Cooking with Kimmi - Rocktober Protein Rocky Road Bars

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups sugar-free dark chocolate (or 70% cocoa)

• 2 scoops chocolate protein powder

• 1 tbsp coconut oil

• 1 cup mini marshmallows (or sugar-free ones)

• ½ cup chopped almonds

• ½ cup puffed rice or crushed cornflakes

• ¼ cup shredded coconut

• Optional: pinch of sea salt or crushed freeze-dried raspberries for flair

Directions

1. Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in a bowl over simmering water (or microwave in 20-second bursts).

2. Stir in protein powder until smooth.

3. Add the mix-ins — marshmallows, almonds, puffed rice, and coconut.

4. Pour into a lined tray, press flat, and chill for 1–2 hours.

5. Slice into bars and try not to eat them all in one go.
   

Pro tip :

Melt a few squares of white chocolate and drizzle on top