Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse

If you read my blog you know that I track my food on MyFitnessPal.  On there, I typically log all ingredients in stuff I make for dinner/lunch/snacks separately so I get a clear picture of what my intake is.... Lately I've gotten requests to see how these individual items are being combined because they sound good.  Well my friends, they are good.  Here's something you see on my diary a lot.  I've been meaning to share it for a while, but other recipes I thought were more exciting made it on here first.  However, here is it, finally -- I know you'll be making it the first chance you get!!

8-10tbsp cool whip free

2tbsp PB2 Powdered Peanut Butter ((I have used Smuckers Natural Peanut Butter for this too - it tastes great, but it's much higher in calories & fat))

1tbsp Cocoa Powder (I use Hershey's)

2tbsp Dark Chocolate Chips

3-4tbsp water

2/3 scoop chocolate protein powder

Combine cocoa powder, protein powder, powdered peanut butter & water.  Mix well. Add in Cool Whip Free.  Mix thoroughly.  Sprinkle Chocolate Chips on top -- Freeze for half an hour.  Then prepare yourself for one of the tastiest treats EVER!  ;)   **Ladies, this is perfect for when you have one of those chocolate cravings -- you know what I'm talking about -- and don't want to blow your day!  This is so tasty, and although it has some fat & carbs - it also has 24g of PROTEIN!  Major SCORE when it comes to sweet chocolate treats!**

1 serving

364 Calories

13g Fat

46g Carbs

7g Fiber

24g Protein

196mg Sodium

 

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Dream!

Today I've got a double dose of Yummy recipes for you!  I'm posting them together in one post because they are of one theme..... chocolate/peanut butter/banana!  This is a great combination, and these recipes are delish!!

The first (pictured above) is a sweet treat that can be eaten anytime!  It has a bunch of protein, is low calorie, and high fiber -- can't beat that!! 

You'll need:

1 banana fudge vitatop

1/2 scoop chocolate protein powder (I used Jillian Michael's Whey)

1tbsp reduced fat crunchy peanut butter (I used JIF)

4tbsp Fat Free Whipped topping

If you're familiar with Vitatops, you know they are kept frozen - so heat your VitaTop in the microwave for about 20 seconds.  In a bowl, combine whipped topping, protein powder, & peanut butter.  Stir until mixed through - and place on top of Vitatop -- Enjoy your 'sundae'!

285 Calories

9g Fat

42g Carbs

10g Fiber

16g Protein

303mg Sodium

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And this next recipe makes a yummy protein shake!!  This is great for breakfast, or as a snack -- would also make a great post workout recovery shake!! 

1 scoop Chocolate Protein Powder

1 cup Silk unsweetened Almond Milk

1/2 small banana

1tbsp PB2 Powdered Peanut Butter

6-8 ice cubes

Combine all ingredients in blender - and blend until smooth -- stick a straw in it and enjoy!!

203 Calories

6g Fat

23g Carbs

6g Fiber

20g Protein

263mg Sodium