Mint meets the Gratisfied Cacao Empower Bar baking mix. Dates and nut butter also provide sweetness and texture to these no-bake bars. Grain-free and vegan.
1Gratisfied Empower Bar Cacao baking mix pouchsee note
½cupcreamy all-natural almond butter or use another nut or seed butter of choice
½cupdairy-free milk of choice
20large Medjool dates, pitted (about 18-20)
1teaspoonpeppermint extract
For the white chocolate peppermint layer
19- to 12-ounce package of vegan white chocolate chips
¼cupcoconut oil
2heaping tablespoons monk fruit powdered sugarLakanto brand
½teaspoonpeppermint extract
Instructions
Line an 8x8 baking tin with parchment paper.
Make the brownie layer. In a food processor, combine Empower Bar Cacao baking mix, almond butter, dairy-free milk, Medjool dates, and peppermint extract, Blend until a thick, sticky dough is formed.
Transfer the dough to the baking tin, and press it firmly into the bottom. Place the tin in the freezer.
Make the white chocolate layer. In a microwaveable-safe dish, combine the white chocolate chips and coconut oil. Heat on high for one minute. Stir vigorously with a fork until the chocolate blends with the coconut oil and the mixture becomes creamy. If needed, microwave for another 30 seconds until mixture becomes creamy.
Add the powdered monk fruit sugar and peppermint extract to the white chocolate mixture. Transfer over the brownie layer, and place the baking tin back in the freezer. Chill for at least 2 hours to set. Then store in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy. Slice into squares, or in desired serving size.