Description
Delicious and nutritious chocolate mint protein bars made with medjool dates, almond butter, and a rich chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups medjool dates
- 1/2 cup almond or cashew butter
- 1/3 cup cacao powder
- 2 scoops Ka’chava mint chocolate protein powder (or your favorite protein)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 tbsp milk, of choice (if/as needed)
- 1/4 tsp mint extract (if you’re not using mint protein)
- 1/3 cup coconut cream
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
- 1/8 tsp mint extract (optional)
- Flakey sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Soften the dates: soak the Medjool dates in warm water for 10 minutes if they’re firm, then drain. You can skip this step if your dates are already super soft/gooey!
- Blend the base: In a food processor, combine dates, almond butter, cacao powder, melted coconut oil, and a pinch of flakey sea salt. Process until a dough forms. If your dough is dry, you can add a splash of water (1/2-1 tbsp) at a time until the dough holds together, if needed. Be careful not to over-process or it’ll release oils.
- Press and chill: Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Press the mixture evenly into the pan using a spatula or your hands.
- Make the chocolate ganache: Add the coconut cream to a small bowl. Heat in the microwave for 20 seconds, until hot but not boiling. Add in the chocolate chips and mint extract (if using) but do not stir. Rather, place a plate over top and let it sit for five minutes. Then remove the plate and stir until you get a glossy chocolate ganache. Pour over the brownie base.
- Set and slice: Place in the freezer for at least 3 hours before slicing into bars. I like to top mine with flakey sea salt. Store the bars in an air-tight container in the freezer.
Notes
- Ensure the dates are softened for easy blending.
- You can use any nut butter of your choice.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or fewer dates as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg