Protein chocolate - white, dark and milk chocolate with nuts

We like to fulfill the wishes of our readers and protein chocolate is one of them. Try our unique recipes for healthy chocolate enriched with whey protein. White, dark or milk with nuts? You can do them all, without sugar, solidified fat and other substitutes.

White protein chocolate

A delicious, smooth taste with a hint of vanilla.

• 60 g cocoa butter - most often sold in the form of cookies(where to buy: eshops, chocolate shops, health food stores, confectionery)
• 24 g vanilla whey protein
• a pinch of stevia or other sweetener to sweeten

Melt the cocoa butter in a water bath, then gradually stir in the vanilla protein by teaspoonfuls and finally sweeten with sweetener. Pour the prepared chocolate into a silicone mould and put it in the freezer to set for about 20 minutes. After the time has elapsed, carefully tip the chocolate out and it can be eaten.

Nutritional values per 1 serving (approx. 1 line of chocolate)

• 76 kcal
• Protein 3,5 g
• Carbohydrates 0 g
• Fat 7,5 g

Dark protein chocolate

Strong cocoa flavour.

• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• 1/4 cup chocolate whey protein
• 1/4 cup dark cocoa powder
• (stevia)

Pour the coconut oil into a bowl (if you store it in the fridge, let it thaw at room temperature first), add the chocolate protein and cocoa powder and stir until all the ingredients are perfectly combined. If the mixture is too stiff, a little more coconut oil can be added. Pour the prepared chocolate into a silicone mould and place in the freezer for about 20 minutes to set. After the time has elapsed, carefully tip the chocolate out and it can be eaten.

Nutritional values per 1 serving (approx. 1 line of chocolate)

• 61 kcal
• Protein 3,5 g
• Carbohydrates 1 g
• Fat 6 g

Milk protein chocolate with nuts

Combination of light creamy taste and crunchy nuts.

• 1/2 cup coconut oil or cocoa butter
• 1 tbsp cashew butter
• 1/4 cup chocolate whey protein
• 1/4 cup light cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts
• a pinch of stevia or other sweetener to sweeten
• a few drops of vanilla flavoring

In a bowl, first mix the melted coconut oil or cocoa butter with the cashew butter. Then add the chocolate protein and cocoa powder, flavour with stevia and a few drops of vanilla flavouring and mix thoroughly. Finally, stir in the chopped nuts. Pour the prepared chocolate into a silicone mould and put it in the freezer for about 20 minutes. After the time has elapsed, carefully tip the chocolate out and it can be eaten.

Nutritional values per 1 serving (approx. 1 line of chocolate)

• 89 kcal
• Protein 4 g
• Carbohydrates 3 g
• Fat 8 g

Note: you don't need a special mould to make chocolate, an ice mould or any plastic container will work just as well.

Health benefits

Cocoa butter - contains no carbohydrates, a source of essential fatty acids (= acids that the body cannot make itself), minerals and antioxidants. It promotes cholesterol reduction and contributes to the proper functioning of the nervous system.

Cocoa powder - source of minerals and vitamins, helps protect the body from free radicals, increases levels of neurotransmitters in the brain that improve performance and contribute to a good mood. It contains fibre, which induces a long-lasting feeling of satiety.

Coconut oil - contains MCT fats that promote fat burning.

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