These super easy Thin Mint cookies taste every bit as good as the originals, and you can make a dozen quicker than you can say Girl Scout cookie! They have a rich chocolate flavor, crisp and crunchy texture, and the perfect amount of peppermint in each bite. Dare I say they are even better than the real deal!

If you are someone who is a thin mint fan but would like some nutritious elements and protein in your desserts, then look no further because I’ve got the perfect solution: fudgy thin mint almond butter protein cups. They are made with less than ten ingredients and don’t require any baking!

For this version, we are skipping all of those extra ingredients like white sugar, palm oil and artificial flavoring and making them with simple ingredients to create a healthier version!

This twist on the classic girl scout cookie combines the familiar flavors of chocolate and mint with the added benefits of protein. I love that they have the same taste, smell, and crunch of traditional thin mints but are made with whole ingredients. They are low sugar, don’t require baking, and freeze perfectly so you always have a treat ready for when that sweet tooth kicks in!

They have to be my personal favorite nut butter cup, ever. They are just so minty and chocolatey and perfect in every way.

Now let’s talk about the taste and texture. These cookies are fudgy, rich, and bursting with chocolatey goodness! The addition of peppermint extract gives them a refreshing minty flavor that perfectly complements the chocolate. They are soft yet chewy, with a satisfyingly dense texture that will leave you reaching for seconds.

To enhance the protein content and create a more substantial treat, I opted to make these cookies larger than the classic thin mint. By shaping them into larger, thicker rounds, each cookie packs a satisfying punch of protein, making it an ideal post-workout snack or a quick breakfast option on busy mornings 🙂

However, for those craving the traditional thin and crispy texture of the classic cookies, fear not! These versatile treats can easily be made smaller and thinner, resembling their girl scout inspiration.

These copycat Girl Scout Thin Mints taste incredibly close to the real thing and take all of 15 minutes to make! Sweet, minty, and light, they are a perfect sweet treat to keep in the freezer for a quick snack or after dinner dessert.

Thin Mint Almond Butter Protein Cups

Making candy at home has never been easier! This recipe for Thin Mints Almond Butter Cups has the perfect chocolate-to-filling ratio. These bite-sized treats are sure to become a dessert favorite and they are so simple to make that kids can get in on the fun, too. Super simple and taste amazing!

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword almond thin protein mints, clean eating candy, clean eating dessert or snack, healthy candy, healthy protein candy, healthy thin mints with protein, thin mint almond butter protein cups

Servings 12

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup almond (or any other nut or seed) butter
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract

Toppings

• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
• Flaky sea salt

Instructions

• First, line a12-hole muffin tin with nonstick liners. Or use a silicon muffin pan. Set aside.

  Place all ingredients except for salt and chocolate chips into a medium-sized bowl. Mix well. If the batter is too thick to mix, add more melted coconut oil.

  The batter should be similar to drippy nut butter.

  Scoop a heaping tablespoon of batter into each muffin liner. Repeat until you have evenly distributed it into 12 liners.

  Sprinkle on some sea salt and mini chocolate chips.

  Place in freezer for at least 1 hour or until firm.

  Once frozen, you can transfer them into an airtight container or plastic bag. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you are ready to eat one (or two), let them thaw briefly on the counter for a few minutes.

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