Mint Chocolate Protein Truffles
No-bake, high-protein truffles with a mint chocolate flavour. Made with Formula 1 Smooth Chocolate and PDM, rolled in cocoa powder. Ready in 15 minutes, then 30 minutes in the fridge. Makes 10–12 truffles.
Written by Rachel Orriss | Last updated July 2026
Ingredients
- 2 scoops Formula 1 Smooth Chocolate
- 1 scoop Protein Drink Mix (PDM)
- 3 tbsp rolled oats
- 2 tbsp smooth almond butter or peanut butter
- 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- 2–3 tbsp milk (to bind)
- Cocoa powder for rolling
Optional extras
- Dark chocolate chips mixed into the dough
- Desiccated coconut for rolling instead of cocoa
- A pinch of sea salt on top
- Crushed Protein Bar pieces mixed in
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days
Method
- Add Formula 1 Smooth Chocolate, PDM and rolled oats to a bowl. Mix the dry ingredients together.
- Add the almond butter, honey and peppermint extract. Mix until it starts to come together — it will look crumbly at first.
- Add milk one tablespoon at a time, mixing between each addition, until the mixture holds together when pressed. It should feel like firm cookie dough — not sticky, not dry.
- Roll into balls roughly the size of a large marble (about 20g each). You should get 10–12 from this batch.
- Roll each ball in cocoa powder until coated.
- Place on a plate or tray lined with baking paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before eating.
Tip: if the mixture is too dry, add milk half a tablespoon at a time. If it is too wet, add a little more Formula 1 or oats. The mixture should hold its shape when rolled but not stick to your hands.
Why these work as a high-protein snack
Each truffle contains approximately 8g of protein from the Formula 1 and PDM combination. Two truffles as a mid-afternoon snack gives you around 16g of protein with roughly 150–180 calories — significantly better than most shop-bought protein balls.
The peppermint extract is the key ingredient. Start with half a teaspoon and taste the mixture before rolling — peppermint is strong and a little goes a long way. Add more if you want a stronger mint flavour.
See our PDM guide for more ways to use Protein Drink Mix in recipes.
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Variations
No peppermint? Leave it out entirely for a straightforward chocolate protein ball. Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract instead for a different flavour direction.
Nut-free version? Replace the almond butter with sunflower seed butter or tahini. The flavour is slightly different but the texture works the same way.
Vegan version? Use maple syrup instead of honey and oat milk to bind. PDM is not vegan, so use an extra scoop of Formula 1 instead.
Want a crunch? Mix a tablespoon of dark chocolate chips into the dough before rolling. The chips stay firm after chilling and add texture.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use a different Formula 1 flavour?
Yes — Vanilla Cream works well if you want a lighter mint flavour. Smooth Chocolate gives the strongest chocolate-mint combination. Avoid fruity flavours as they clash with peppermint.
Do I need PDM or can I just use Formula 1?
You can use just Formula 1 — replace the PDM scoop with an extra scoop of Formula 1. The protein content per truffle will be slightly lower but the recipe still works.
How long do they keep?
Up to 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge. They can also be frozen for up to a month — defrost in the fridge overnight before eating.
How much peppermint extract should I use?
Start with half a teaspoon and taste the mixture before rolling. Peppermint extract is strong — a little goes a long way. Add more gradually if you want a stronger mint flavour.
Where can I buy the products?
From our shop — see the product cards above. Check the live product pages for current availability and pricing.
