Break out your Canned Pumpkin! And fish out those goggles, because it’s time to dive, head-first, into a pool of chocolate protein icing. Chocolate icing so healthy you can eat the entire bowl in one sitting.
Kind of like with the recipe for Whipped Cream in a Bowl.
(See, you want to dive in, right?)
“Fudge You!” Chocolate Protein Icing
Makes 1 bowl, to be used as icing, pudding, fudge sauce, pancake sauce, face paint… Wha?? Maybe scratch that last one…
- 1/8 cup (24g) chocolate protein powder (I used NutriBiotic)
- a bit over 1/16th tsp salt
- sweetener of choice, to taste
- 2 tbsp canned pumpkin or pumpkin puree (about 30-35 grams)
- 1/4 cup water, or other liquid (60 grams) Or more or less, depending on the thickening capabilities of the brand of protein powder you’re using
- Optional spices and extracts if desired (I used 1/4 tsp cinnamon, to go with the pumpkin theme)
- Also Optional cocoa powder, chocolate syrup, or melted chocolate, if you want it more chocolatey. And you can also always add fruit: banana, strawberries, raspberries…
Combine everything and mix very well. Eat cold. I don’t bother using a blender for this. A fork works fine. Dorm-room readers, rejoice!
Other ideas: Swirl into oatmeal, top with granola, use as a cupcake-topper, use in place of hot fudge sauce on ice cream… As usual, the possibilities are endless! A word of caution: If you don’t like the protein powder you start with, you won’t like this icing/pudding. And it’s not meant to taste like the normal hot fudge sauce you buy at the store; I don’t really know how to describe the taste, but I love it!
Devyn says
18th April 2010 at 2:06 pmThis sounds delicious! My favorite way to use my brown rice chocolate flavored protein powder is in my breakfast smoothie- unsweetened almond milk, frozen banana, and the powder.
VeggieGirl says
18th April 2010 at 2:13 pmI love making protein brownie batter/cookie dough (recipe courtesy of “Foods of April”).
homecookedem says
18th April 2010 at 2:20 pmOh yum, that looks great!! I’m with Veggie Girl, I love April’s protein brownie batter and cookie dough!!
vegangal says
18th April 2010 at 2:21 pmkatie please post the recipe for the brownies now!!!! i cant wait i mean i will if i have to but i dont want to they look so yummylicious! your a genius and so sweet too! xoxoxo
Kate says
18th April 2010 at 2:23 pmYou read my mind once again! I just bought protein powder and was looking for yummy things to do with it! Thanks CCV!
Mary says
18th April 2010 at 2:24 pmI never got on the protein powder bandwagon 🙁
I just haven’t found a brand I like. But that icing still looks delish!
anonymous says
18th April 2010 at 2:24 pmMy favorite way is foodsofapril’s protein cookie dough. Have you ever tried that?
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
18th April 2010 at 2:25 pmAnonymous and others,
It’s so funny that you’d all mention her blog because I *just* started reading it yesterday!
I stumbled across it a loooong time ago thanks to a comment she left on mine, and I made a mental note to add it to my reader, but then I completely forgot about it. Protein cookie dough, didya say?? Sounds like I’ve been missing out! I’ve got some catching up to do lol ;).
Valerie says
18th April 2010 at 2:26 pmI wonder if the kiddos would warm to this. Goodness knows they’d love the idea of getting to eat a bowl of icing!
We’ve been making your “whipped cream in a bowl” recipe now about every week! It really comes in handy as a vegan family.
Inspired says
18th April 2010 at 2:34 pmI could definitely dive into that! The water (err chocolate) looks great 😉
april says
18th April 2010 at 2:38 pmHaha, your icing is just like my protein cookie dough, except mine is thicker and has nut butter!!
april says
18th April 2010 at 2:38 pmOh, and mine doesn’t have pumpkin.. definitely going to try that!!
Sarahishealthy says
18th April 2010 at 2:39 pmI love putting it in oatmeal!
Jenny says
18th April 2010 at 2:40 pmI unintentionally created my own protein “icing” by adding too much liquid to April’s protein brownie batter.. it’s WONDERFUL!
GIMME DAT BROWNIE RECIPE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! please 🙂
love you!
eatandrun says
18th April 2010 at 2:41 pmHave you ever made protein ice cream? It’s my favorite thing to make. Just Vita-mix ice cream + protein powder :). Maybe you could add it to your chocolate-strawberry ice cream in place of the Amazing Grass?
