These No-Bake Mint Chocolate Protein Bars are made with just 7 ingredients and in just 20 minutes! No need to turn your oven on or spend hours slaving in the kitchen to make the ultimate on-the-go snack.
Do you ever get flashbacks with recipes? This recipe brings me right back to when I was still living with my parents and my siblings stole all of the treats I made. I love that this recipe has stood the test of time and I still make (and crave!) them today.
The world seems to go crazy over protein balls and energy bites but I don’t see many people make their own protein bars. That changes today! I promise this recipe is just as easy as energy balls… maybe even easier because you don’t have to roll out 32859 balls.
Why Protein Bars?
In my past life, I would have thought protein bars were what bodybuilders and extreme weightlifters needed and ate. That is so not the case! Everybody needs protein… Protein helps with bone health, boosts your metabolism, and helps your body repair after a workout or injury. I don’t think we necessarily need to look to add more protein to our diet but making sure you have a little bit of protein with every snack and meal is a good goal! Which is where these chocolate protein bars come in. They taste amazing and are a balanced snack that you can enjoy any time of day! Plus, you can’t beat the flavor combination of chocolate and mint… so good!
RELATED: No-Bake Protein Oatmeal Energy Balls
Ingredients in No-Bake Mint Chocolate Bars
- dates
- nuts – I used cashews and almonds
- protein powder (whey or plant-based works great)
- cocoa powder
- peppermint extract
- almond milk
- sea salt
How to Make the Best Protein Bar
You need two kitchen supplies to make these bars: a food processor and a baking pan. Start by pulsing the dates in a food process until they’re chopped up into pieces the size of a pea. Add in the nuts and process until the mixture is finely ground. Add in the rest of the ingredients and process until a sticky ball is formed.
Place the bar mixture into a baking dish lined with parchment paper and flatten using your hands. Place in the freezer for 15 minutes to allow the bars to set a bit. Remove from the freezer, cut into 12 bars and store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
PrintNo-Bake Mint Chocolate Protein Bars
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 Bars 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup of dates
- 1 cup of nuts (I used 1/2 cup cashews and 1/2 cup of almonds)
- 3/4 cup protein powder (I used Vega One French Vanilla but whey protein works too)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 tbsp almond milk (if using whey protein, you will need to use slightly more)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Place dates in food processor and process until pea-like consistency is reached.
- Add in nuts and continue processing until dates and nuts are finely ground.
- Add in protein powder, cocoa powder, salt, peppermint extract and almond milk and process until a well-combined sticky ball is formed.
- Take a 9 x 9 inch baking dish and line with plastic wrap.
- Place bar mixture into dish and flatten, making sure the top is even.
- Place in freezer for at least 15 mins.
- Remove from freezer and lift plastic wrap out of dish.
- Cut into 12 bars.
- Store in fridge or freezer.
*edited: the original recipe used 1/2 cup puffed cereal (I used puffed millet but puffed rice or amaranth works) stirred in at the end. The recipe works with or without it.
Like this recipe? Here are some you might also enjoy:
No-Bake Peanut Butter Cup Protein Bars
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147 Comments
gottaeatgreen.com
September 18, 2013 at 10:32 amThese look great! It’s funny you talk about food disappearing.. I made a batch of cookies on Monday night and they are almost gone! Grant sneaks them when I’m at work or sleeping and thinks I don’t notice the batch slowly disappearing!
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 18, 2013 at 7:15 pmI’d rather them be up front about it! I was the kid who counted my halloween candy so you better bet I’ll notice 😉
Carla Bruns
September 18, 2013 at 10:46 amWell, since I’m the mom I need to expect that my food is going to be taken. Even though it’s annoying. It happens less often now that my oldest son has gone back to his vegan diet. Then he remembers that I bake vegan and yeah.
These sound delish! I love that they are so easy to put together.
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 18, 2013 at 7:15 pmYeah I think my Mom has given in too!
