Baked with love and our Nutrition Shake. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite sweet, chocolatey, TLS-approved treats for your Valentine.
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER SMOOTHIE (RR, SS, CC)
2 scoops of TLS Nutrition Shake — Chocolate Delight
1 tbsp of natural/organic peanut butter or PB powder
1 tbsp of dark cocoa powder or cacao powder
1 cup of unsweetened almond milk
Blend all together in a blender. Enjoy.
MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP SMOOTHIE (RR, SS, CC)
2 scoops of TLS Nutrition Shake — Chocolate Delight
1 tsp of mint extract
1 tbsp of unsweetened dark cocoa powder or cacao powder
1 cup of non-dairy alternatives such as almond, soy milk, or cashew milk
Blend all together in a blender. Enjoy.
NANCY’S TLS®-FRIENDLY CHOCOLATE MUFFINS (FS, PH2, RR, SS, CC)
(Suitable for any TLS Program where a TLS shake is recommended)
2 scoops of TLS Nutrition Shake — Chocolate Delight
1 egg 2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 – 2 Tbsp of Unsweetened dark cocoa powder or cacao powder Mix and pour into muffin pan (makes approx. 6 in a normal muffin tin).
Bake at 400 F for 12 – 14 minutes (depending on how big the muffins are).
TLS® CHOCOLATE PROTEIN BALLS (SS, CC)
1 cup of organic or natural peanut butter
1/2 cup of flax meal
1/2 cup of unsweetened coconut flakes
2 tbsp of sweetener (maple syrup, yacon syrup or honey or coconut nectar)
½ cup hemp hearts
¼ cup pumpkin seeds
2 scoops of TLS Nutrition Shake — Chocolate Delight
Mix with your hands, add a splash of water while mixing, and hand roll the mixture into balls. Refrigerate for 30 minutes and keep refrigerated.
MOCHA BROWNIES (SS, CC) (Servings: 12)
14 oz of sweet potatoes (skinned)
3½ oz of dark chocolate chips
2 tbsp of oats 3 egg whites
1 tsp of sweetener of choice (maple syrup or honey or coconut nectar)
1 tsp of instant coffee
½ tsp of cinnamon
½ tsp of baking powder
½ tsp of coconut oil
½ cup of almonds (chopped) (optional)
1 serving of TLS Nutrition Shake — Chocolate Delight
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Boil potatoes over medium-high heat until soft, then combine them with the protein powder, oats, coffee, and baking powder using a blender or food processor. Melt chocolate and coconut oil for 1-2 minutes over low-medium heat, stirring consistently, then add to other ingredients along with sweetener and egg whites, mixing thoroughly. Coat an 8×8 baking pan with cooking spray. Pour batter and bake for 30 minutes.
VEGAN NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP PROTEIN BARS (CC, SS) (Servings: 15)
DRY
1½ cups of oats
½ cup of shredded coconut (sweetened optional)
½ cup of raisins or any dried fruit like date chunks, cranberries, craisins, dried cherries/mangoes/apricots. (optional)
½ cup of chocolate chips
¼ cup of almonds, chopped (optional or can be substituted for other nuts)
1½ tsp of cinnamon powder
3 scoops of TLS Nutrition Shake — Creamy Vanilla
WET
1 ripe banana (mashed)
1/4 cup of sweetener (maple syrup, coconut nectar or honey or yacon syrup)
½ cup of almond butter (or any nut butter like peanut/pecan/cashew)
1 tsp of vanilla extract
Combine all of the dry ingredients in a large bowl. In a smaller bowl, mash the ripe banana and add all wet ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix well. Spread the mixture into an 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish lined with plastic wrap or waxed paper. Press until flat. Place the dish in a freezer for a few hours or until firm. Remove the mixture from the dish and carefully cut it into 15 squares/bars or logs. For easy grab-and-go snacks, wrap the bars individually in plastic wrap. Store in the refrigerator or freezer for up to one month. These bars soften quickly at room temperature.
We can’t wait to see your TLS-approved sweet treats on Facebook and Instagram.
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