Makes 1
Ingredients
1 scoop (30g) chocolate peanut butter protein powder (or just plain chocolate protein powder) 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 120ml vanilla almond milk, unsweetened 1 tbsp chia seeds Stevia drops to taste (about 4 drops) 1 tbsp dark chocolate shavings (optional)Directions
Combine all ingredients in a small glass container or cup. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight) to allow the chia seeds to expand and thicken the mixture. Optional: add dark chocolate shavings on top before eating. This should last 2-3 days covered in the fridge.Nutritional Information
Calories 201 k/cal Protein 29g Carbs 10g Fats 5g Fibre 7gBlog posts
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