Description

These mint chocolate protein bars are the perfect low carb treat. They're packed with protein, easy to make and no bake. Paleo, gluten free and dairy free!

Ingredients

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1/2 cup almond butter (just dry roasted almonds)
1/4 cup water (room temp)
2 Tbsp maple syrup (or favorite liquid sweetener)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp peppermint flavoring*
1/2 cup pea protein (50g)
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1/2 Tbsp coconut oil

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Instructions

Line an 8" x 4" loaf pan with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the almond butter, water, maple syrup, vanilla extract and peppermint flavoring.
Add in the pea protein and mix with a spatula until well combined.
Melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil**
Pour the melted chocolate over the protein bar dough and mix until well combined.
Place the dough into the lined loaf pan. Use a sheet of parchment paper to press the dough down with your hands.
Place the protein bars in the fridge for at least an hour, or until firm.
Remove the bars from the loaf pan and cut into 8 equal pieces.
Optional: drizzle with extra chocolate and top with fresh mint leaves

Notes

*I used peppermint flavoring from Simply Organic. If you use another brand/type then you may have to adjust the amount.

**You can either melt the chocolate in the microwave or over the stovetop. For the microwave, place the chocolate and coconut oil in a microwaveable dish and heat (on high) at 20-30 second intervals, stirring between heating. For the stovetop, place the chocolate and oil in a small saucepan. Put the pan on the stovetop and melt over low heat, stirring frequently.