Grasshopper Bars

Grasshopper Bars Ingredients

Brownie Base:¾ cup almond flour1 Real Ketones Mint Chocolate Chip Keto Meal Bar, crushed¼ cup cocoa powder½ teaspoon baking powder3 tablespoons butter3 ounces keto-friendly chocolate chips½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract3 tablespoons butter, melted1/3 cup waterMint Filling:5 ounces plain cream cheese, softened3 tablespoons butter, melted1/3 cup erythritol15 drops OR 1 teaspoon pure peppermint oilNatural green food coloring (5-15 drops)Chocolate Topping:3 ounces keto-friendly chocolate chips½ tablespoon butter

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees FahrenheitGrease an 8×8” baking dish and set asideAdd dry brownie crust ingredients (including Real Ketones Protein Bar) to a food processor and pulse until well-combinedHeat chocolate and butter in a saucepan set to low on the stove Stir often until meltedStir in eggs and vanilla Add butter, eggs and vanilla extract to the chocolate and pulse again until smoothPour into the baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick entered in the center of the pan comes out clean Cool completelyTo prepare your filling, beat cream cheese and butter together until smoothAdd sweetener and peppermint and beat until smoothAdd food coloring and stir very well until even in colorSpread over the cooled brownie base and let chill in the fridge for 1 hourHeat your chocolate topping ingredients together until melted and smoothSpread over chilled filling, either in a thin layer, or by creating a zig-zag pattern with a knifeLet chill in the fridge for 20 more minutes before slicing into squaresServe between 12, storing any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 daysEnjoy!