Craving something festive but don’t want the sugar crash or the stall on the scale? This 5-minute, freezer-friendly bark is only ~90–100 calories and 6–8 g of protein per piece - and it’s genuinely delicious.
Peppermint Protein Chocolate Bark
Makes 8–10 pieces
Ingredients
½ cup dark chocolate chips (or sugar-free chocolate chips)
1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder (whey isolate or plant-based both work)
2 tbsp plain non-fat Greek yogurt
1 tbsp unsweetened almond milk (or water)
¼ tsp peppermint extract
1 sugar-free candy cane, crushed (or 1 regular mini candy cane – only adds ~2 calories per piece when divided)
Pinch of sea salt (optional, but chef’s kiss)
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Instructions
Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave (30-second bursts, stir until smooth).
In a small bowl, mix protein powder, Greek yogurt, almond milk, and peppermint extract until you get a thick, frosting-like consistency.
Line a small tray or plate with parchment paper.
Spread the protein mixture into a thin, even rectangle (about ¼-inch thick).
Drizzle or swirl the melted chocolate over the top.
Sprinkle crushed candy cane and a little sea salt.
Freeze 1–2 hours until solid. Break into pieces.
Keep stored in the freezer - grab one when the holiday cravings hit.
Per piece (when cut into 10):
≈ 90–100 calories | 6–8 g protein | 3–5 g fat | 5–7 g carbs (even lower carbs if you use sugar-free chocolate + candy cane)
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Why this is a holiday win?
High protein + Greek yogurt slows digestion and helps maintain fullness - perfect when appetite can feel unpredictable.
Very low sugar load so it won’t spike blood glucose or trigger the “I need more sweets” rollercoaster
Portion-controlled and pre-portioned (no accidentally eating the whole tray)
Cold + minty = naturally satisfies sweet cravings for a lot of people
Tastes like a treat, satisfies the chocolate craving, but keeps you on track
Stash a batch in the freezer and you’ve got a guilt-free holiday sweet ready in seconds
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