I would put this recipe in the category of one of those ‘bet you can’t eat just one’ treats! A lemon and white chocolate version of my protein peppermint patties recipe! Made with cream cheese, protein powder and coconut flour, this version of the classic cookie recipe is keto-friendly, vegan-adaptable and more healthy!
That buttery crust and tangy filling of a traditional lemon bar can be so addicting…But the high amounts of butter, sugar eggs, flour, sugar laden condensed milk used in a traditional recipe for these citrus-infused treats does not play along nicely with a healthy eating plan.
Good thing that my favourite thing to do is take an old fashioned ‘not-so-healthy’ recipe and healthify it – turning it into a healthier alternative. If you are looking for the ultimate lemon patty recipe, then look no further. I promise you these are the best damn lemon patties you will ever taste.
Bold claim I know!
But these patties are truly a minimum fuss dessert. They hit at only 8 ingredients! And the entire process goes like this, mix filling until smooth, form into patties, freeze, coat in melted chocolate. Done!
And for how easy they are, the flavour and richness are wild. So, SO good. I have my cookies in a container in the freezer, and I just set one out to thaw a bit while we are cleaning up after dinner. Perfect sweet relief at the end of a busy day.
When life gives you lemons, you make lemon bars. It’s just what we do.
This lemon peppermint version is made up of a creamy, tangy filling coated in white chocolate for the ultimate lemon-y pepperminty goodness.
They are super easy to make (three cheers for no-bake treats!) and crammed with the perfect balance of tart-sweet flavour. I am quite certain this will be my new go-to item for pot lucks or family gatherings. I hope you like them half as much as my husband does; he may or may not have eaten half a pan of them over the past 24 hours.
I love a good yummy something and it’s become a tradition that I make something for the weekend, almost every weekend. It’s just a nice way to reward yourself I think, and keep the sugar-intake at a minimum.
After all, dessert eating has its limits – if we all could just succumb to our cravings, we would be sick, obese, diabetics and what not. Basically, I’ve learned that sugar cravings are not all that cute – you just can’t have it all… and the more disciplined you become with your sweet tooth cravings – the healthier you are.
But, but wait! What if this said dessert is incredibly um… Good-for-you! Like for reals! No sugar added, healthy grains, healthy ingredients, amazing taste, completely guilt-free!? Do all my rules and all my discipline for craving sugar go out the window? Ha! They kind of do!!! 😉
Because these lemon protein patties are crazy amazing you can feel good about eating one or two of them, even for breakfast and not feel one piece of guilt about it!
Just trust me on this… this is a no-bake, cookie recipe for a dessert so delicious I think you should just make a double batch and call it a day!
Lemon Peppermint Protein Patties
Ingredients
Lemon Peppermint Filling
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup unflavored or light colored protein powder
- 1/3 cup coconut flour
- 1/3 cup powdered monk fruit sweetener or coconut sugar
- 1 lemon, juice and zest
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
Lemon Peppermint Filling
- 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 peppermint patties.Taste test and add more peppermint extract if desired. You may also need more sweetener if you are working with unflavored protein powder.Note: 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.Flatten dough on a piece of parchment paper into desired thickness, (1/4 -1/2-inch thick) and use a ¼ cup measuring cup or a round cookie cutter to cut out the filling into 6 (more or less) rounds. For the best result, or if the filling is too soft, refrigerate the dough before cutting.Refrigerate or freeze the cookie rounds for 30-40 minutes until solid. This helps the dipping into the chocolate step so much easier.
Chocolate Coating
- Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave with 20 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.Remove cookies from the freezer. Drop one at a time into the melted chocolate and use a fork to spin it until it’s evenly coated in chocolate. Return the cookie to the parchment-lined plate. Repeat with the remaining cookies.If you have any left over chocolate simply drizzle it over the cookies with a spoon. Sprinkle on some lemon zest, then place in fridge or freezer for a few minutes for chocolate to set.To Store: 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.
If you are looking for more delicious, healthy, protein-rich, no bake desserts and treats to help you reach your health, wellness and fitness goals, you will love my collection here: Blended Bites
