Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Halloween Protein Bites
Easy, no-bake peanut butter and dark chocolate bites boosted with plant protein and rolled oats. Perfect for batch prepping and enjoying as a dairy-free, soy-free Halloween treat.
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
25 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
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Store these bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days, or freeze them for up to 1 month.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Combine the peanut butter
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Combine the peanut butter
Combine the peanut butter, maple syrup, rolled oats, and protein powder in a medium mixing bowl.
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Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula…
Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until a firm, uniform dough forms. If the dough feels too dry, add water 1 teaspoon at a time until cohesive.
Look for: a firm, uniform dough forms
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Fold in the dairy-free dark chocolate chips…
Fold in the dairy-free dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Look for: evenly distributed
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Roll the dough between your palms to…
Roll the dough between your palms to form 2 equal-sized balls per serving.
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Place the bites on a lined tray…
Place the bites on a lined tray or plate and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to firm up before serving or storing.
Allow: 15 minutes
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