No-Bake S’mores Bars
Ingredients
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2 whole wheat graham crackers (1 cracker sheet each) broken into large pieces
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1 large ripe banana mashed
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½ cup all-natural almond butter
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2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
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4 scoops Chocolate Shakeology divided use
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¾ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
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1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology
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2 to 3 drops marshmallow flavor (optional)
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3 Tbsp. extra-virgin organic coconut oil melted
Instructions
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Place graham crackers in food processor (or blender); process continuously until crackers are crushed into fine crumbs. Set aside.
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Line an 8 x 8-inch pan with plastic wrap (or aluminum foil). Evenly sprinkle ⅓ of graham cracker crumbs in bottom of pan. Set aside.
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Combine banana, almond butter, cocoa powder, 2 scoops Chocolate Shakeology, and ⅓ of graham cracker crumbs in a medium bowl; mix well with clean hands or a rubber spatula.
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Press chocolate mixture into prepared pan. Cover with plastic wrap and press down to flatten into pan. Refrigerate for 1 hour to set.
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Place cheese, Vanilla Shakeology, and marshmallow flavor in food processor (or blender); process until smooth and well blended.
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Evenly spread cheese mixture over chocolate mixture. Set aside.
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Combine remaining 2 scoops Chocolate Shakeology and oil in a small bowl; mix until smooth.
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Evenly spread Chocolate Shakeology mixture over cheese mixture.
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Sprinkle top with remaining ⅓ of graham cracker crumbs. Lightly press graham cracker crumbs into top. Refrigerate for 1 hour, or until set.
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Cut into twelve bars (approx. 2½ x 2-inches).
Recipe Notes
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You can find marshmallow flavor on-line or in specialty cake decorating stores.
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You can substitute pure vanilla extract for marshmallow flavor.
