Who likes the occasional sweet treat first thing in the morning?
Guilty.
Who enjoys chocolate before midday?
Guilty.
Who eats frosting for a healthy and balanced breakfast?
Definitely guilty.
I’m starting low-carb living again, a sort of ‘New Years resolution’ that won’t endure the entire year. That means fat, fat, and a smidgeon of protein to keep me full. But that also means cream cheese galore!
Santa ( 😉 ) got me different types of stevia this year, among other things (namely, “Simply Nigella”!). My new favourite is “Sweet Leaf”, a no-carb lifesaver. Sans fructose, sans calories, sans artificial additives: Fizzi-approved.
This recipe can be gluten-free, egg-free, low-carb, and nut-free.
Serves 1Â
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
– 1/2 Tablespoon coconut oil, melted
– 1/2 Tablespoon cocoa powder
– pinch stevia powder
– 40 grams cream cheese
– 3 Tablespoons cream
– extra stevia powder, to taste
– peppermint essence, to taste
Method:
1. Mix together the coconut oil, cocoa, and stevia in a small ramekin and transfer to a cute mould if you have one. Freeze.
2. Mix together the cream cheese, cream, stevia, and essence in your serving bowl. You’ll have to squish the lumps with a spoon or other utensil to obtain a smooth texture.
3. Garnish with the set chocolate (you can chop this up if you desire), and enjoy! 🙂