Author Notes: A protein filled smoothie that tastes like Snickers .. with the creamy consistency of ice cream .. its no wonder the recipe is taped to our kitchen wall —VeggiesByCandlelight
Serves: 1
Ingredients
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3/4
cup cottage cheese
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1
scoop chocolate protein powder (** any combination of vanilla, caramel, and chocolate protein powders work well, depending on personal taste)
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1
tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
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2
tablespoons sugar-free chocolate coffee flavoring syrup
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2
tablespoons sugar-free caramel coffee flavoring syrup
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2
tablespoons PB2 (** or natural peanut butter)
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1/2
teaspoon xanthan gum or 1/4 tsp chia seeds for thickening (optional)
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1/4-1/2
cups water (** adjust for desired thickness)
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5-10
ice cubes (** again, adjust for desired thickness .. more ice=thicker)
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Optional toppings: sugar-free chocolate chips, chopped peanuts
Directions
- Toss everything but the ice and thickener into your blender & start it. Add the ice a cube at a time and thicken to taste