Fancy cherry bakewell protein bars

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I love cherry bakewell - it is a totally under-rated flavour right?

As promised, another protein bar recipe.  I know they're all a bit fruity at the moment but I can assure you there is plenty more to come... and probably too much chocolate...

CHERRY BAKEWELL PROTEIN BARS

(Yields 6-8 bars depending on you size preference)

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups of oats
• 1/2 cup of coconut flour
• 80g cup of agave, melted
• 1/2 cup of cashew butter, melted
• 4 scoops of vanilla protein powder
• 1 tsp of almond essence
• 1/2 cup and 2 tbsp of milk (coconut/almond/cow's)
• 70g dried cherries

TOPPING

• 5 tsp of stevia icing
• 5 tsp of vanilla protein powder
• 55g flaked almonds
• Fresh cherries to top opt.

METHOD

Blend the oats in a food processor till a fine flour is formed then in a large bowl mix the oats with coconut flour and protein powder. In a separate medium-sized bowl pour in the nut butter and syrup and melt in the microwave for a minute. Stir and add in the almond essence. Pour the syrup mixture into the flour mixture and fold through. Add the milk 1 tbsp at a time using more or less if necessary till a dough like consistency is formed.  Knead the dried cherries into the mixture till evenly spread. 

Line a brownie tray with parchment paper and lightly grease. Transfer the dough mixture to the tray and spread evenly with a spatula. In another small bowl mix the icing sugar and protein powder together adding a couple tsp of hot water. Top bar mixture with icing and flaked almonds. Freeze for 15-20 minutes.

If you want to make it look more add a fresh cherry on top and voila! 

***If you want to make this gluten free use gluten free oats ;)