Stick with natural peanut butter with no additives and especially no sugar. If you are really keen, most health food stores now have an area set aside where you can make your own peanut butter.
The addition of cocoa powder really makes a big difference in this recipe. The darker the better. I use a strong, rich, dark cocoa powder. Try it, you won't regret it!
So let's get started.
In blender (that can crush ice) blend together all the following until smooth and frothy
WHAT YOU NEED / MAKE IT
- 1 scoop chocolate whey protein powder
- 2 teaspoons dark chocolate unsweetened cocoa powder ( I use Cocoa Barry - Extra Brute)
- 2 tablespoons whipping cream
- 1 heaping tablespoon cream cheese
- 1 heaping tablespoon sugar-free, natural peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla bean extract or vanilla bean paste
- 2 packets sweetener (I use Splenda)
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup ice
This shake looks great! And I like the low-sugar aspect of this for sure!
ReplyDeleteyou can use Xylitol too in place of Splenda if you like.
ReplyDeleteI have to try this, I love all the ingredients, I guess I can also use stevia? And unsweetened coconut milk? Visiting from Foodie Friday. You will wonder how I know about these things when you see my recipe for FF. :) xo,
ReplyDelete@Barbara - yes, Stevia works fine. and I think coconut milk was also be great in place of the whipping cream
ReplyDeleteLuscious!
ReplyDeleteYvonne
This is awesome! Its going to be my new go to dessert! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI'm addicted ...
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