For those of us who have a sweet tooth, we know it can put even the most disciplined eater into a panic.
For those of you who do not
have a sweet tooth (I can't say us, because I'm not included in this group.),
well, I think you're full of it.
This fabulous find by my
girl Al will please both groups with how delicious and guilt-free this treat
is! She forwarded me this message from the Humbled Homemaker,
a fantastic site for recipes and healthy and all-around natural living (love
that). Just like me, Al loves to eat like a fat kid while looking and feeling
like a total "smokeshow." She knew a recipe like this would excite
me.
As many people are, I am
skeptical when I see recipes for healthy alternatives to tasty yet
unhealthy treats, especially my sweets. This one, though, passes the test- even
with my sweet tooth as a tough critic.
Oh, and it's SUPER easy to throw
together.
Here is my ever so slightly modified version of Protein Peanut
Butter Cups. Click here
for the original.
1. 4
tablespoons of melted extra virgin coconut oil
2. 1/2 cup
of melted all-natural peanut butter.
3. 1/4 cup
of cocoa powder
4. 1 1/2
tsp. of vanilla extract
5. 1 scoop
of vanilla/chocolate protein powder (Chocolate makes these have a super sweet
and dark chocolate taste. If you dig it, go for it. I personally like the
vanilla.)
Mix everything, and pour mixture into cupcake tins, with or
without liners (the liners obviously make it easier to remove from pan and eat).
Place in the freezer for 15-25 minutes, and they're ready!
NOTE: Try not to keep these guys out of the freezer/fridge for too
long, because they do melt! Also, eat somewhere that licking your fingers is
appropriate, and have a napkin handy!
These are gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free and packed with
protein! I see zero negatives here. Enjoy yourself, or share a cup or two with
a pal- if you’re really, really nice!
Got to love a “Too Fit” sweet tooth!
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