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Chocolate Mint Protein Bars

Published: Dec 6, 2015 · Modified: Aug 25, 2022 by Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... 90 Comments

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Yep, I went ahead and did it! This is my first Christmas-y post of the year with these delicious Chocolate Mint Protein Bars. I held off more than most! I do love the festivities that go along with the holidays but I can't stand it when grocery stores and radio stations start playing Christmas music the day after Thanksgiving.

Chocolate Mint Protein Bars

It's been a little over a week since Thanksgiving and I still have yet to put my Christmas tree up. It may have to wait a little while longer because I will be in San Fran and Napa in a day in a half...I cannot wait! I have never been to California and I am so excited to try all of the different wines, take in their culture and get my foodie on! Be sure to follow me on Instagram and add me on Snap Chat (LaraLynne) to see what I am up to while I'm away because I won't be on other social media (or on here) while I'm in California.

The first 2 days of our trip we will be in San Francisco. We have tickets to go to Alcatraz and then we plan on hitting up the pier to see the sea lions, renting a bike to get around town and to ride over the Golden Gate Bridge (we will also have a rental care to drive to Napa), taking the trolley around town, and hitting up as many restaurants as our belly can handle.

Chocolate Mint Protein Bars

On our way to Napa we are stopping in Sausalito to do a little exploring and grab a quick bite to eat before our first reservation at one of the vineyards which we are taking an Uber (use my referral code "Larac535ue" to get $15 worth of a free ride and I'll get one in return too!) to from our hotel because we want to be safe.

Chocolate Mint Protein Bars 2

We are staying in downtown Napa so we can enjoy the night life within walking distance since all of the vineyards typically close around 5pm. We are also bringing our workout clothes with us to get an early morning workout before we begin the day. Vacation isn't a reason not to workout 🙂 Most days though we will be enjoying non-traditional workouts like biking and hiking, but it's still nice to throw around some weights if we start to go through withdrawals.

Chocolate Mint Protein Bars

Unfortunately we don't have a direct flight to San Fran, we have to stop at Denver for an hour layover which makes our flight time about 8 hours. Good thing I made these delicious Chocolate Mint Protein Bars to curb my hunger so I don't go straight for the pretzel stands when I get off the plane!

Chocolate Mint Protein Bars

Ingredients

  • 3 servings chocolate protein powder
  • ⅔ cup egg whites
  • 3 ripe medium bananas
  • 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
  • 2 Tablespoons almond flour
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened apple sauce
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon xanthan gum (optional)
  • 15 drops stevia extract or 3 packets of stevia
  • ¼ cup baking mint toppings

Directions

  1. Pre heat oven to 375 degrees
  2. Grease brownie or muffin pan
  3. In a blender combine all ingredients except for the mint toppings
  4. Pour batter into the greased pan
  5. Bake for 13-15 minutes
  6. Remove from oven and sprinkle baking mint pieces on top
  7. Let cool and enjoy.

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Chocolate Mint Protein Bars


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  1. Ann Fantom

    December 06, 2015 at 8:55 pm

    I liked Option 3 – Freezing Cookies (baked)

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  2. Danielle D

    December 06, 2015 at 9:17 pm

    I liked freezing cookies the best for sure.

    Reply
  3. Margaret Smith

    December 06, 2015 at 9:50 pm

    I like making a log and freezing the log of cookie dough. Great idea.

    Reply
  4. Roy Johnson

    December 07, 2015 at 2:08 am

    Freezing cookie dough.

    Reply
  5. Adrienne Gordon

    December 07, 2015 at 6:15 am

    I like gourmet bacon in a bag.

    Reply
  6. Amy Pratt

    December 07, 2015 at 7:22 am

    I like the christmas bell ornament crafts for kids.

    Reply
  7. Cynthia C

    December 07, 2015 at 8:03 am

    I like the Freezing Cookies (baked) hint.

