Peppermint Swirl Protein Fudge
5g protein in each piece of this Peppermint Swirl Protein Fudge. It's the perfect chewy, chocolatey winter protein treat! Makes 24 pieces.
Servings: 24 pieces
Calories: 56kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Chocolate batter:
- 1 cup chocolate whey protein powder 90g
- 3 tablespoons cacao powder 17g, or cocoa powder
- ½ cup water 4oz
- ½ cup almond butter 120g
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Peppermint batter:
- ¼ cup unflavored whey protein powder 23g
- 1 tablespoon filtered water
- ¼ teaspoon alcohol-free peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon agave nectar 7g
- 1 teaspoon coconut flour
Instructions
- Line a loaf pan (or similar sized pan) with parchment paper.
- To make the chocolate batter, start by mixing the whey powder with the cocoa.
- Add the water, and mix well.
- Add the almond butter and salt. Mix well.
- Spoon the batter into the pan, and set aside.
- To make the peppermint batter, start by mixing the whey powder with the water.
- Add peppermint extract and agave. Mix well.
- Add coconut flour. Mix well.
- Spoon peppermint batter on top of chocolate batter in pan. (Do not cover all of the chocolate batter.)
- Use the back of a butter knife to swirl the fudge batters.
- Freeze for several hours, until the parchment peels cleanly from the fudge.
- Cut into squares, and enjoy! Store in the freezer.
Notes
A note about substitutions: Casein or a whey/casein blend can be substituted for the whey powders (although you may need more water), and other sweeteners for the agave.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Net Carbohydrates: 1g