Is there anything better than peanut butter and chocolate? Pause and ponder that. For me, the answer is no. but I choose not to indulge in just any peanut butter and chocolate thing. I have a delicious tasting alternative to fattening shakes. Today's recipe is for a protein packed, scrumptious power smoothie. I had one last night for a bedtime snack. The creamy texture and bright chocolate peanut butter flavor satisfied me completely. The protein sustains me to keep my blood sugars stable so that I don't crave other kinds of sweets. There is a secret ingredient that you mustn't leave out: a tablespoon of cream cheese. If you a re low-carbing it, choose full fat. If you are on Dukan diet, choose low fat. If you are on low calories, choose fat free. Here is the recipe:
One scoop of chocolate Shakeology (see link on right side of page) or a scoop of EAS low carb Vanilla protein powder (Costco has this for an excellent price)
2 tblsp of good cocoa (not the kind with sugar in it it, just plain cocoa)
1 tbsp. peanut butter
1 tbsp cream cheese (makes the texture unbelievable creamy)
Splash of vanilla
Sweetener to taste ( I like Sweet & Low)
8 oz water ( I don't use milk because I don't want to cut the brightness of the flavor)
Throw all this into a bullet blender or regular blender and whiz until the cream cheese is smoothly incorporated. Then add ice. Continue blending and the pour.
Let me know how you liked this or your own favorite versions of low carb smoothies. I have many other recipes for power hsakes and smoothies on a board of the same name at http://pinterest.com/.
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