No Bake Chocolate Mint Bars
Line a loaf pan with two pieces of parchment paper, one going each way. Set aside. In a food processor. Process the pitted dates until chopped and sticky.
- Cook45 min
- Total45 min
- Serves1
- LevelAdvanced
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed, pitted Medjool dates (10-12)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 tbsp. cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup unflavoured protein powder (I use Garden of Life Raw)
- 1/4 tsp. fine grain sea salt, or to taste
- 2 tbsp. almond milk
- 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract, or to taste
- 1/2 cup pistachios
- 1/4 cup almonds
- 1 tbsp. raw millet (optional)
- 4 tbsp. mini dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 1-2 tbsp. large flake unsweetened coconut
Preparation
- Line a loaf pan with two pieces of parchment paper, one going each way. Set aside. In a food processor. Process the pitted dates until chopped and sticky.
Method
- Add in the rolled oats, cocoa powder, protein powder, salt, peppermint extract, and almond milk. Process until combined, scraping down the side of the bowl as needed. Finally, add in pistachios, optional millet, and chocolate chips and pulse until combined and sticky. It should be sticky enough to easily make a ball.
- Crumble mixture all over prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle a handful of flaked coconut on top and press mixture into pan with slightly wet fingers. Cover with a piece of parchment paper and roll out smooth with a pastry roller.
- Freeze for about 15 minutes or until set. Slice into 6 rows and then slice rows in half to make 12 small bars. Use a neutral-tasting protein powder.