Amy @ The Little Honey Bee
September 18, 2013 at 10:59 amHahaha! You know I am JUST as territorial. Those tupperwares are MINE people so back off. I am known to even put “don’t touch” sticky notes… sorry I’m not sorry (been wanting to say that for awhile) um yum these look awesome! Once I get my hands on some puffed cereal, oh and some extra time, definitely making these.
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 18, 2013 at 7:16 pmYou would die if you saw my fridge…everything has “do not touch” tape on it!!!!
softserveandsquats.com
September 18, 2013 at 11:04 amI’m literally the same as you about sharing! Living with four other girls, I’m often not surprised to find my food “mysteriously” disappearing though haha. These look so so delicious and sound like the perfect snack. I love that they’re no-bake too!
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 18, 2013 at 7:16 pmLiving with roommates we definitely a learning experience for me..and for them too! They stopped taking my stuff after a while because they knew I would find out!
Chelsea @ Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen
September 18, 2013 at 11:31 amHaha I’m the same way. If I make a recipe and there are leftovers, chances are I’ve planned to take those leftovers for lunch, so I hate it when someone else eats them first! I don’t usually mind sharing my baked goods/snacks though because sometimes I just want to get rid of them so I can get onto baking something else!
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 18, 2013 at 7:17 pmI can’t stand that!!! I always make more than enough so that I have leftovers so nothing drives me crazier than when they get eaten!
Kim @ BusyBod
September 18, 2013 at 11:45 amUhm, yum!! Mint chocolate is my one true food love. When I was little and would bake peppermint brownies, I would add so much mint that no one else would eat them (they say toothpaste, I say extra delicious!). As an added bonus, no need to worry about food thieves!
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 18, 2013 at 7:20 pmNow that’s a technique I need to try! Sometimes I tell them it’s healthy and they won’t eat it but then when I make something that I actually want to share and then tell them it’s healthy they won’t eat it!
Amanda @ .running with spoons.com
September 18, 2013 at 12:03 pmFood definitely has the tendency to disappear around these parts… I think I have tiny little kitchen gnomes that come out at night. And I’m pretty sure I’m horrible at sharing… Not only am I an only child, but I live alone now so I’m used to having everything to myself Lol oh geez… I sound like a champ 😉 But these bars look amazing, and I’m pretty sure the gnomes would be going crazy for them. Mint chocolate combo = loooooove.
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 18, 2013 at 7:22 pmI’m one of four and it clearly didn’t do me any good!!! In my house the gnomes are my siblings 😉
Kim @ Hungry Healthy Girl
September 18, 2013 at 12:24 pmYou got some great pictures!!! These look and sound SO delicious!
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 18, 2013 at 7:22 pmThanks Kim! I am always so grateful when people like my pictures. I swear I spend more time on photography than on cooking or baking!
Joanne
September 18, 2013 at 12:26 pmI’m always looking out for some good pre-workout fuel and these sound awesome! Mint and chocolate is always welcome around here. And disappears all too quickly.
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 18, 2013 at 7:22 pmthe perfect pre-workout fuel!
Suzanne
September 18, 2013 at 12:30 pmMint and chocolate are the best combo! My brother loves my breakfast cookie recipe; one time he ate the whole batch and didn’t save me one!! Here is the recipe!: http://helloveggy.com/2013/08/16/gluten-free-vegan-breakfast-cookies/
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 18, 2013 at 7:20 pmThanks for the recipe! Those look delish!
Emily Kathryn
September 18, 2013 at 12:36 pmOh I could eat these everyday! Can’t wait to make them! I hate when people steal my food too haha =)
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 18, 2013 at 7:21 pmDrives me nuts! Depending on whose at the house these last maybe 1-3 days…thankfully my brother isn’t a around much 😉
kellyrunsforfood.com
September 18, 2013 at 12:47 pmI hide stuff I don’t want to get taken, like the chocolate chips that I secretly snack on. My husband always acts shocked when he discovers my stash, but I know he’s not really that surprised. I’ve become a much better sharer living with him because he always gives me the last helping of the good stuff, which is super sweet of him, so I try to return the favor.
