High Protein 100 Grand Candy Bar Bites
A chew date-cashew caramel layer mixed with crispy puffed rice and coated in dark chocolate. A dairy-free, high-protein Halloween treat made without date paste.
Prep
15 min
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Total
35 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
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A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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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.
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Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
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Store in the freezer for a firmer, chewier candy bar texture.
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Measure 0.5 tbsp date sugar, 0.5 tsp date syrup, and 1 tsp warm water into a small bowl. Stir for 30 seconds until a sticky caramel texture forms.
Look for: a sticky caramel texture forms
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Add 1 tbsp cashew butter and 15g…
Add 1 tbsp cashew butter and 15g vanilla plant protein powder to the caramel mixture. Stir firmly until a smooth dough forms.
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Fold 0.25 cup puffed rice into the dough until evenly distributed.
Look for: evenly distributed
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Shape the mixture into a compact bar…
Shape the mixture into a compact bar or bite shape on a parchment-lined plate.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Place the shaped bite into the freezer…
Place the shaped bite into the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up.
Allow: 15 minutes
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Melt 20g dairy-free dark chocolate in a…
Melt 20g dairy-free dark chocolate in a heat-safe bowl in the microwave in 15-second bursts, stirring between each burst, until smooth.
Look for: smooth
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Remove the bite from the freezer and…
Remove the bite from the freezer and dip it into the melted chocolate, turning to coat all sides evenly.
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Return the chocolate-covered bite to the freezer…
Return the chocolate-covered bite to the freezer for 5 minutes until the shell sets completely.
Look for: the shell sets completely
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Serve immediately or store in an airtight…
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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