Those
of you on ketogenic or low carb recipes will really appreciate this little
treat. Although they're both delicious and calorie-dense (a dangerous
combination!), if you make a small amount and ration them amongst friends and
family, you'll escape unharmed. Serve with your favourite UPS protein shake to
balance the fats with a little more proteins. This recipe would suit any
high-fat, very low carbohydrate and glycogen depletion style diet.
Serves 4
Ingredients:
80g of unsalted, natural macadamia nuts
20g of
melted coconut butter
2
tablespoons of organic, unprocessed cacao powder
1 serve of
UPS Ultimate Slim in Belgian Chocolate
Stevia to
taste (optional)
Method:
Melt the
coconut butter and leave to cool slightly before stirring in the cacao powder,
stevia and protein powder.
Mix very
well so that no chunks remain and the mixture is glossy and smooth and slightly
warm to the touch (but not hot! This will destroy the texture of your coating
and make the protein powder chalky and unusable).
Prepare a "production line" by setting up the bowl of chocolate coating, the macadamias and a serving plate on your bench.
Prepare a "production line" by setting up the bowl of chocolate coating, the macadamias and a serving plate on your bench.
Take an
even amount (about 1/2 tablespoon should do) and while the mixture is still
slightly warm, place the macadamia onto the spoon with the chocolate mixture
and carefully remove with your hands before rolling the chocolate around the
nut with your palms, similar to if you were making protein balls.
The best method is to slightly cup one hand and apply pressure with the other. This will ensure the coating is even. If the nuts are not completely covered, add a little more mixture until none of the nut is showing. Repeat process until all nuts are coated and refrigerate until the chocolate is set.
Variations:
The best method is to slightly cup one hand and apply pressure with the other. This will ensure the coating is even. If the nuts are not completely covered, add a little more mixture until none of the nut is showing. Repeat process until all nuts are coated and refrigerate until the chocolate is set.
Variations:
- Use more than one type of nut to make a "TV Mix" of cashews, brazil nuts and almonds
- If your
energy density needs are very high due to an endurance event, hiking etc, add
some dried fruit such as cranberries, apricots and mango slices
- You can
use any flavour of protein with this recipe to make the coating - think
of mixing it up with a little berrylicious or banana-coated freeze dried
strawberries to make a "yoghurt" style coating
- Coat
some high protein, low carb balls with the chocolate mixture before setting to
make a chocolate truffle
- Use the
nuts, truffles or chocolate coated dried fruit as garnishes or toppings for a
high protein, low carb gateaux or torte for an anabolic topping on
your favourite bodybuilders' birthday cake
Nutritional info:
Calories: 246
Protein: 10.8g
Carbs: 2.6g (1.4g net)
Fat: 21.3g
Fibre: 1.2g
Sugar:
1.0g
