High Protein White Chocolate Peppermint Truffles
If you’re looking for a holiday treat that’s festive, easy to make, and secretly packed with protein, these White Chocolate Peppermint Protein Truffles are about to become your new favorite! With a rich, fudgy center that tastes just like a brownie bite and a delicate white chocolate shell topped with crushed peppermint, they deliver holiday indulgence with a healthy twist.
Equipment
- parchment paper or non stick mat
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cashew butter
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp almond milk
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or sweetener of choice
- 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1/8 cup chocolate chips I like to add a little more for extra crunch
Let's Make It
- Make the truffle dough:In a mixing bowl, combine cashew butter, almond milk, maple syrup, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.Add cocoa powder and protein powder- mix until well incorporated. Fold in the chocolate chips.If the mixture feels too soft, refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Shape the truffles:Scoop out small portions of the mixture (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll into balls. Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray.
- Prepare the chocolate coating:In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips and coconut oil in 15-20 second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Coat the truffles:Using a fork, dip each truffle into the melted white chocolate, letting the excess drip off. Place the coated truffles back on the parchment-lined tray.
- Add the peppermint crunch:Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies over the coated truffles before the chocolate hardens.
- Chill and serve:Refrigerate the truffles for 10-15 minutes, or until the chocolate shell sets. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.