So, I battled in my mind whether or not I should go buy a box with a friend, when I decided to use this as a nutrition challenge! I found this amazing cake mix that you add your own sugar to, and devised my own recipe for chocolate fudge icing.
They say "stressed = desserts backwards," and that's probably true during finals week. That treat satisfied our sweet tooth during the chaos of endless studying.
It's difficult to find a packaged frosting that's on the healthier side. This recipe is great for any kind of cake, whether it's a recipe you already have, or to add on top of a boxed cake mix. It's great because it's quick and simple, low-sugar, and packs a protein punch. You could even use it for brownies or make a custard out of it!
Here's the recipe:
Chocolate Protein Frosting
1 16 oz bag of dark chocolate chips
1 TBSP coconut oil
2 TBSP cacao powder
1/3 cup greek yogurt
3 TBSP almond milk
1 TBSP 100% maple syrup (optional)
1-2 full scoop(s) of good vanilla whey protein powder (I use Jay Robb)
dash of pink himalayan sea salt
1. Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 10-15 seconds at a time (as to not burn the chocolate), take out and mix with a spoon. Microwave/mix incrementally until smooth.
2. To the melted chocolate, add all other ingredients. Mix until smooth.
3. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Tip: You can add less of each ingredient before adding the full amount in order to play with taste and texture. I make recipes by adding whatever ingredients sound good in amounts that seem just about right! Don't hesitate to play with your food! ;]
Enjoy, babes! Have your cake and eat it, too!
XO Kris