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 18, 2013 at 7:31 pmI think my fam has found all of my hiding places!!! I’ve now resorting to hiding certain things in my room grrr
Amy @ Long Drive Journey
September 18, 2013 at 1:22 pmI loooooove all things mint! And mint chocolate??? Oh my gosh. This may be my favorite recipe that you’ve ever posted. When you say puffed cereal, does that mean like Rice Krispies, or am I completely off base here?
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 18, 2013 at 7:31 pmrice krispies are puffed 🙂 They would work great in this!
Alex@Veggin Out
September 18, 2013 at 1:24 pmOh those big brothers, such a pain. 😉 Hahaha I definitely mean that with all the love in the world! I love my big bro to death! Happy birthday to yours 😀
I can be quite territorial with my food too… I want others to try it and I love it when my family wants to eat my healthy creations, but at the same time I want to eat all of it! Haha!
Chocolate and mint is such an awesome combo, as are most chocolate combos. 😉 These look so delicious, I love the addition of the puffed cereal!
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 18, 2013 at 7:35 pmExactly! I went them to try it but not eat it all! Problem is that I can’t monitor my food at all times…though sometimes I feel like I might be lol
Danielle @Labelsarefortincans
September 18, 2013 at 1:53 pmHaha laughing out loud as I read this! Yes. Totally been there! But even now that I’m living in my own apartment alone food STILL goes missing. Seriously – I somehow lost a bag of cumin the other day. Who knows where it is!
‘Stealing’ food was always an argument when I lived with 5 roommates in 2nd year!
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 18, 2013 at 7:34 pmSomething like this happened to me but it was with David’s Tea. Turns out I didn’t lose it, I just left it at the store!!! I went back two weeks later to re-purchase it (hadn’t realized I’d left it there) and the guy remembered me and pulled out my tea that he’d saved for me. Just another reason I love that place!
Shawn @ Fruity N Nutty
September 18, 2013 at 2:05 pmIt’s like you read my mind! Completely obsessed with mint and chocolate, this looks like the perfect treat to satisfy my sweet tooth. And I’ve got a confession: I’m usually the one who does the stealing, sorry sis. 😛
Charlotte @ Commitness to Fitness
September 18, 2013 at 2:05 pmYUM! these look so good! and yes i learned to eat really quickly growing up because otherwise everything homemade and delicious would be gone. oh wait, actually, come to think of it i WAS the cookie thief growing up. i used to always sneak them when my mom made them, even after i had already eaten like 7 🙂
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 18, 2013 at 7:35 pmYou’d fit right in with the rest of my family then!!!
Christina @ Pinch of Healthy
September 18, 2013 at 2:07 pmI think I need to hold another bake-a-thon dedictated to all of your creations because I can’t not make this!
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 18, 2013 at 7:32 pmThat’s exactly how I feel about all of your recipes!!!
Meghan @ fitnesscrEATures
September 18, 2013 at 2:12 pmHahaha I love this story! I was definitely territorial of my food in college but that’s because I was poor and valued my cheap gross food more than I should have. Nowadays, what’s mine is always yours! 🙂 These look great – puff cereal – would that be like Rice Krispies?
Death stares are the best way to make friends, so in accordance with your post a few days ago, I think you should just walk around with a death stare, see below (there are curse words in this video, sorry if that is inappropriate to you):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3v98CPXNiSk
🙂 That’s my game plan.
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 18, 2013 at 7:36 pmThat video is amazing!!! That’s my new make friends plan of action!!! Also I have the worst potty mouth so don’t worry 😉
Rice Krispies are puffed rice so they would be perfect in this!!
Audrey @ In Shape Cupcake
September 18, 2013 at 2:21 pmOH MY GOSH! I’m the same! My mom and dad and little sister steal my food all the time! I buy something I want to try and all of a sudden its half way gone. They think I buy it for them or something. Um, no. I start making something in the kitchen and they think its for them, when I’m just experimenting (for myself or the blog)
Those bars look great though!
