Chocolate Peanut Protein Chia Whip (Printable)
A rich, creamy blend of chocolate and peanut butter with protein-packed chia seeds for a healthy, satisfying treat ready in 10 minutes.
# List of ingredients:
→ Base
01 - 2 cups unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
02 - 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
03 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 1/4 cup chia seeds
05 - 1/4 cup chocolate or vanilla protein powder
06 - 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
07 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of sea salt
→ Optional Toppings
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts
10 - 2 tablespoons dark chocolate shavings
11 - Fresh berries or banana slices
# Steps:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together almond milk, peanut butter, cocoa powder, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and well combined.
02 - Stir in the chia seeds, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
04 - Stir the whip once more, then divide into serving glasses or bowls. Top with chopped peanuts, chocolate shavings, and fresh fruit if desired. Serve chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It's like eating dessert for breakfast but with 15 grams of protein per serving
- The texture transforms from simple pudding to something almost luxuriously creamy
02 -
- The first time I made this I used chunky peanut butter and the texture was weirdly distracting
- Letting it sit overnight instead of just one hour makes a huge difference in creaminess
03 -
- Warm your peanut butter slightly in the microwave before whisking, it incorporates so much faster
- If the mixture seems too thick after chilling, stir in a splash more milk