Mint Chocolate Protein Bars

Name: Mint Chocolate Protein Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Yield: 10-14 bars
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: ⅓ cup / 75 g non-dairy milk; ½ cup / 125 g nut butter; ⅓ cup / 100 g pure maple syrup; 1 ⅓ / 135 g rolled oats; 2 ½ / 75 g puffed rice cereal; ¼ cup / 25 g cocoa powder, unsweetened; ¼ cup / 20 g protein powder; 10 drops peppermint extract; ½ cup / 90 g dark chocolate chips

Mint and chocolate come together in homemade vegan protein bars. A no-bake project for stocking your snack stash.

By Cheryl Martinez

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Kitchen notes, swaps & the story

Servings: 10-14 bars
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes

Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the non-dairy milk, nut butter, and pure maple syrup. Stir until well blended.
Add Dry Ingredients: Add the rolled oats, puffed rice cereal, cocoa powder, protein powder, and peppermint extract to the bowl. Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Prepare the Pan: Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper. Press the mixture firmly into the pan in an even layer.
Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
Top with Chocolate: Pour the melted chocolate over the pressed mixture in the pan, spreading it evenly.
Chill: Place the baking dish in the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
Cut and Serve: Once set, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper. Cut into 10-14 bars and enjoy!