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 18, 2013 at 7:33 pmMy family legit hovers over me in the kitchen waiting to see what I’m making. Sometimes I tell them it’s healthy and tastes bad and they back off…on the downside whenever I make something that’s healthy and tastes good and I want them to try it they never do!
Alexis @ Hummusapien
September 18, 2013 at 2:29 pmSuch a cute story. I just bought some puffed kamut that would be perfect for these babies! YUM.
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 18, 2013 at 7:24 pmpuffed kamut would be perfect!!!
Kim
September 18, 2013 at 2:35 pmThese look good!
Happy birthday to your brother!
Um… sometimes I tell my kids that they can’t have a certain something because I want it!! Sad, rude and very true!!
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 18, 2013 at 7:24 pmnot sad or rude…or if it is we’re both that way 😉
Nikki@willrunforpizza
September 18, 2013 at 3:36 pmOh man! Mint AND chocolate! You just deposited in my “love bank”! lol And they look pretty easy to make!
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 18, 2013 at 7:25 pmhahahaha I need to get me a love bank!!!
Amy @ Elephant Eats
September 18, 2013 at 4:09 pmHehe, yep, time to move out and get your own personal refrigerator 😉 I’m ok sharing food I think, but I get territorial about any other of my possessions…especially when they’re new(ish). I almost freaked when my catsitter/friend used my BRAND NEW skillet that I got as a wedding present (before I even got to use it once!) and scratched it. I’m still fuming thinking about it now, actually…. Anyway, these protein bars sound delish. Love that your bro didn’t even know he was stealing them and freely admitted it, haha.
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 18, 2013 at 7:27 pmWayyyy overdo! I could just move in with you thought right???
I would be equally as peeved if that happened to me. Especially because it was brand new! I get people make mistakes but it doesn’t mean I’m not going to dwell on it for days (or years!)
Megan (The Lyons Share)
September 18, 2013 at 4:09 pm🙂 I am the exact same way with food – very good at sharing if it’s made “for the purpose of sharing” but very territorial if I think it’s just for me. Such silliness if you think about it, but it messes with my planning :).
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 18, 2013 at 7:26 pmI know I feel like such a tool when I get so worked up over food but when I put so much into it I take it wayyyy too personally when someone eats my food without asking!
Dixya
September 18, 2013 at 4:28 pmthese look sooo good – I m glad I dont have food stealers in the house 🙂
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 18, 2013 at 7:26 pmlucky you!
*CaNdY FiT*
September 18, 2013 at 4:43 pmI bought dates so that I could make bars or balls…I will try concocting something of sorts this weekend!
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 18, 2013 at 7:26 pmWonderful Kierston! Let me know if you end up making them!
Consuelo @ Honey & Figs
September 18, 2013 at 4:54 pmI couldn’t agree more with you! I love sharing food I make with that purpose but if anyone dares to touch my baking supplies (ie chocolate chips, those always dissapear at my house before I get to use them) or my make ahead meals and snacks… you don’t want ot mess up with me then.
These bars look amazing though. I’m loving the mint + chocolate combo! 😉
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 18, 2013 at 7:30 pmThe secret chocolate chip stash is key…Certain things I make sure I have a really good hiding spot otherwise a minor freak out ensues if it’s gone!
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles
September 18, 2013 at 5:06 pmI’ve been adoring the mint chocolate combo lately! And I’m so bad at sharing…if Eric eats something that I’ve been planning to take for lunch or something that I’d consider ‘my food’ – certain snacks or whatever, there will definitely be death glares.
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 18, 2013 at 7:29 pmI legitimately label things with my name so I can claim it as my own…I’m starting to wonder if I may be a bit psychotic!
FitBritt
September 18, 2013 at 6:13 pmHaha! I’m the same was about my food! It’s not that I don’t like to share and if I have made something or ordered something specifically for sharing, I’m more than happy to do so. It’s the taking (without asking) or asking when I really don’t actually want to share that bothers me! It’s just that I would never take/ask for your food. Sorry everyone!
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 18, 2013 at 7:29 pmExactly! I usually just make enough food for me so when someone comes in and eats it I feel like my plans have been totally thrown off! Then I have to figure out a new meal or snack plan!