    Reply
  8. Barbara Montag

    December 07, 2015 at 8:54 am

    I like the icing in a bag handy hint.
    thank you

    Reply
  9. Sandy Klocinski

    December 07, 2015 at 10:19 am

    I like THROW A SUPERHERO THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTY

    Reply
  10. Elena

    December 07, 2015 at 10:28 am

    I liked the tip how to freeze cookies

    Reply
  11. Bo Simms

    December 07, 2015 at 10:52 am

    The handy hint I like the best from Hefty is to freeze an entire batch of homemade cookies dough and can just take out of the freezer when ready to bake. It's great tip I will begin to use. Thanks.

    Reply
  12. Karen D

    December 07, 2015 at 11:01 am

    I really like the hints on freezing cookie dough. I've tried to do this before, and always ended up with a bunch stuck together. I'll try to freeze them first next time.

    Reply
  13. Denise L

    December 07, 2015 at 11:22 am

    I like the handy hint for freezing cookie dough in balls, so all you have to do is cook it a few extra minutes when you're ready for cookies.

    Reply
  14. Debbi Wellenstein

    December 07, 2015 at 12:04 pm

    My favorite handy hint is for gourmet bacon in a bag.

    Reply
  15. D Schmidt

    December 07, 2015 at 12:29 pm

    My favorite hint is Freezing Homemade Cookie Dough

    Reply
  16. Ally G.

    December 07, 2015 at 12:54 pm

    The tip I most like from Hefty is the soup serving time saver, to freeze individual servings - great idea.

    Reply
  17. Linda Lansford

    December 07, 2015 at 2:05 pm

    I like Freezing Homemade Cookie Dough

    Reply
  18. Steph

    December 07, 2015 at 2:56 pm

    I liked the freezing of baked cookies didn't know I could do that

    Reply
  19. Shakeia Rieux

    December 07, 2015 at 8:42 pm

    I like option 1- Freezing Homemade Cookie Dough

    Reply
  20. Crystal F

    December 07, 2015 at 8:56 pm

    I like the Frosting and icing do not freeze well so if you’re making traditional sugar cookies ahead of time and freezing them, wait to decorate them tip. Thank you!

    Reply
  21. melanie huttner

    December 07, 2015 at 9:14 pm

    love the tip to freeze cookie dough!

    Reply
  22. Juliana

    December 07, 2015 at 10:02 pm

    Freezing the cookies is a great tip. I've tried it in the past and the cookies come out great

    Reply
  23. Brittney House

    December 07, 2015 at 11:09 pm

    I like the freezing cookies tip the best.

    Reply
  24. GussyKnotts

    December 07, 2015 at 11:41 pm

    My favorite is the hint about freezing cookie dough for later use. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  25. melissa fowers

    December 08, 2015 at 7:16 am

    I love the tip about freezing cookies!

    Reply
  26. Erika W.

    December 08, 2015 at 9:20 am

    I like the Homework Tips: Creating an Organized Study Space tips!

    Reply
  27. Lisa

    December 08, 2015 at 10:00 am

    I like freezing cookie dough, that would make it so easy to just bake them when you want cookies!

    Reply
  28. Tammy Woodall

    December 08, 2015 at 11:10 am

    I like the helpful tip to use Hefty Slider Bags as an Icing in a Bag while topping your favorite treats with icing. This would be perfect for making Christmas cookies with my niece. She will fill like a chef when she puts the icing on the cookies.

    Reply
  29. Nicole

    December 08, 2015 at 11:31 am

    I like the Freezing Cookies hint. 🙂

    Reply
  30. Judith

    December 08, 2015 at 12:15 pm

    freezing cookies

    Reply
  31. Dave H

    December 08, 2015 at 1:38 pm

    I liked the tip how to freeze cookies

    Reply
  32. Kayla Leadman

    December 08, 2015 at 1:50 pm

    I like the soup and solo cup one. It makes things much easier to put away.

    Reply
  33. Shauntea Crutcher

    December 08, 2015 at 2:00 pm

    I like the tip for freezing already baked cookies, even though they never last long in my house.

