Cocoa Dusted Almonds with Protein Powder
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Cocoa Dusted Almonds with Protein Powder will remind you of your favorite protein-packed snack without the added sugar. When the hunger-pain hits, grab a handful of these healthy treats.
Cocoa Dusted Almonds with Protein Powder Recipe
I love this simple hack to transform my favorite cocoa dusted almonds into a simple snack without added sugars. I’ve replaced the sugar with chocolate protein powder for a great grab-and-go snack.
In just four simple steps and a handful of ingredients, you can make a large batch of these almonds coated in cocoa protein powder and keep them on hand for whenever you are craving a sweet and crunchy snack.
How to Make Cocoa Dusted Almonds
Step by Step Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk chocolate flavored protein powder, ground cinnamon and salt until mixed well.
- Melt coconut oil in the microwave; pour over raw almonds, stirring until all are completely coated.
- Pour the protein powder mixture over the coated almonds, stirring until almonds are evenly coated.
For the full instructions for these protein powder snack ideas, scroll to the bottom of this post.
Recipe FAQs
- I used chocolate flavored protein powder. Feel free to use your favorite flavor to mix things up.
- For more cinnamon-flavored almonds, use 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
- To follow the Arbonne 30 Days to Healthy Living Plan, use raw almonds, organic coconut oil, organic ground cinnamon, and Himalayan Pink Salt.
Healthy Living Snack Ideas
It’s easy to convert some of my favorite recipes from These Old Cookbooks to fit the Arbonne 30 Day Challenge. Here’s a few ideas:
Use organic cauliflower and olive oil. Replace sea salt with Pink Himalayan Salt.
Sauteed Swiss Chard and White Beans:
Use organic Swiss chard, olive oil, garlic and white beans. Use Pink Himalayan Salt.
Instant Pot Tomato Braised Kale:
Use organic kale, onions, broth, garlic and canned tomatoes (no sugar added). Use Himalayan Pink Salt.
Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower
Use organic cauliflower, olive oil, garlic and broth. Use Himalayan Pink Salt.
Use organic cauliflower, garlic powder and paprika. Use Himalayan Pink Salt. Replace Parmesan cheese with a sprinkle of Nutritional Yeast.
Use free-range chicken, organic olive oil and Himalayan Pink Salt.
Use free range eggs, organic asparagus, olive oil and seasonings. Omit toast. Replace Parmesan cheese with a sprinkle of nutritional yeast.
Cocoa Dusted Almond with Protein Powder
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw almonds
- 1 heaping teaspoon organic coconut oil
- 2 Tablespoons chocolate protein powder
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch Himalayan Pink Salt
Instructions
- Combine chocolate protein powder, ground cinnamon and Himalayan Pink Salt in a small bowl.
- Melt coconut oil in a microwave bowl until liquid form. This should only take a few seconds in the microwave.
- Pour melted coconut oil over almonds; stir until all almonds are completely coated.
- Pour protein powder mixture over almonds, and stir until almonds are evenly coated.
Notes
- I used chocolate flavored protein powder. Feel free to use your favorite flavor to mix things up.
- For more cinnamon-flavored almonds, use 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
- To follow the Arbonne 30 Days to Healthy Living Plan, use raw almonds, organic coconut oil, organic ground cinnamon, and Himalayan Pink Salt.
- For another 30 day clean eating recipe, try our Sauteed Swiss Chard and White Beans.
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