Chocolate Peppermint Protein Slice

I bought my first tub of protein powder the other day.

Too much protein can be a bad thing on a ketogenic diet, but I decided that investing in a bit of good-quality powder would be great for bulking up some low-carb recipes. Treats just don’t have the right texture sometimes, without all the gluten and whatnot.

So, when I found some stevia-sweetened, vanilla-flavoured stuff in my local supermarket, I was a jellybean of excitement. I did wait a week before buying it, though . . . just to be sure I was making the right choice!

Anywho, this slice is fabulously fudgy and massively minty. With three layers of fat-laden fun, it fills you up and keeps you satisfied.

This recipe can be gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, grain-free, nut-free, vegan, and low-carb.

Makes 18 squares

Preparation time: 15 minutes (plus chilling)

Ingredients:

– 100 grams (just under 1 cup) coconut flour

– 30 grams vanilla protein powder of choice

– 1 heaped Tablespoon cocoa powder

– 1/2 teaspoon peppermint essence

– 2 cups milk of choice (or cream diluted with water)

– 2 Tablespoons coconut oil, melted

– 3 Tablespoons coconut oil, extra

– 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder, extra

– peppermint essence and stevia, to taste

Method:

1. Line a loaf pan with tin foil. Mix together the coconut flour and protein powder in medium bowl, and transfer half of this into another bowl.

2. To one bowl, add the cocoa; to the other, add the essence. Divide the milk and 2 Tablespoons of coconut oil between the bowls, mixing to combine.

3. Add additional milk to each bowl, if needed, to form two lots of sticky yet almost crumbly dough. Flatten the chocolate dough into the loaf tin. Press the peppermint dough over this and pop in the freezer.

4. Meanwhile, mix together the remaining coconut oil, cocoa, essence, and stevia. Adjust the sweetness and essence as your tongue sees fit. Pour over the dough layers and freeze until just set.

5. Cut the slice into small squares using a clean, sharp knife. Freeze until ready to serve, and enjoy! 🙂