Peppermint Bark Protein Fudge Bites
Rich dark chocolate fudge bites infused with peppermint and protein, drizzled with white chocolate and crushed candy cane. A bite-sized freezer treat that satisfies sweet cravings while keeping energy steady.
Prep
10 min
Cook
2 min
Total
42 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Katie + Lila
Katie 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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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
Comfortably satisfied
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
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
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
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Prep
10 min
Cook
2 min
Total
42 min
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Instructions
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Next: Line a 12-cup mini muffin tin with…
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Line a 12-cup mini muffin tin with…
Line a 12-cup mini muffin tin with small paper liners or set up a small silicone mold on a cutting board.
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Combine the dark chocolate chips
In a medium heat-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate chips, almond butter, and coconut oil.
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Microwave the chocolate mixture in 20-second intervals…
Microwave the chocolate mixture in 20-second intervals at medium power, stirring well between each round, until completely melted and smooth (about 60 seconds total).
Look for: completely melted and smooth (about 60 seconds total)
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Whisk the vanilla protein powder and peppermint…
Whisk the vanilla protein powder and peppermint extract into the melted chocolate mixture until smooth and free of lumps.
Look for: smooth and free of lumps
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Divide the chocolate fudge mixture evenly into…
Divide the chocolate fudge mixture evenly into the 12 mini muffin cups using a spoon.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Place the white chocolate chips in a…
Place the white chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe dish and heat in 15-second intervals until melted.
Look for: melted
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Drizzle the melted white chocolate lightly over…
Drizzle the melted white chocolate lightly over the top of each fudge bite.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Sprinkle the crushed candy cane pieces evenly…
Sprinkle the crushed candy cane pieces evenly over the white chocolate drizzle.
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Place the muffin tin flat in the…
Place the muffin tin flat in the freezer for at least 30 minutes until the fudge bites are completely firm and set.
Look for: the fudge bites are completely firm and set
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Pop the fudge bites out of the…
Pop the fudge bites out of the liners and store them in an airtight freezer container for up to 1 month. Enjoy 3 bites directly from the freezer.
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