Healthy Protein Almond Chocolate Dip
A creamy, nutritious dip combining roasted almonds, dark chocolate, and protein powder for a guilt-free, delicious snack perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Total Time: 18-20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raw almonds (140g), roasted or raw
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (15g)
- 1/4 cup whey or plant-based protein powder (30g), unflavored or vanilla
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (30ml)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (5ml)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (60ml)
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread almonds on a baking sheet and toast for 8-10 minutes until fragrant and golden, stirring halfway through (optional).
- Transfer toasted almonds to a food processor. Pulse until coarse, then continue processing for 5-7 minutes until smooth almond butter consistency, scraping sides as needed.
- Add cocoa powder, protein powder, and sea salt to the processor. Pulse briefly to combine evenly.
- Add maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and almond milk. Blend until creamy and smooth. Add almond milk 1 tsp at a time if dip is too thick.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or consistency as desired, blending again after adjustments.
- Chill dip in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for firmer texture and flavor melding (optional).
Notes
Toast almonds for deeper flavor but can be skipped if short on time. Add almond milk gradually to avoid runny dip. Use neutral or vanilla protein powder to avoid aftertaste. Store in airtight container in fridge up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months. Stir well before serving if thickened.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
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