High Protein Chocolate Crisp Treats
A quick single-serving chocolate crisp treat enriched with smooth chocolate protein powder and gooey marshmallows. This simple recipe substitutes classic butter to yield a rich, decadent texture.
Prep
5 min
Cook
2 min
Total
17 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Lu + Lila
Lu created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Prep
5 min
Cook
2 min
Total
17 min
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Instructions
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Next: Place butter and mini marshmallows into a…
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Place butter and mini marshmallows into a…
Place butter and mini marshmallows into a microwave-safe bowl.
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Microwave on HIGH in 15-second intervals for…
Microwave on HIGH in 15-second intervals for 30 to 45 seconds total until the marshmallows puff up and melt into the butter.
Look for: the marshmallows puff up and melt into the butter
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Stir the melted marshmallow mixture with a…
Stir the melted marshmallow mixture with a spatula until smooth.
Look for: smooth
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Add chocolate protein powder to the marshmallow…
Add chocolate protein powder to the marshmallow mixture and stir immediately until well incorporated.
Look for: well incorporated
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Gently fold in the crispy rice cereal…
Gently fold in the crispy rice cereal until evenly coated with the chocolate protein syrup.
Look for: evenly coated with the chocolate protein syrup
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Press the mixture firmly into a small…
Press the mixture firmly into a small ramekin or parchment-lined mini dish using the back of a spoon to compact it.
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Heat the chocolate chips in a separate…
Heat the chocolate chips in a separate small bowl in 15-second increments until completely melted and smooth.
Look for: completely melted and smooth
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Drizzle or spread the melted chocolate over…
Drizzle or spread the melted chocolate over the top of the treat.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Place in the refrigerator for 10 minutes…
Place in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to set before cutting and serving.
Allow: 10 minutes
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