I'm constantly trying to come up with recipes that are sweet but get me a little more protein. =) I came up with this recipe and they were so good - if I do say so myself... =) They tasted a lot like chocolate but had a tiny bit of a powdery-feel to them (probably from the whey protein and/or the coconut manna) but they were super good!! However, they are richer in your tummy than they actually taste, so a little seems to go quite a long way. =)
Coconut Protein Chocolates
3 Tbsp. Nutiva Coconut Manna (or Artisana Coconut Butter)
1 scoop Jay Robb Chocolate Whey Protein Powder
1 Tbsp. Nutiva Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
2 tsp. Now Cocoa Powder (unsweetened)
1 tsp. Splenda for baking
2 Tbsp. Let's Do... Organic Shredded Coconut, Finely Shredded (dehydrated and unsweetened)
2 Tbsp. Bob's Red Mills - TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein)
2 Tbsp. Let's Do... Organic Shredded Coconut, Finely Shredded
Combine the Coconut Manna (or Coconut Butter) with the Extra Virgin Coconut Oil in a microwave safe bowl.
Melt them in the microwave for 15-20 seconds. Remove from microwave and stir thoroughly.
Add cocoa powder, Chocolate Whey Protein Powder and Splenda. Stir thoroughly.
Add 2 Tbsp. Bob's TVP and 2 Tbsp. Shredded Coconut. Stir until mixed completely.
Lay a sheet of wax paper in a small flat-bottomed container (I used a Tupperware container that measured about 5"x10").
Spread mixed ingredients, evenly, along the bottom of the wax papered container.
Smooth out the top of the 'chocolate' and sprinkle the additional 2 Tbsp. of Shredded Coconut on the top. You may want to run a spoon over the coconut to get it to 'embed' somewhat into the 'chocolate'.
Optionally cut the 'chocolate' while it's still soft in order to make separation of it a lot easier. I cut mine into 16 pieces because I wanted them somewhat small.
Refrigerate 'chocolate' overnight (or at least for a few hours or until hard).
After it has been refrigerated, break apart along the lines you hopefully cut. Otherwise, just eat the whole darn thing. =)
Please note: Depending on the temperature of your home and where you live, you may want to keep this in the refrigerator, as it's likely to melt easily.
If you try this recipe, let me know what you think of it!!
Nutritional info based on 16 pieces (per piece):
47 calories
1 carb gram
3 fat grams
2.37 protein grams
1 fiber gram
11 mg sodium
I saw this on MyFitnessPal and I'd like to try it at some point in the future. =) (I just copied and pasted what the poster on MFP had typed up - including the picture. So, none of the thoughts expressed are mine.)
Ingredients: Small can of drained butter Beans (120g drained) 40g unflavoured or vanilla protein powder, I used plain (I had ran out but I would of used about 60g) 25g desiccated coconut 25g clear honey 15g virgin coconut oil 15g Dark chocolate ( I used 85%) Blend everything in food processor except the oil and the chocolate. My mix was a little too runny as I ran out of powder, making them again I would use about 50-60grams instead of 40. Spread the mix into a flat container (Tupperware kind of thing, about 6"x 3"). If the mix were thicker then you could form bar shapes Freeze then cut into bars. I cut mine into 4 pieces Once frozen melt the oil and chocolate together and drizzle over the bars. Refreeze then eat! (As you can see I ate one already)
Dough Balls
1 scoop Jay Robb Chocolate Whey Protein Powder
3 Tbsp. Maranatha Peanut Butter, Crunchy with a hint of sea salt
Powder Mixture
1/2 scoop Meridian Health Labs Chocolate Protein Powder (approx. 1 Tbsp.)
1/2 tsp. Now Foods Organic Cocoa Powder (unsweetened)
1/2 tsp. Splenda for Baking (or 1 packet of Splenda)
Unsweetened Coconut flakes / shredded (optional)
To make the dough balls, mix the Jay Robb Chocolate Whey Protein Powder with the 3 Tbsp. of Peanut Butter thoroughly. Roll into approx. 1 inch balls. You should end up with 10-12 balls.
Mix the Meridian Protein Powder, the cocoa powder and the splenda separately. Mix thoroughly.
Roll the dough balls in the powdered mixture.
Place each powdered dough ball on wax paper.
Refrigerate for about 1 hour.
Eat. =)
