All the holiday cheer of classic peppermint bark — with a protein-packed twist! These bars layer rich chocolate, creamy vanilla, and a cool burst of peppermint for a treat that feels indulgent but fuels you like a champ. Perfect for sneaking into your gym bag, gifting to fit friends, or nibbling by the fire with a mug of cocoa. Think candy cane meets post-workout snack — the merriest way to stay on track this season!
1 Bar: 12.7 g Protein
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Chocolate Protein Powder
- 1/3 cup Oat Flour
- 5 tbsp Coconut Flour
- 3 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 2 tbsp Black Cocoa Powder
- 5 tbsp Unsweetened Almond Milk
- 1/2 crushed Peppermint Candy Cane
Frosting
Protein Frosting
- 2/3 cup Vanilla Protein Powder
- 1/4 cup Non-Fat Greek Yogurt
- 1 tbsp Coconut Flour
Chocolate Coating
- 1 1/2 tbsp Chocolate Chips (sugar-free recommended)
- 1/4 tsp Coconut Oil
- 1/4 crushed Peppermint Candy Cane
For Base:
In a bowl, combine protein powder, oat flour, coconut flour, cocoa powder, black cocoa and crushed peppermint candy cane. Add in milk (a little at a time) and mix. Mixture will be like dough. Add more milk if too dry, coconut flour if too wet. Transfer to a parchment paper lined loaf pan and press down.
In a bowl, mix vanilla protein powder, yogurt, and coconut flour until smooth. Mixture should be thick but smooth and spreadable. Spread on top of base. Use spatula to smoothen. Place in freezer for 10-15 minutes to harden.
For Chocolate Topping:
Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in a large microwave safe bowl and microwave about 45 seconds, stirring halfway through, until completely melted. Spread chocolate on bar and use back of spoon to smoothen. Top with crushed peppermint candy canes. Let cool for 5 minutes in freezer. Lift layers out of pan, place on cutting board and slice into 6 bars. (best to use a warmed, sharp knife)