BAKED NUT BUTTER BANANA BOAT
This is an old, all-time favorite healthy treat. It’s all the things: warm, sweet and gooey!
1 medium banana
1 Tbsp. peanut or almond butter
Cinnamon
5-10 chocolate chips (optional)
Preheat oven to 375F. Carefully slice banana lengthwise, about halfway down. Do not slice all the way through. Use a spoon to widen the slit then add nut butter. Sprinkle with a generous amount of cinnamon (about ½ tsp). Completely wrap in aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes. Allow to cool for a few minutes before enjoying this deliciousness!
PB CHOCOLATE FUDGE CUPS
This is my new non-guilty pleasure. I say non-guilty because these sweet, amazingly delicious fudge cups contain less than 1 gram of sugar each! This recipe takes 1st place when it comes to truly satisfying my sweet tooth. All I need is one 90-calorie cup and I’m good to go!
½ cup (128g) smooth peanut butter
½ cup (112g) organic virgin coconut oil
½ cup (60g) chocolate whey protein
¼ cup (20g) unsweetened cocoa powder
10-12 drops liquid stevia*
In a small microwaveable bowl, melt coconut oil and peanut butter for 30 seconds. Whisk until well combined. Add remaining ingredients and whisk until smooth. *Include stevia if using natural (unsweetened) peanut butter. Immediately transfer mixture to an ungreased mini muffin tin (I prefer using silicone muffin tins as they pop right out). Again, do not grease pan. Freeze for 30 minutes. Keep frozen until enjoyed.