High Protein Chocolate Crisp Treats
A delicious 6-serving batch of gooey chocolate protein crisp treats made with simple ingredients measured in grams. They offer a balanced, protein-packed sweet snack that is easy to prepare ahead.
Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
45 min
Makes
6 servings
Created together. Shared with you.
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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthComfortably 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
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
Setup
Get set up
Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
45 min
How many are you cooking for?
The ingredient amounts update automatically.
Equipment
Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
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: Line an 8x8-inch (20x20cm) baking pan with…
- 01
Line an 8x8-inch (20x20cm) baking pan with…
Line an 8x8-inch (20x20cm) baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
Tap card to mark done - 02
Combine mini marshmallows and butter
In a large heat-safe bowl, combine mini marshmallows and butter. Microwave on high in 30-second intervals for about 1 minute until melted and smooth when stirred.
Look for: melted and smooth when stirred
Tap card to mark done - 03
Stir chocolate protein powder into the melted…
Stir chocolate protein powder into the melted marshmallow mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
Look for: fully incorporated and smooth
Tap card to mark done - 04
Gently fold in the puffed rice cereal…
Gently fold in the puffed rice cereal until evenly coated with the chocolate mixture.
Look for: evenly coated with the chocolate mixture
Tap card to mark done - 05
Press the mixture firmly and evenly into…
Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking pan using a spatula or parchment paper.
Tap card to mark done - 06
Drizzle melted chocolate evenly over the top…
Drizzle melted chocolate evenly over the top of the pressed mixture.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
Tap card to mark done - 07
Allow the treats to cool and set…
Allow the treats to cool and set at room temperature for 30 minutes (or refrigerate for 15 minutes) until firm.
Look for: firm
Tap card to mark done - 08
Slice into 6 equal square treats and…
Slice into 6 equal square treats and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container 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.
Free to download