Apple crumble protein bars

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a loaf tin with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, mix together the oats, plain flour, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, protein powder, bicarbonate soda and dried apple.
   
   
2. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg. Add the apple purée, tahini, melted coconut oil and maple syrup, then stir well to combine. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until fully combined.
   
   
3. Transfer the mixture to the fridge and chill for 15 minutes – this helps the oats absorb some moisture.
   
   
4. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the lined tin. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until firm to the touch and lightly golden on top. If the top starts to brown too quickly, loosely cover with foil for the remaining bake time. Let cool completely in the tin before slicing into bars.