Choc-Peanut Butter Protein Pie Recipe
You are in for a real healthy treat with this amazing Choc-Peanut Butter Protein Pie!
Peanut Butter is one of my all time favourite treats and the classic flavour combos in this recipe are perfect for a weekend treat, plus it contains some great sources of natural protein.
Choc-Peanut Butter Protein Pie Recipe
Total time: 25 mins + 1 hour chilling time
Serves: 10
Dietary preferences: Vegetarian, Grain-free
Ingredients:
Crust:
- ½ cup cashews
- ½ cup walnuts
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 dates, pitted
- 2 tbsp cacao powder
Filling:
- ½ cup of natural peanut butter
- 2 scoops of whey protein isolate (peanut flavoured) or 60g of powdered peanut butter
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup natural yogurt
- 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Topping:
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp raw cacao powder
- 1 tsp vanilla
Method:
- Start with the crust by combining all crust ingredients together in a food processor, processing until they form a crumble.
- Place the mixture into a 8 inch pie pan, start to mold the mixture to the bottom of the pan, forming a crust.
- Place the cottage cheese, peanut butter and natural yoghurt together in a blender and begin blending. Add in the remaining filling ingredients.
- Make the chocolate topping by combining all ingredients together.
- Pour the filling mixture into the crust (still sitting in the pie pan). Smooth down with a spatula and pour over chocolate topping. Freeze for one hour.
- After the pie has chilled, take it out of the freezer and remove from the pan and place on a serving dish.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
* Disclaimer: This blog post is not intended to replace the advice of a medical professional. The above information should not be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet, sleep methods, daily activity, or fitness routine. Sweat assumes no responsibility for any personal injury or damage sustained by any recommendations, opinions, or advice given in this article.
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