Protein Cool Whip Candy Recipe
This high protein Cool Whip candy recipe is the perfect frozen treat – creamy, chocolatey, and satisfyingly sweet without the guilt!
Meet your new favorite healthy-ish indulgence, high-protein Cool Whip bites! These little frozen treats are ridiculously easy to make and taste like something straight out of a dessert shop.
Creamy, fluffy Cool Whip mixed with protein powder gets coated in a layer of rich chocolate and topped with sprinkles for a festive touch. They’re sweet, satisfying, and just the right size for a quick snack when that late-night sweet tooth strikes (looking at you, post-teen-bedtime treat time).
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My boys love these because they taste like ice cream bites, but I secretly love them even more because they’ve got added protein so I don’t feel too bad when they inhale a handful. They’re perfect for keeping in the freezer during the holidays or any time of year when you want something quick, cold, and delicious.
Or toss them in a cup of hot cocoa for a creamy, chocolate-y indulgence. Just try not to eat the whole batch at once—you’ve been warned!
We love to serve them at our Elf Party and they make a great addition to our Holiday Cookie Exchange.
This easy holiday treat can be personalized with a wide variety of festive ingredients! Try using your favorite protein powder of choice – they come in a ton of different flavours now.
How to Make Protein Cool Whip Candy
Ingredients
- Container of Cool Whip
- Chocolate protein powder
- Chocolate melting wafers
- Festive sprinkles
Instructions
1. Mix the protein powder into the container of Cool Whip.
2. Spread the protein, cool whip mixture into square silicone molds and freeze for 24 hours. The 24 hours is needed otherwise they turn into a melty mess! You could also just drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet and freeze – thus avoiding the need for molds.
3. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate wafers in the microwave at 15 second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is completely smooth.
4. De-mold the cool whip and dip each bite into the chocolate, letting any excess chocolate dip off, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
5. Top with festive sprinkles before the chocolate starts to cool.
6. Place the chocolate bites back into the freezer until you’re ready to use them.
Tips for Making These Christmas Treats
- Use candy melts for best results. The wafer chocolate melts the best. Add one teaspoon of coconut oil to other chocolate to help it melt and pour better.
- Instead of a microwave, use a double boiler or a glass bowl over simmering water to melt chocolate evenly without burning it.
- Use a fork to lift the pretzels out of the chocolate for a clean coat and to avoid sticky fingers.
- Lay the chocolate covered treat on a parchment-lined baking sheet for easy moving and transporting before the chocolate has hardened.
- The 24 hours is needed otherwise they turn into a melty mess!
- You could also just drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet and freeze – thus avoiding the need for molds.
- Store these yummy treats in a large freezer bag or airtight container in the freezer for months.
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Some of My Kitchen Essentials
- I love using this non-stick bakeware for all of my baking.
- These silicone mitts are perfect for grasping hot pans and baking dishes.
- This Henckel Knife is my favorite for slicing and dicing in the kitchen.
- These parchment paper bags are perfect for packaging and these large Rubbermaid food storage containers are great for storing baking in the freezer.
These delicious treats would make a lovely hostess gift at your next holiday party. Simply package them up in cellophane bags and tie with baker’s twine or ribbon!
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Protein Cool Whip Candy
Ingredients
- 1 Litre container of Cool Whip
- 1 scoop about 1/3 cup chocolate protein powder
- 4 oz chocolate melting wafers
- 1 Tbsp festive sprinkles
Instructions
- Mix the protein powder into the container of Cool Whip.
- Spread the protein, cool whip mixture into square silicone molds and freeze for 24 hours.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate wafers in the microwave at 15 second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is completely smooth.
- De-mold the cool whip and dip each bite into the chocolate, letting any excess chocolate dip off, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Top with festive sprinkles before the chocolate starts to cool.
- Place the chocolate bites back into the freezer until you’re ready to use them.
Notes
- Use candy melts for best results. The wafer chocolate melts the best. Add one teaspoon of coconut oil to other chocolate to help it melt and pour better.
- Instead of a microwave, use a double boiler or a glass bowl over simmering water to melt chocolate evenly without burning it.
- Use a fork to lift the pretzels out of the chocolate for a clean coat and to avoid sticky fingers.
- Lay the chocolate covered treat on a parchment-lined baking sheet for easy moving and transporting before the chocolate has hardened.
- The 24 hours is needed otherwise they turn into a melty mess!
- You could also just drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet and freeze – thus avoiding the need for molds.
- Store these yummy treats in a large freezer bag or airtight container in the freezer for months.
