Healthy Lemon Peppermint Patties Recipe with a Protein Cream Cheese Filling

Here's a lemon & white chocolate version of my protein peppermint patties recipe! Made with protein powder, coconut flour and cream cheese, this version of the classic candy recipe is keto-friendly, vegan-adaptable and more healthy! Learn how to make these creamy lemon cookies below:

Here's why I love this recipe

• no-bake
• easy to prepare
• only 6 ingredients
• high-protein
• low calories

Ingredients used to make Lemon Peppermint Patties

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• Protein Powder – Usually, I love using this vanilla plant-based protein powder, but since this particular protein powder was a light brownish/ beige color, I ended up using an unflavored whey/casein protein powder instead. This is why I was able to keep the filling a light-cream color. But any protein powder should work for this recipe.

• Coconut Flour - you can use any brand of coconut flour for this recipe.  Here is a brand of coconut flour I like to use.
• Cream Cheese – you can use either dairy or vegan cream cheese (such as cream cheese made from almond milk).
• Peppermint Extract - to flavor the lemon peppermint patties. You can also use lemon extract instead.

Just keep in mind that some extracts contain alcohol, and since this is a no-bake recipe, the alcohol won't have a chance to fully evaporate. If serving this to kids, or if you're sensitive to alcohol, be sure to use non-alcoholic extracts or flavorings. Here are some non-alcoholic brands, here: Non-alcoholic peppermint extract, non-alcoholic vanilla extract

• Lemon Zest - for extra texture, and to sprinkle on top of the patties.
• Powdered monk fruit sweetener - like this one (for keto). Regular powdered sugar also works.

• White chocolate chips - you can use any white chocolate chips (or chopped white chocolate), but to make these low-carb, use a lower sugar, stevia sweetened brand instead. For a dairy-free, vegan alternative, try this brand.

More Protein Powder Recipes (HERE)

How to Make

Recipe Variations and Optional Add Ins:

• Feel free to experiment with natural flavoring / extracts. Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract (I didn't feel like it was essential so I left it out in this recipe), or other flavorings or extracts, such as lime or orange extract. Some non-alcoholic extracts below:
  • Non-alcoholic vanilla extract
  • Non-alcoholic orange extract

How to Make this Healthier

• Make this healthier by adding a tablespoon of ground flaxseed, hemp seeds, or chia seeds. This ups the fiber content and helps keep you fuller longer.

What Can You Do with Leftover Melted Chocolate?

It's always a good idea to melt a little more chocolate than you need so that you can ensure proper coating, but what do you do with the leftover melted chocolate? Melted chocolate hardens in cold water, so it makes it a pain to clean if there's a lot left over. Here's what I do when that happens. Stir in chopped nuts or seeds to make nut/seed clusters! All you have to do afterward is drop spoonfuls of this chocolate-nut-seed mixture and let it harden. It's one of my favorite snacks to eat when I'm craving something unhealthy but feeling deserving of something indulgent 🙂

How to Store Lemon Peppermint Patties

• Because of the cream cheese, it's best to store these peppermint patties in the fridge. Store them in an airtight container, and you can keep them fresh for up to 3-5 days.
• For longer storage, you can also freeze these treats. Store them in an airtight container and defrost overnight in the fridge when ready to eat. They should be good for 2-3 months.

MORE RECIPES LIKE THIS, here

Final Tips

• Coconut flour and protein powders are all very different depending on brands, so if you find that the dough is too soft, add more coconut flour; if the dough is too thick, add a teaspoon or more of water, honey or liquid sweetener of choice.