Tara
September 18, 2013 at 6:14 pmSomeone in my house is stealing my Larabars and I can’t figure out who it is. I tried process of elimination for a few months now but it’s hard when you have seven roommates. I don’t take it too seriously, but those $1+ dollars per bar really adds up!
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 18, 2013 at 7:24 pmgirllll I don’t know how you live with so many people! I maxed out at two. You’re a champ!
Nik Sharma
September 18, 2013 at 6:19 pmWhat a great idea for homemade protein bars! I am not sure if I would share these with anyone 🙂
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 18, 2013 at 7:23 pmI try not to…but some people just take them anyway 😉
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl
September 18, 2013 at 7:11 pmI love the idea of making these protein bars at home. I am going to give these a try as I buy too many protein bars! Loving the mint addition!
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 18, 2013 at 7:23 pmI end up making most of my buys because otherwise my entire income goes to buying them!
Gina @ Health, Love, and Chocolate
September 18, 2013 at 7:39 pmI am exactly the same way about my food! When I was living with roommates I would label my shelves in the pantry and designate drawers in the fridge…what can I say, I buy my food for me. 😉 Maybe you would be more willing to share your goodies like these amazing looking bars if I shared some goodies in exchange. A dessert swap is in order, perhaps?
Sarah Pie
September 18, 2013 at 7:40 pmHmmm I like chocolate and mint… not sure how I feel about them together in a protein bar but they look tasty!! May have to pass this recipe on to my brother to try for me!
eating4balance
September 18, 2013 at 10:02 pmI hate food thieves! It doesn’t happen much anymore since I only eat a few things around my house, but even then when someone eats all of my chicken and/or vegetables I’m like “I literally have no food to eat!” That chicken takes hours to cook man 😛
These bars sound like a great idea. I’m not a fan of the chocolate mint combo personally, but I am going to pin this because my mom and brother both are 🙂 Is there any other way to get the mint flavor besides the extract? Like mint leaves? Lol. I have no idea what I’m talking about but those would be much easier for me to come by.
Alisha @ Alishas Appetite
September 18, 2013 at 10:57 pmGurrrllll you are GENIUS! I’m loving the sound of this recipe. And I am the same way with my food. The hub always asks if he can eat something in the fridge just to be on the safe side. I think it’s pretty hilarious yet quite pathetic if I think bout it. Anyway! These look fabulous. I just need some mint extract!
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 19, 2013 at 1:16 amIF only my fam asked first!!!
JessieBear
September 18, 2013 at 11:13 pmBookmarking yet another one of your recipes ;). Also, I am SO like that with food haha
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 19, 2013 at 1:16 amThanks Jessie 🙂 You are too sweet!
kaila @ healthy helper
September 18, 2013 at 11:18 pmTHESE LOOK INCREDIBLE!!! I need to make them asap! I think I might use buckwheat groats instead of nuts for some EXTRA crunch!
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 19, 2013 at 1:17 ambuckwheat groats would be awesome! As would chocolate chips…if i’d had any on hand 😉
Arman @ thebigmansworld
September 18, 2013 at 11:54 pmThese were making me drool on instagram and now making me drool again- definitely on my to make list- anything no bake is always a winner! I used to love choc and mint in ice cream, but in bars….might have to omit for something else. Also like you- I HATE food thieves if its something I made specifically for myself. Selfish but true :p
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 19, 2013 at 1:18 amnot selfish!!!! Especially not when you’re generous all those other times 😉 Can just omit mint altogether if you’d prefer but the taste actually isn’t that strong if you’re up for a risk.
Karey @ Nutty About Health
September 19, 2013 at 12:22 amugh, kitchen thieves suck! I can see why he would steal them though. 😉 They look great!! 🙂
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 19, 2013 at 1:18 amThanks! The thing is, if they asked nicely I would probably give them one…maybe two if they’re lucky 😉
Laura@ Fit Running Mama
September 19, 2013 at 12:51 amYum these look great!!! Thank you for sharing!!
