Peanut Butter Hearts

A healthy(-er) version of a Valentine's Day favorite.

So many holidays are loaded with sugary treats and it's hard not to fall victim to them when they're everywhere you turn. If you can make your own healthier version, it's easier to ignore the not-so-healthy ones. It's a bonus when they're satisfying and actually taste good too!

I made these for my group fitness class as a Valentine's Day post-workout treat. They looked so cute in small treat bags with a pink ribbon!

Peanut Butter Hearts

Nutrition Information Per Heart:

Calories 196, Protein 6.6 grams, Fat 11 grams, Carbs 10.3 grams

Ingredients

• 1 scoop Ascent Native Whey Protein Powder

• 1/2 Cup Smucker's Natural Peanut Butter

• 1 Cup Lilly's No Sugar Added Chocolate Chips

• 2 Teaspoons Coconut Oil

Materials

• Parchment paper

• Cooking sheet

• Heart-shaped cookie cutter

Directions

1. In a bowl, mix 1 scoop of protein powder and 1/2 cup of natural peanut butter until it forms into dough.

2. Line cooking sheet with parchment paper.

3. Press out dough until 1/4" thick.

4. Freeze for at least 1 hour.

5. Using the cookie cutter, cut hearts out of the dough and put back into freezer for 1-2 hours. Recipe yields 10 hearts.

6. In a microwave safe bowl, add 1 cup of chocolate chips and 2 teaspoons of coconut oil. Microwave for 10 seconds, stir, and repeat until completely melted.

7. Dip hearts into melted chocolate and let dry on parchment paper.

8. Any leftover chocolate can be drizzled on top as decoration. Sprinkles could also be added.

Health Coaching

30

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