Mint Chocolate Protein Bars
Mint Chocolate Protein Bars that are surprisingly easy to make! These protein bars are totally gluten-free and made with simple, real food ingredients. Great for a satisfying snack or even dessert. Pure enjoymint!
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No-bake snacks like these homemade protein bars are my go-to for easy and healthy sustenance. So much better than store-bought protein bars. These Vanilla Maple Protein Bars and these Chocolate Chia Power Balls are also faves. Check out all of our Healthy Snack Recipes for more inspiration.
IN THIS POST: Everything you need to make MINT CHOCOLATE PROTEIN BARS
Ingredients
- oats – choose certified gluten-free
- chia seeds
- protein powder – use either vanilla or chocolate – both work in this recipe
- unsweetened cocoa powder or cacao powder
- chocolate chips – we prefer dark chocolate
- peanut butter
- milk
- maple syrup
- peppermint extract
Instructions for Homemade Protein Bars
These mint chocolate chip protein bars are super easy to make. No food processor or other equipment is necessary.
First, add the dry ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
Give them a good stir. I use my trusty wooden spoon.
Second, add the wet ingredients to another bowl and stir them also. Combine the two and give everything a good mix.
Press the mixture into a dish lined with parchment paper and pop it into the freezer to set.
Slice into bars and store in the fridge or freezer.
FAQS, Tips, + Substitutions
- How many calories are in a chocolate mint bar? Each bar is approximately 122 calories.
- Using a whey protein powder seems to hold together the best. Use either vanilla or chocolate flavor.
- Store these in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Store in the freezer for a firmer texture.
- Instead of mint extract, peppermint essential oil (food grade) is a good substitute. You only need 2-3 drops to flavor the mixture. Peppermint oil and extract are super strong so always take care when measuring and adding to a recipe.
- Substitute plant-based milk such as almond milk to make these bars vegan and dairy-free.
- Use almond butter instead of peanut butter. Also, substitute the maple syrup as a sweetener and use brown rice syrup or honey instead.
More healthy protein recipes
- Cookie Dough Protein Balls – Simple + No Bake Recipe
- Vegan Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie
- Vanilla Cashew Protein Bars
- Chocolate Protein Bars – No Bake + Gluten Free Recipe
- Vanilla Protein Balls with Chia Seeds – Vegan + Gluten Free
**This recipe was originally posted on November 3, 2014, and republished on October 6, 2022, with updated recipe notes, writing, and photos.**
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Mint Chocolate Protein Bars – No Bake + Gluten Free
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups quick or rolled oats *certified gluten free
- ⅓ cup chia seeds
- ¼ cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup almond milk
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
Instructions
- Line a 9×9 dish with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl stir together the dry ingredients (the first five listed) and in a medium sized bowl stir together the wet ingredients (the last four), then combine the two in the large bowl and mix well.
- Press the mixture into the dish very firmly and place in the freezer for 30-45 minutes to set.
- Cut into eight bars or sixteen squares.
- Store refrigerated in a sealed container.
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Notes
- Using a whey protein powder seems to hold together the best. Use either vanilla or chocolate flavor.
- Store these in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Store in the freezer for a firmer texture.
- Instead of mint extract, peppermint essential oil (food grade) is a good substitute. You only need 2-3 drops to flavor the mixture. Peppermint oil and extract are super strong so always take care when measuring and adding to a recipe.
- Substitute plant-based milk such as almond milk to make these bars vegan and dairy-free.
- Use almond butter instead of peanut butter. Also, substitute the maple syrup as a sweetener and use brown rice syrup or honey instead.
Any thoughts on what k could use as a sub for the protein powder?
Oh my goodness, Jenn! I’m so sorry I missed this question. I’ve had some website glitches I’ve been cleaning up and just now am seeing this. A good sub for protein powder is powdered milk. I find it works almost exactly the same. Maybe a tad less sweet but still good as far as texture. Hope that helps! 🙂
what is the nutritional info on these?
Hi Jennifer! Thanks for checking out my site. 🙂 I’m sorry, but I’m not one for counting nutritional stats. I think this website has a good one. Hope to see you back soon!
I must make these! Mint and chocolate has been my favourite combination since childhood.
I hope you enjoy them Sondi! We’ve been liking them icy cold form the fridge.
This right here is exactly my type of protein bar. Easy to make, full of protein and deliciousness! They look really yummy, these wouldn’t last two days at my house. 😉
They are yummy! Why ration? 😉