Alex @ Kenzie Life
September 19, 2013 at 2:13 amI was just thinking about how excited I am for chocolate/mint things earlier today!! I can’t wait to make these! Great recipe!
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 20, 2013 at 8:47 pmThanks Alex!!!
mrsmurphyslawoffitness.com
September 19, 2013 at 2:38 amThese look delicious girly! I have two brothers who ALWAYS devoured everything in the house. I literally had to hide my food so they wouldn’t eat it.. needless to say I was a skinny kid. 🙂
Beth Sheridan
September 19, 2013 at 3:14 amYou know, since I have been pregnant, nothing with any kind of protein powder sounds good, but these sound delicious! I will have to try these!
Love What You Do
September 19, 2013 at 3:18 amI have some dates…and possibly peppermint extract too. Love the look and sound of tehse bars. GREAT idea!
Khuhsboo
September 19, 2013 at 3:58 amHAHA omg I can totally relate!! The worst is planning a meal in your head around a certain ingredient and then going to the fridge and finding that it’s been eaten! It’s taken a while but my bro has finally learned the idea of replenishing- not such a difficult concept to grasp ;)! I always feel like I’m Ross from that FRIENDS episode: “You are my sandwich….MY sandwich?”
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 20, 2013 at 8:46 pmOMG I LOVE THIS EPISODE!!!
courtneyem.com
September 19, 2013 at 4:07 amOh my, these look INCREDIBLE Davida!! 😀
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 20, 2013 at 8:46 pmThanks lady 🙂
gschroer
September 19, 2013 at 4:33 amChocolate and mint are my absolute favorite combination! For some reason I connect it with Christmas but I do enjoy them all year round 🙂 These look amazing!
veganmiam.com
September 19, 2013 at 11:07 amIt is hard to resist these yummy desserts, howeve it is easier to share if you make the desserts for others! I have one brother who loves to eat everything, except for fried foods (he doesn’t like them) and he always eat more of my leftovers (which is better than having leftovers!) I can see why it is hard to share with even more siblings! These no-bake mint chocolate protein bars look mouthwatering – I love a bit of peppermint flavor with the chocolate in these – and I haven’t tried the Vega products yet, is the French Vanilla flavor your favorite?
I’m really good at sharing with families or friends around. I give them big portions than my portion (I’m too generous and it’s nice not to have leftovers). But if I am on my own, I devour it completely (a really bad thing…) and it’s better to share it with people around.
veganmiam.com
September 19, 2013 at 11:07 am*however
Heather @Gluten-Free Cat
September 19, 2013 at 1:39 pmMy husband asked me the other day, “are we out of treats or are you hiding them somewhere?” Ooops, he’s on to me! These are definitely worth hiding! Thanks for sharing them at Raw Foods Thursdays. I’d love to make them over the weekend! (And rethink my hiding places…) 😉
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
September 22, 2013 at 12:35 amMy hiding places are constantly changing!
nutritiouslysweet.com
September 20, 2013 at 12:20 amMmmm! These sound awesome and are super simple!
christine
September 27, 2013 at 11:48 amwhat purpose does the protein powder serve? could I sub something else?
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
November 5, 2013 at 10:58 pmNo purpose really! You could sub in some oats or try just omitting completely,
Trish @ infinebalance
September 27, 2013 at 7:50 pmI can totally relate… I feel the same way about “my food.” It’s mine. Don’t touch.
Davida @TheHealthyMaven
November 5, 2013 at 10:59 pmGlad we’re on the same wavelength 🙂
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli
September 30, 2013 at 9:30 pmOh Davida! I can relate to this 100%! For as long as I can remember, my father has worked the night shift…and for most of my childhood, I also remember that once he came home at the end of his shift…while all the house was quiet…he became a FOOD THEIF!! My mom would buy us “treats” sometimes…special cereals, snacks, and my favorite little if-I-ate-one-now-I-would-probably-die-from-a-sugar-high coffee cake bars from Little Debbie. My sister and I would have to HIDE them in our rooms so my dad wouldn’t eat them! haha! And yeah, don’t even get me started on the week-long arguments that ensued with my college roommates after someone finished a box of cereal that I’d bought only two days before! MINE!!!!
