• In food processor (have not tried blender to see if it works)~ pulse: walnuts, cacao powder, protein powder, salt until crumbly
• Add: pitted dates, nut butter and vanilla
• Pulse a few times until a dough forms~ can add a tablespoon pure maple syrup if needed to come together
• In loaf pan lined with parchment paper (over hanging for easy removal ) press dough down until flattened.  (can use extra piece of parchment to help flatten dough out )
• Refrigerate for couple of hours or you can freeze.

Optional glaze with chocolate ganache: 

• In small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon coconut oil completely. 
• Add 1 cup dark chocolate chips and let melt.
• Do not stir.  When melted stir with metal spoon.
• Can pour over cold brownies and let sit for another hour.