With just 6 ingredients, these power-packed bars are perfect for keeping hunger at bay before, after or between workouts. They're high in protein from almond butter, protein powder and chia seeds, fibre from oats and sweet dates plus antioxidants from the raw cacao. And no added sugar. Basically every ingredient adds extra goodness!

Makes 4 bars, or 8 squares (200kcal, 20g protein, 4g fibre per bar)

Ingredients:

75g soft Medjool dates

125g almond butter

30g protein powder , vanilla

1 tbsp raw cacao powder

1 tbsp chia seeds

45g oats

Method:

1. Blend the dates in a food processor. If using dried dates, rehydrate in boiled water for 10 mins and drain before blitzing

2. Add the almond butter and blend again

3. Add the protein powder, chia seeds, cacao and oats and blend. Add a touch of water or milk if too dry.

4. Press into a rectangular container lined with greaseproof paper

5. Chill for an hour and cut into slices