Fudgy Thin Mint No Bake Chocolate Protein Cookies Recipe
These Fudgy Thin Mint No Bake Chocolate Protein Cookies are a delicious, gluten-free treat packed with chocolate protein powder, peppermint extract, and a rich almond butter base. Perfect for a guilt-free snack, they require no baking and combine a fudgy texture with a refreshing minty flavor coated in smooth dark chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3/4 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1/3 cup gluten-free oat flour (can add more if dough is too wet)
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup almond flour
Wet Ingredients
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup runny almond butter
- 1/3 cup dairy free milk (add more if needed)
Chocolate Coating
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 7 ounces dark chocolate (melted with a little coconut oil)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly mix the chocolate protein powder, peppermint extract, gluten-free oat flour, cocoa powder, and almond flour until evenly blended.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate the maple syrup, runny almond butter, and dairy-free milk into the dry mixture. Stir until a thick, dough-like consistency forms, adjusting milk quantity as needed.
- Shape and Freeze Cookies: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use your hands to form the dough into cookie shapes and place them on the lined sheet. Freeze the cookies for 1 hour to firm up.
- Melt Chocolate Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the mixture is smooth.
- Dip Cookies in Chocolate: Fully coat each frozen cookie by dipping it into the melted chocolate mixture, then place them back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze to Set: Transfer the coated cookies to the freezer and allow them to chill for about 30 minutes or until the chocolate has hardened completely.
- Serve: Once the chocolate coating is firm, remove the cookies from the freezer and enjoy this fudgy, minty no bake treat!
Notes
- If the dough is too wet, add additional oat flour a tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency.
- Ensure the almond butter is runny for easier mixing; warm slightly if needed.
- Chocolate chips and dark chocolate can be substituted based on preference, but dark chocolate enhances the mint flavor best.
- Store leftovers in the freezer to maintain freshness and texture.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free.
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