• Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 7- by 11-inch pan with cooking spray.
• Place flaxmeal and water in a small dish, mix, and set aside.
• In a large bowl, add the peanut butter and maple syrup. Warm it in the microwave for 20 seconds just to soften it up.
• In a separate small bowl, mix together the oats, protein powder, pecans, coconut, and dates.
• Add the flax mixture to the peanut butter and maple syrup. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix well. Press firmly into the prepared pan.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool before cutting into six bars. Store in a glass container.

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