    Reply
  34. Kristi

    December 08, 2015 at 2:17 pm

    I like the icing in a bag tip!

    Reply
  35. Stephanie LaPlante

    December 08, 2015 at 3:22 pm

    I love the idea of freezing cookie dough

    Reply
  36. LisaN

    December 08, 2015 at 3:32 pm

    Freezing cookie dough for individual cookies

    Reply
  37. Melissa Greco

    December 08, 2015 at 4:46 pm

    I like the tip for freezing already baked cookies.

    Reply
  38. tammy

    December 08, 2015 at 4:51 pm

    I like the spice up holiday egg nog

    Reply
  39. steve weber

    December 08, 2015 at 6:12 pm

    I like gourmet bacon in a bag.

    Reply
  40. Mary Cloud

    December 08, 2015 at 6:50 pm

    Freezing homemade cookie dough - it's something I really need to do

    Reply
  41. Thomas Murphy

    December 08, 2015 at 7:31 pm

    I like the Freezing Cookies (baked) tip.

    Reply
  42. Kyl Neusch

    December 08, 2015 at 8:41 pm

    Option 3 – Freezing Cookies (baked)

    Reply
  43. DebP

    December 08, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    I like the tip on freezing cookie dough.

    Reply
  44. Jessica

    December 08, 2015 at 9:31 pm

    I always freeze my cookie dough in logs. Works great

    Reply
  45. natasha lamoreux

    December 08, 2015 at 10:04 pm

    I like the freezing already baked cookies. i didnt know you could do that.

    Reply
  46. Edith Rennes

    December 08, 2015 at 10:31 pm

    I like the one on freezing baked cookies

    Reply
  47. Carolyn

    December 08, 2015 at 10:52 pm

    I like option 3 - Freezing Cookies already baked...which is what I like to do! Its really nice to have them around when you just need a quick snack!

    Reply
  48. Will G

    December 08, 2015 at 10:53 pm

    I like the bacon in the bag.

    Reply
  49. Robyn Bellefleur

    December 09, 2015 at 1:00 am

    I like the freezing cookies the best.

    Reply
  50. Ashley C

    December 09, 2015 at 7:38 am

    I love the idea on how to freeze dough for individual cookies. Nothing beats that straight from the oven taste, and with this I can get it whenever I want!

    Reply
  51. Denise S

    December 09, 2015 at 11:42 am

    I like the Icing in a Bag tips.

    Reply
  52. Laura J

    December 09, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    Oh I love the tip to freeze on a cookie sheet first to keep them in the ball shapes!

    Reply
  53. amanda sakovitz

    December 09, 2015 at 3:26 pm

    i like the hint of freezing cooking dough. its very helpful.

    Reply
  54. Amie

    December 09, 2015 at 9:37 pm

    My favorite Handy Hint is: SOUP SERVING TIME SAVER

    Reply
  55. Wanda Bergman

    December 10, 2015 at 6:54 pm

    I like option one ... freezing individual cookies. They can be ready to bake whenever you like.

    Reply
  56. anna key

    December 10, 2015 at 7:45 pm

    I like the soup serving time saver!

    Reply
  57. Stephanie Liske

    December 10, 2015 at 9:41 pm

    I like the FREEZING HOMEMADE COOKIE DOUGH hint.

    Reply
  58. Tina W

    December 11, 2015 at 3:24 am

    I love freezing logs of dough instead of purchasing tubes of cookie dough. I love knowing exactly what is in my cookies!

    Reply
  59. Vera

    December 11, 2015 at 1:49 pm

    Freezing dough for individual cookies is my favorite handy hint on Hefty.

    Reply
  60. Brandy c

    December 11, 2015 at 9:43 pm

    The idea of freezing already baked cookies is interesting.

