Vegan seeded hemp protein bars

1. Soften the coconut oil, by placing the jar in a bowl of warm water. Set aside. 
2. Add the dry ingredients to a food processor or blender and pulse quickly to keep some texture and give it crunch. 
3. Place this dry mixture in a bowl and set aside. 
4. Add the wet ingredients, including the cacao powder, to the food processor and blend until smooth and paste-like. Add a spoonful of water to help with the blending, if required. 
5. Add the date mixture to the dry ingredients, along with the oats and stir until well combined. 
6. Press the batter into a 20 x 20cm baking dish, making sure to compact it firmly. 
7. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes to harden. Remove and cut into bars. 
8. Store bars in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to a week.

-Recipe by chantal organics.