High Protein Chocolate Crisp Treats
A quick single-serving chocolate crisp treat enriched with smooth chocolate protein powder and gooey marshmallows.
Prep
5 min
Cook
1 min
Total
11 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
1 min
Total
11 min
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Instructions
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Next: Combine mini marshmallows and coconut oil
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Combine mini marshmallows and coconut oil
In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine mini marshmallows and coconut oil.
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Microwave on high for 15 to 20…
Microwave on high for 15 to 20 seconds until the marshmallows puff up and melt easily when stirred.
Look for: the marshmallows puff up and melt easily when stirred
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Stir in the chocolate protein powder and…
Stir in the chocolate protein powder and warm water until completely smooth to avoid any chalky texture.
Look for: completely smooth to avoid any chalky texture
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Fold in the crispy rice cereal gently…
Fold in the crispy rice cereal gently until fully coated in the warm chocolate mixture.
Look for: fully coated in the warm chocolate mixture
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Press the mixture firmly into a small…
Press the mixture firmly into a small ramekin or parchment-lined mini dish.
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Drizzle melted dark chocolate evenly over the…
Drizzle melted dark chocolate evenly over the top.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Place in the freezer for 5 minutes…
Place in the freezer for 5 minutes to set before serving.
Allow: 5 minutes
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