Freeze Ahead Chocolate Peppermint Protein Fudge Balls
Rich cocoa and mint blended with oats and plant protein for a freeze-friendly fudge snack. Made completely dairy-free and soy-free with neutral seed butter.
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
30 min
Makes
1 serving
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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
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
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Total
30 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Next: Add the rolled oats
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Add the rolled oats
Add the rolled oats, chocolate plant protein powder, and unsweetened cocoa powder to a small mixing bowl or food processor bowl.
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Add the sunflower seed butter
Add the sunflower seed butter, maple syrup, peppermint extract, and 1 tablespoon of warm water.
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Stir firmly with a spatula or pulse…
Stir firmly with a spatula or pulse in the food processor until a dense, fudge-like dough forms. If the mixture feels dry, add an additional 0.5 teaspoon of warm water until it holds together easily.
Look for: a dense, fudge-like dough forms
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Roll the dough tightly between your palms…
Roll the dough tightly between your palms into bite-sized fudge balls.
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Place the balls on a parchment-lined plate…
Place the balls on a parchment-lined plate and freeze for at least 20 minutes to set before eating or transfer directly to an airtight container to store frozen for up to 3 months.
Allow: 20 minutes
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