HEALTHY PEPPERMINT MOCHA PROTEIN BAR

Ingredients

•  1 ½ c almond or cashew butter
• ¼ c maple syrup
• 1 tsp mint extract
• 2 c vanilla whey protein powder
• ¼ cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp ground coffee
• ¼ c water
• 4 candy canes, crushed

Instructions

• Microwave almond butter for 1 minute in a large bowl. Add maple syrup and mint extract, stirring well.
• Add protein powder, cocoa powder and ground coffee to bowl, mixing well with hands. Add in water and mix well until combined.
• Press into a greased 8×11 baking dish and then press in crushed candy canes on top. Freeze for 30 minutes.
• Remove from freezer and cut into 6 squares. Keep in fridge up to 2 weeks – enjoy!

Makes 4 bars

Serving Size: 1 protein bar

Nutrition:  319 calories; 22g fat; 21g carbs; 19g protein

Gluten Free