Go Back
chocolate mint protein bars (gomacro copycat)

Chocolate Mint Protein Bars (GoMacro Copycat)

Sara Borgeson
You will love these healthy homemade chocolate mint protein bars, a great homemade snack for an energy boost on a busy day! Full of healthy fats and protein.
5 from 2 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 2.3 oz Bars

Equipment

  • 8x8 baking pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Food Processor

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup brown rice syrup 234 grams
  • 1/2 cup nut butter (almond, sunflower or cashew) 135 grams
  • 1 1/4 cup brown rice puffs
  • 1/4 cup protein powder your favorite whey or plant-based
  • 1/4 cup pea protein or more of your favorite protein powder
  • 1/2 cup nuts I used half walnuts half cashews
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips Or regular chocolate chips, roughly chopped
  • 1 tsp peppermint flavoring extract
  • 1 tbsp black cocoa powder optional

Instructions
 

  • In a small food processor, combine the brown rice puffs and the 2 tbsp cocoa powder. Blend until quite a fine powder forms. Transfer to a large mixing bowl
  • Next, put the nuts in the food processor and finely grind. Add to the large mixing bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients except black cocoa powder to the bowl.
  • Using a large spoon, mix the ingredients together into a stiff dough.
  • Add the 1 tbsp black cocoa powder (optional, you can simply add more regular cocoa powder). Combine just enough to give the dough some nice dark chocolate marbling. You may have to use your hands as it will be stiff.
  • Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper. Cut the paper so that it fits the width of the pan one direction, and the other sides go up and over the pan.
  • Press the dough firmly into the bottom of the pan. It helps to put a piece of parchment paper on top as well to help smooth it out and pack it very firmly and evenly.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • When you're ready to serve the bars or package them individually, lift the parchment paper out of the pan, and using a sharp knife, cut the bars to your desired size.
  • I like to cut 4 across one way and then cut that in half to get 8 rectangular bars. This recipe makes 8 bars exactly the same size as GoMacro bars.
  • Alternatively, you can roll the dough into balls for easy snacking.
  • Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. If you want to store them longer, keep them in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Notes

This recipe makes eight 2.3 oz bars, the same size as GoMacro Bars.