Chocolate Peppermint Protein Bars

Chocolate Peppermint Protein Bars

Chocolate Peppermint Protein Bars

Ingredients:

• 18 pitted medjool dates 

• 3/4 cup cashew butter

• 1/3 cup chocolate collagen/protein powder, I like Ancient Nutrition

• 1/3 cup cacao powder

• 1/2 tsp peppermint extract

• 3 tbsp mini chocolate chips, I like Enjoy Life Foods

• 1 candy cane, crushed

• fancy salt, like Maldon, for sprinkling on top 

DIRECTIONS:

1. add dates to a food processor and blend for 10-15 seconds until broke up into smaller pieces.

2. Add cashew butter, collagen cacao powder and peppermint. Blend again until well combined and slightly sticky. Stir in chocolate chips.

3. Line a small pan, like a loaf pan or 5X7 baking dish, with parchment. Press mixture into pan, using another piece of parchment on top if necessary.

4. Sprinkle with crushed candy canes and a sprinkle of salt and press down into the bars.

5. Freeze for at least 30 minutes before cutting into squares or bars. Store in the fridge or freezer. 

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