This time of year, your calendar is crammed with family gatherings and holiday potlucks. All the celebrating, staying up late and, of course, indulging in those irresistible, festive treats can take a toll on your healthy diet. Instead of completely losing track of your health and fitness goals, bring these guilt- and fuss-free bites of bliss to your next shindig. Simple, delicious and nutritious, they’re packed with protein, coated in dark chocolate and come together in only a few minutes.
Chocolate Mint Protein Truffles
Makes 8
Ingredients
2 squares Lily’s Dark Chocolate Bar
1 Quest Mint Chocolate Chunk Protein Bar
Green sugar or sprinkles, optional
Directions
- Line a small baking pan with wax or parchment paper.
- Divide Quest bar into 8 equal squares. On a microwave-safe dish, microwave each square for 5-7 seconds, until soft.
- Roll each square into a ball.
- In a small bowl, melt chocolate. Coat each protein bar ball with chocolate.
- Transfer truffles to prepared pan and coat with sprinkles or sugar, if desired. Let sit until hardened.