Fall and Winter Spice Protein Truffles
Bite-sized, freezer-friendly protein truffles made with almond flour, warm spices, and rich dark chocolate. A satisfying, low-effort treat packed with protein for steady energy.
Prep
15 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
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
2 min
Total
42 min
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Equipment
Sheet pan · Whisk · Mixing bowl
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Instructions
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Next: Place a sheet of parchment paper over…
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Place a sheet of parchment paper over…
Place a sheet of parchment paper over a medium baking sheet.
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Whisk together 1/2 cup almond flour
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup almond flour, 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder, and 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice until evenly combined.
Look for: evenly combined
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Add 2 tablespoons maple syrup and 2…
Add 2 tablespoons maple syrup and 2 tablespoons almond milk to the dry ingredients, mixing with a spatula until a thick, pliable dough forms.
Look for: a thick, pliable dough forms
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Roll the dough into 12 small bite-sized…
Roll the dough into 12 small bite-sized balls using your hands and place them on the prepared parchment sheet.
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Transfer the parchment sheet with the dough…
Transfer the parchment sheet with the dough balls into the freezer to chill for 15 minutes.
Allow: 15 minutes
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Place 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips in…
While the dough cools, place 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips in a heat-safe glass bowl and microwave on 50% power in 30-second intervals until completely melted and smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes total.
Look for: completely melted and smooth
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Remove the dough balls from the freezer…
Remove the dough balls from the freezer and roll each ball into the melted dark chocolate using a fork until completely coated, then return to the parchment paper.
Look for: completely coated, then return to the parchment paper
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Return the coated truffles to the freezer…
Return the coated truffles to the freezer for 10 minutes until the chocolate shell sets completely firm.
Look for: the chocolate shell sets completely firm
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Transfer truffles into an airtight freezer container
Transfer truffles into an airtight freezer container; store in the freezer for up to 1 month and serve chilled.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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