. Bake for about 15 minutes until the top has set. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting. Try not to eat the entire dish.