Love the pictures! Love the recipe! Love that you put protein powder in them…I swear those all date/nut bars do absolutely NOTHING for my hunger! Putting these on the list of things to make for sure! 🙂
Kathy @ Vodka and Soda
October 8, 2013 at 8:37 pmthat happened when i was in school too except we didn’t hav any healthy food to be stolen; it was gross, typical-university-broke-student food like ramen noodles, canned soup, chips etc LOL
this looks SO GOOD!!
dina
January 26, 2014 at 6:58 pmthey look great!
Paige@FitNotFad
February 20, 2014 at 9:11 pmUgh yesssssss chocolate mint is the BEST! I pinned these immediately and can’t wait to make them. Also MUST know the tea you were drinking! I have a chocolate mint tea from Might Leaf but am always looking for more….
April
September 2, 2014 at 1:35 pmI am totally in love with these bars. IN LOOOOOOVE. Just thought you should know. Totally yum.
Davida Kugelmass
September 2, 2014 at 9:15 pmAw thanks April! Gotta thank Alexis for passing on the good word. They’re one of my favs!
Nadia. Cabrales
September 3, 2014 at 9:32 pmHi, want to try these tomorrow , can I substitute the mint ? What are your substitute suggestions ?
Davida Kugelmass
September 3, 2014 at 9:38 pmyou could certainly leave out the mint though I haven’t tried it myself. Perhaps try replacing it with vanilla extract or almond extract. Let me know how it tastes without it!
Ana
September 4, 2014 at 12:35 amWhat’s the nutritional information on this?
Anyone know? I’d really appreciate it! !
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alisha
February 11, 2015 at 12:46 pmwhat is the measurement for the almond milk?!
Davida Kugelmass
February 11, 2015 at 2:35 pmTWO tablespoons! Enjoy!
Deborah
April 17, 2015 at 1:28 pmI just want to thank you for this! I know this post is a year and a half old, but I somehow just stumbled upon it yesterday and decided to try them last night. OMGosh. Delicious! You’re awesome!
Davida Kugelmass
April 17, 2015 at 2:01 pmAw thank you! You totally made my day 🙂 One of my fav recipes too! So happy you’re enjoying them 🙂
angie
May 30, 2015 at 2:58 pmanybody knows the macros in this bar?
angie
May 30, 2015 at 3:02 pmnever mind i loaded it on my fitness pal
110 calories per bar
7gr fat
15gr carbs
4gr fibres
8gr sugar
3gr protein
you’re welcome 🙂
angie
May 30, 2015 at 3:09 pmsorry this is the correct
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12.0
Amount Per Serving
calories 126
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6 g 10 %
Saturated Fat 1 g 4 %
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0 %
Sodium 97 mg 4 %
Potassium 122 mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrate 11 g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 2 g 7 %
Sugars 8 g
Protein 8 g 16 %
Vitamin A 3 %
Vitamin C 3 %
Calcium 6 %
Iron 1 %
Jessica Wilson
July 6, 2015 at 7:41 pmMade these and love them!!! They’re so good straight out of the freezer!
Didn’t have almond milk so just used water since I used half almonds and half cashews like you did and when I make almond milk I always just blend almonds and water so I thought it’d be fine, and it was!
Also don’t have a food processor (yet lol obviously need one for these recipes eventually!) but I have a Vitamix so I just blended the nuts in that then mixed them into pre-pureed baking dates along with the rest of the ingredients. Took a little while but worked! – Just in case anyone else doesn’t have a food processor. And you can also buy almond meal/flour or another nut flour if you don’t have a high powered blender!
Thanks for the recipe!! Will be making again 🙂
Davida Kugelmass
July 8, 2015 at 6:32 amSo happy you enjoyed them and thank you for your thoughtful comment! I always love hearing about people’s variations and I know they are so helpful to others as well. Now I’m inspired to go whip up a batch! Thanks so much Jessica!
connie
December 7, 2015 at 2:13 amhi there, just to be clear… •2 T almond milk means 2 tablespoons?