    Reply
  61. nadya kotik

    December 12, 2015 at 1:06 pm

    rolling the dough into a log

    Reply
  62. Shannon Alexander

    December 12, 2015 at 9:29 pm

    I found this hint most helpful: Frosting and icing do not freeze well. If you’re making traditional sugar cookies ahead of time and freezing them, wait to decorate them.

    Reply
  63. Karen Deva

    December 12, 2015 at 10:28 pm

    I like the tip about freezing individual balls of cookie dough.

    Reply
  64. Christina Sparks

    December 13, 2015 at 1:30 am

    You can freeze your cookie dough and just add 1-2 minutes to the baking time.

    Reply
  65. Lacey

    December 13, 2015 at 5:07 pm

    I learned to use waxed paper in between raw cookie dough when storing

    Reply
  66. Erica B.

    December 13, 2015 at 5:45 pm

    I like the tip for freezing cookies.

    Reply
  67. susan smoaks

    December 13, 2015 at 6:40 pm

    my favorite handy hint is how to freeze cookies, that will come in handy for us

    Reply
  68. laura b

    December 13, 2015 at 7:42 pm

    FREEZING HOMEMADE COOKIE DOUGH

    Reply
  69. Daniel M

    December 13, 2015 at 8:30 pm

    freezing logs of dough

    Reply
  70. Amy G

    December 13, 2015 at 10:49 pm

    I like the tip on how to freeze homemade cookie dough in individual portions.

    Reply
  71. Jennifer Dunaway

    December 13, 2015 at 10:53 pm

    I learned you can freeze already made cookies.

    Reply
  72. Kim H

    December 14, 2015 at 6:47 am

    I didnt know you could freeze the dough

    Reply
  73. Sarah @ BucketListTummy

    December 14, 2015 at 10:44 am

    The tip about waiting to ice the cookies before freezing totally speaks to me - I tend to get ahead of myself!

    Reply
  74. Aubrey

    December 14, 2015 at 5:14 pm

    I like the hint on freezing cookies.

    Reply
  75. Carolyn Daley

    December 14, 2015 at 7:05 pm

    I like option one with freezing cookie dough balls so all you need to do is plop them on a pan and bake when ready in the future.

    Reply
  76. Stephanie Larison

    December 14, 2015 at 9:23 pm

    My fave was the tip for freezing cookies

    Reply
  77. Breanne

    December 14, 2015 at 9:50 pm

    I like the tip for freezing cookie dough.

    Reply
  78. Denise W

    December 15, 2015 at 10:55 am

    I like the tip on freezing cookie dough and cookies. It is especially good this time of year, with all the baking going on.

    Reply
  79. Bridgett Wilbur

    December 15, 2015 at 3:05 pm

    I like the freeing tip.

    Reply
  80. Alona Y

    December 15, 2015 at 8:49 pm

    I like the tip on freezing already baked cookies.

    Reply
  81. Laurie Emerson

    December 15, 2015 at 9:07 pm

    I like the tip on freezing baked cookies.

    Reply
  82. Richard Hicks

    December 15, 2015 at 10:40 pm

    I find freezing cookies tip to be very useful to know

    Reply
  83. Francine Anchondo

    December 15, 2015 at 11:09 pm

    I like the Freezing Homemade Cookie Dough

    Reply
  84. Bryan E.

    December 15, 2015 at 11:22 pm

    Thank You for the giveaway…our favorite tip: Freezing Cookies (baked) - Wait until cookies have cooled. Then in a plastic food storage container, alternate layers of cookies and waxed paper. Note: Frosting and icing do not freeze well.

    Reply
  85. Betty C

    December 15, 2015 at 11:45 pm

    I like the freezing cookies tip the best.

    Reply
  86. Serena

    July 03, 2016 at 4:16 pm

    How much protein do these have? And how many calories? I'd like to make them.

    Reply
    • Lara

      July 05, 2016 at 3:39 am

      The calories and protein depend on which protein powder you use. I switch between using Gnarly whey and myprotein whey and it ranges from 23-25g of protein per serving (3 bars) and 280-300 calories per serving. I hope this helps!

      Reply

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