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Published: Mar 19, 2022 · Modified: Dec 3, 2022

Homemade Protein Mint Thins (Easy, No-Bake Recipe)

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Gluten Free
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Here's an easy, no-bake mint thins recipe that's made with chocolate protein powder. Not to be confused with the girl scout thin mints, these mint thins have a hard chocolate shell on the outside, and a creamy soft chocolate (protein powder) filling on the inside. It's almost like biting into a creamy chocolate cheesecake!

Check out how you can adapt this recipe to be vegan and keto-friendly!

Homemade Protein Mint Thins (Easy, No-Bake Recipe) - mint thins
*pic* Anyone else confused about the difference between thin mints and mint thins?

Here's why I love this recipe

  • no-bake
  • easy to prepare
  • high-protein
  • low calories
Homemade Protein Mint Thins (Easy, No-Bake Recipe) - mint thins

Ingredients used to make Protein Mint Thins

**I've linked some of these ingredients to amazon.com to give you an idea of what they are, but you should also be able to find them in your local grocery store (usually, the natural & organic food section). They are also affiliate links, which means that I earn a commission as an Amazon Associate if you decide to purchase the items. The price will be the same for you, link or no link 🙂

  • Protein Powder – You can use any protein powder for this, but for this recipe I used a plant-based chocolate protein powder, like this one below. You can also use vanilla protein powder, too. Just add an extra teaspoon of cocoa powder.
Homemade Protein Mint Thins (Easy, No-Bake Recipe) - mint thins
Chocolate Protein Powder
  • 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).
  • Cocoa powder - just the regular kind
  • Peppermint Extract - to flavor the protein mint thins.

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 is the non-alcoholic brand, here: Non-alcoholic peppermint extract

  • Powdered monk fruit sweetener - to make this low-sugar and keto, use a sugarfree sweetener like this one. Regular powdered sugar also works.
  • Chocolate Chips - you can use any chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate) in this recipe. I like this lower sugar, stevia-sweetened brand. If you want, you can also use unsweetened chocolate.
lily's stevia chocolate chips amazon affiliate image
Stevia Chocolate Chips
amazon affiliate link - lily's keto chocolate
Keto Chocolate Bar

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Homemade Protein Mint Thins (Easy, No-Bake Recipe) - mint thins

How to Make

Healthy Protein Mint Thins

STEP 1

Homemade Protein Mint Thins (Easy, No-Bake Recipe) - mint thins

Mix together all the filling ingredients - I find that it’s best to use my hands to mix the dough because it takes some kneading and pressing to get the dough to come together.

The mixture should be slightly creamy since this will be the filling inside our mint thins

STEP 2

Homemade Protein Mint Thins (Easy, No-Bake Recipe) - mint thins

Flatten into desired thickness, and use a ¼ c measuring cup or a round cookie cutter to cut out the filling into rounds. For the best result, or if the filling is too soft, refrigerate the dough before cutting.

Refrigerate or freeze the filling rounds for 30-40 minutes until solid. This helps the dipping into the chocolate step so much easier.

STEP 3

Homemade Protein Mint Thins (Easy, No-Bake Recipe) - mint thins

Coat in melted chocolate

STEP 4

Homemade Protein Mint Thins (Easy, No-Bake Recipe) - mint thins

Enjoy!

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 hazelnut or orange extract. Some non-alcoholic extracts below:
    • Non-alcoholic vanilla extract
    • Non-alcoholic orange extract
Homemade Protein Mint Thins (Easy, No-Bake Recipe) - mint thins

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 🙂

Homemade Protein Mint Thins (Easy, No-Bake Recipe) - mint thins
**pic** My favorite way to use leftover melted chocolate! Just mix in nuts + ground flaxseeds

How to Store Protein Mint Thins

  • Because of the cream cheese, it's best to store these protein mint thins 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.

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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.
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Easy No Bake Protein Mint Thins

Homemade Protein Mint Thins (Easy, No-Bake Recipe) - mint thinsAll Purpose Veggies
makes 6 cookies
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 114 kcal

Ingredients
  

Filling

  • ½ cup chocolate protein powder
  • 2 Tbsp coconut flour
  • ¼ cup powdered monkfruit sweetener or regular powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • ⅓ cup cream cheese dairy or dairy free
  • ½ tsp non-alcoholic peppermint extract

Coating

  • ⅓ cup melted chocolate

Instructions
 

  • Mix together all the filling ingredients - I find that it’s best to use my hands to mix the dough because it takes some kneading and pressing to get the dough to come together. The mixture should be slightly creamy since this will be the filling inside our mint thins
  • Taste the dough and add more peppermint extract if desired. You may also need more sugar if you're working with unflavored protein powder.
  • Flatten into desired thickness, and use a ¼ c measuring cup or a round cookie cutter to cut out the filling into rounds. For the best result, or if the filling is too soft, refrigerate the dough before cutting.
  • Refrigerate or freeze the filling rounds for 30-40 minutes until solid. This helps the dipping into the chocolate step so much easier.
  • Coat in melted chocolate, and let it set.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 114mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 74IUVitamin D: 1µgCalcium: 82mgIron: 1mgZinc: 1mg***Net Carbs: 8g
Keyword chocolate, cookies, high protein, protein powder
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