chocolate mint protein bites

I'm almost there! Day 23 of the Arbonne 30 days to healthy living and beyond program! No alcohol, coffee, dairy, soy, gluten, or refined sugar! I'm also almost done with my 7-day body cleanse, a more intense liver and kidney cleanse focused on elimination and detox. I'm feeling fabulous, sleeping great, and have a clear and focused mind and glowing skin.

I have been having fun creating some protein snack recipes using Arbonne protein powder! I am usually very picky about protein powders because I find that so many have a weird tangy taste or chalky aftertaste that I can't stand! Not Arbonne though, their plant based protein is made with pea, rice, and cranberry proteins to create a complete amino acid profile, and it tastes amazing!

These little morsels stem from a previous creation on the blog, mint chocolate truffles, but are packed with protein. If you don't have fresh mint available you can substitute 1/4 tsp peppermint extract, but by adding those fresh leaves you are getting extra phytonutrients as well!

chocolate mint protein bites

• 20 dates, pitted and soaked
• 1 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 cup almond butter
• 2 scoops Arbonne chocolate protein powder
• 1/2 cup coconut flour

Soak the pitted dates in hot water for a few minutes to soften them up. Drain them and transfer to a food processor. Add the mint, almond butter and protein powder. Blend in the food processor until smooth, you'll have to stop a few times to scrape the sides or incorporate chunks.

The end result will be very ooey gooey. Transfer this into a mixing bowl and fold in the coconut flour with a spatula until fully incorporated. It should now be a malleable dough that you can easily shape into a container of your choice. Line the container with parchment paper and press the dough down evenly, you can place another piece of parchment paper on top to smooth out the surface.

Place in the freezer for about 20 minutes. Remove from the container using the sides of the parchment paper and slice into bite sized pieces! Store in the refrigerator for up to 10 days! Yum!