Mint Chocolate Protein Bars [no-bake, vegan]
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
10 bars
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Calories
178 kcal
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Course
Snacks
Mint Chocolate Protein Bars [no-bake, vegan]
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These Mint Chocolate Protein Bars are the perfect no-bake snack with 8 grams of protein, 11 grams of healthy fats and 4 grams of fiber to keep you feeling full! No-bake, vegan, cheaper than store-bought.
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup plant protein powder* like MRM Veggie, Aloha, or a plant protein blend
- 1/4 cup flaxseed meal or almond meal*
- 3 TBS cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa
- 1/2 cup sunflower seed butter or blend nut butter works too
- 3 TBS brown rice syrup or honey if not strictly vegan
- 1 TBS extra virgin coconut oil melted
- 1/8 tsp pure mint extract
- 3 TBS water*
Chocolate Topping
- 2 TBS dairy-free mini chocolate chips
- 1 tsp extra virgin coconut oil
- 1/8 tsp pure mint extract
Instructions
- Line a medium-large bread pan with parchment paper, letting hang over sides and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine protein powder, flaxseed meal or almond meal and cacao powder. Stir until well mixed. Add nut/seed butter, melted coconut oil, and peppermint extract. Stir gently until well combined.
- Begin adding one tablespoon of water at a time, until mixture forms into slightly crumbled dough texture. Dough should be moist, but slightly crumbly. Use your hands if necessary to make sure everything is well mixed at the end.
- Press mixture into prepared pan with slightly wet hands. Flatten as much as you can. (I used the overhang of parchment paper to press and get really flat.)
- Melt the chocolate: in a small microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together on half power, about 20-30 seconds, in increments as needed, until chocolate is completely melted, then add in peppermint extract and stir again.
- Pour melted chocolate over bars and place in freezer for 30 minutes, or refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set. Lift parchment paper from pan and cut into 10 bars.
- Store bars in airtight container in fridge up to 2 weeks, and in freezer well wrapped for up to 3 months.
Notes
- *Using a plant protein powder blend is best here. MRM Veggie, Aloha Protein, or Vega are plant protein blends that will work best.
- *I've made this recipe with both flaxseed meal and almond meal. Either work depending on your dietary needs.
- *Make sure to add water only 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring in between. All protein powders are different and will absorb liquid differently.
- I like to individually wrap bars and store in fridge and/or freezer for a quick snack or easy lunch packing.
- Recipe slightly modified and updated January 2020 for a simpler version of essentially the same recipe.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1bar
Calories
178kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
142mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 178kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 142mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3 reviews
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