Davida Kugelmass
December 7, 2015 at 8:26 amYes!
Abby
January 13, 2016 at 5:31 pmI stumbled upon this recipe today looking for some healthy snack ideas. I made them and I loved them! I had to add a bit more of the almond milk (maybe 2 tsp?) to get them to that sticky point, but you were spot on with that suggestion I also did some rough calorie counting and divided by 12 and they come out approximately 100 cals. Talk about the best 100 cal snack I’ll have in a day!
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The Healthy Maven
January 14, 2016 at 3:05 pmso happy to hear you enjoyed them! I make them all the time and just love having them on hand to snack on!
Lyndsay
March 10, 2016 at 7:45 amWhat is the nutritional content?
fran
March 12, 2016 at 3:18 pmHi, would love to try these. First what should the consistency be if I use whey powder? Also, any nutritional value for these? thank you.
Davida Kugelmass
March 13, 2016 at 11:19 amWhey and other protein powders will yield similar results! You may need to add a bit more liquid (1-2 tbsp) if using whey. I unfortunately don’t have the nutritional value of the recipe. Feel free to enter it into a nutrition calculator online!
Michele
January 21, 2017 at 11:30 pmI am loving these bars but I’m not sure I’m adding enough dates. 1 cup seems to be about 4 ounces, unless I really mooch them in. Can you tell me how many ounces of dates you are using?
Davida @ The Healthy Maven
January 22, 2017 at 10:28 pmI’ll have to measure next time! I really back them in there so generally I get closer to 6 medjool dates!
Annelyse
May 12, 2017 at 1:39 amI tried making these but my food processor couldn’t process the dates. Am I doing something wrong? I just used the kitchenaid hand mixer. I tried softening the dates with hot water but that didn’t work either. Was I using too many dates?
Annelyse
May 12, 2017 at 1:43 amSorry i meant hand blender not mixer
Davida @ The Healthy Maven
May 12, 2017 at 11:00 amHi Annelyse, Sorry to hear you’ve had trouble! Unfortunately the recipe won’t work with a hand blender. You need a food processor or high-speed blender. Hand blenders aren’t powerful enough for the dates!
Spencer
December 4, 2017 at 7:45 pmHi! Thank you so much for this recipe! I shared it with my audience and made them in my Facebook live cooking show. You can watch it here. https://www.facebook.com/jonesintogetfit/videos/1127485077388955/
Thank you again, it’s delicious!!!!
David
January 15, 2018 at 4:40 pmHello
I just made your no bake mint protein bars and there’s only like 4 grams of protein per serving but you say it has 12.5. One cup of nuts and 3/4 scoop of powder divided by 12 is defenitely not much and there is little to none in cacao, almond milk and dates. They tasted good but I think you should do the math on your recipes macros.
Thanks!
– Dave
Davida @ The Healthy Maven
January 15, 2018 at 7:43 pmIt’s 3/4 of a CUP not 3/4 of a scoop. That should increase your protein though this number depends on the type of protein powder you are using.
David
January 17, 2018 at 9:37 amThanks for the quick reply. That actually makes perfect sense. I also use the Vega one so that should change everything. Thanks again.
– Dave
Alyssa
May 6, 2018 at 10:35 amJust made these and they’re great! Taste just as good, if not better than any store-bought!! I used Good Karma’s flax + protein milk to sneak in even more protein and added some blanched sliced almonds when I pressed it into the pan for texture. However my batch only made enough to fit into a loaf pan and cut into 7 slices. Thanks for a great recipe, I think I will try making these with almond extract instead of mint for flavor options 🙂
Sarah
March 10, 2019 at 12:43 pmI made these, and they were not good at all. I was extremely disappointed and almost wanted to puke.
Emily
April 15, 2019 at 5:35 pmI just made these and they are SO GOOD. I put in too much milk so the consistency was definitely too gooey, but they taste AMAZING. Will definitely be making these again with some adjustments 🙂
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