Recipe of the Week – No-Bake Mint Chocolate Protein Bars

No-Bake Mint Chocolate Protein Bars

This protein bar recipe is tasty and easy to make without all the artificial sugars and preservatives found in store bought protein bars! 

Ingredients

• 1 cup of dates
• 1 cup of nuts (I used 1/2 cup cashews and 1/2 cup of almonds)
• 3/4 cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
• 2 tbsp almond milk (if using whey protein, you will need to use slightly more)
• 1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions

1. Place dates in food processor and process until pea-like consistency is reached.
2. Add in nuts and continue processing until dates and nuts are finely ground.
3. Add in protein powder, cocoa powder, salt, peppermint extract and almond milk and process until a well-combined sticky ball is formed.
4. Take a 9 x 9 inch baking dish and line with plastic wrap.
5. Place bar mixture into dish and flatten, making sure the top is even.
6. Place in freezer for at least 15 mins.
7. Remove from freezer and lift plastic wrap out of dish.
8. Cut into 12 bars.
9. Store in fridge or freeze.

Enjoy!!

*Recipe Source: https://www.thehealthymaven.com/mint-chocolate-protein-bars