Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Fudge Cup
A rich Halloween candy alternative made with peanut butter protein fudge and a crisp dark chocolate top layer. Dairy-free, soy-free, and prepared in under 10 minutes.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
Created together. Shared with you.
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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier 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
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
Setup
Get set up
Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
15 min
How many are you cooking for?
The ingredient amounts update automatically.
Equipment
Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Batch prep 4 servings at once in a 4-cup muffin pan and store in the freezer for a quick ready-to-eat treat.
Do these three things first
- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
Cook along
Instructions
0 of 8 steps complete
Next: Place a paper liner into one cup…
- 01
Place a paper liner into one cup…
Place a paper liner into one cup of a standard muffin tin or small silicone mold.
Tap card to mark done - 02
Whisk together the powdered peanut butter
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered peanut butter, vanilla pea protein powder, creamy peanut butter, maple syrup, and water until a thick, smooth dough forms.
Look for: a thick, smooth dough forms
Tap card to mark done - 03
Press the peanut butter protein mixture firmly…
Press the peanut butter protein mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared liner in an even layer.
Tap card to mark done - 04
Place the dairy-free dark chocolate chips into…
Place the dairy-free dark chocolate chips into a heat-safe glass bowl and microwave on high in 15-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely melted and smooth (about 30 to 45 seconds total).
Look for: completely melted and smooth (about 30 to 45 seconds total)
Tap card to mark done - 05
Pour the melted dark chocolate directly over…
Pour the melted dark chocolate directly over the peanut butter layer and tilt the mold gently so the chocolate covers the top completely.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
Tap card to mark done - 06
Sprinkle a tiny pinch of coarse sea…
Sprinkle a tiny pinch of coarse sea salt over the wet chocolate top if desired.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
Tap card to mark done - 07
Place the mold in the freezer for…
Place the mold in the freezer for 10 minutes until the chocolate shell sets firm.
Look for: the chocolate shell sets firm
Tap card to mark done - 08
Peel off the paper liner and serve…
Peel off the paper liner and serve immediately, or store sealed in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
Tap card to mark done
Made this recipe?
Leave a quick rating or a cooking tip for the next woman.
Your symptoms change. Your plan should too.
One good meal is a start. Your whole week is better.
Tell Lila what you like, what you avoid and which symptoms are loud today. She’ll turn that context into meals, targets and small adjustments that fit real life.