Kelly Michelle says
18th April 2010 at 2:44 pmomg, I swear we are sauce soulmates (remember the whole nut butter/banana thing) Just this past week I have been eating my natural flavored protein powder blended with carob/cocoa powder, almond milk and banana, quite the same idea no?
Run Sarah says
18th April 2010 at 2:53 pmThat is awesome – thanks so much for sharing, I cant wait to make it a I just bought soy chocolate protein powder.
Katie says
18th April 2010 at 2:59 pmAwesome! I hope that you post more protein powder recipes! I am ALWAYS open for new ideas. 🙂
and..is there are a recipe for those protein batter brownies/pancakes?
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
18th April 2010 at 3:07 pmKatie,
Definitely!! Just use the regular recipe for the “brownie batter pancakes” below:
https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2009/07/14/how-to-use-brownie-batter-and-vegetable-serving-in-the-same-sentence/
But sub protein powder for the Amazing Grass :).
I’ll definitely try to post more protein powder recipes in the near future. I really want to make brownie batter muffins/cupcakes and I have a plan for vegan ho hos 🙂
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
18th April 2010 at 3:08 pmKelly Michelle,
Sounds similar–and similarly yummy!–to me 🙂
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
18th April 2010 at 3:21 pmProtein powder schmotein powder. Just pour yourself a beer!
theprocessofhealing says
18th April 2010 at 4:06 pmThose brownies seriously look amazing!!!
I have just gotten into the whole world of protein powders and I’ve tried April’s protein muffins and they are awesome!!! But I also like the just basic protein powder in a smoothie!
Lauren @ Eater not a runner says
18th April 2010 at 4:13 pmI’ve never used it besides in a smoothie or overnight oats….but I’m looking to branch out!
abby says
18th April 2010 at 5:01 pmyummmmmmmmy! i want to go for a swim in you, chocolate icing! 🙂
Monica says
18th April 2010 at 5:05 pmSo far, I’ve only put my vanilla protein powder into oatmeal…but I love it that way! With a banana it makes the oatmeal taste like banana oatmeal cookie dough! It’s awesome!
sarah says
18th April 2010 at 6:12 pmWhat a great idea for the icing, I will use that for sure!
Jess says
18th April 2010 at 6:21 pmYum, looks great!
Keri - IEatTrees says
18th April 2010 at 7:55 pmYum, that chocolate icing looks divine!
Justine says
18th April 2010 at 7:58 pmI am yet to hop on the protein powder train. I am not usre why, as there are so many tastey recipes out there that call for it! Hm…..
Simply T says
18th April 2010 at 8:41 pmThat looks yummier than any of Bill Cosby’s puddin’ pops!
Kelsey says
18th April 2010 at 9:14 pmWOW CLEVER!
Julia says
18th April 2010 at 9:31 pmYummm, I’m dying to get that brownie recipe!!!
Currently, I like taking 2 tbs protein powder and mixing it with 1/2 tbs dark cocoa powder, 1/8 tsp baking powder, 2 packets of stevia, and a little bit of instant coffee crystals. then, I add in 2 tbs eggwhites and 1 tbs pumpkin puree. All the contents then get mixed together and microwaved for 1 minutes, forming a protein cake 🙂
That’s my favorite way (or should I say whey hehe) to ingest protein powder!
Although, I do buy ready to drink shakes, too, which are wonderful for protein icecream. To make this delectable treat, I freeze 8 ounces of the shake in an ice tray, and simply refrigerate the remaining 3 ounces. Then, once the icecubes are solid, I add them, along with the refrigerated portion of my shake, to my magic bullet. In goes some guar and xanthum gum, along with a bit of vanilla extract and salt (salt allows the ice to melt and bind). Finally, I blend everything and devour!
I love my protein 😀
veggielady4life says
18th April 2010 at 7:22 pmI wish I HAD some canned pumpkin!!! It’s hard to find in my stores once Thanksgiving season is over. Do you stock up?
Your pudding looks ‘elicious!
BroccoliHut says
18th April 2010 at 8:36 pmMmm this sounds delicious! I am a fan of all things pudding-like (ahem, your Banana Bread in a Bowl).
My favorite use of protein powder is probably in a good ol fashioned smoothie or stirred into oat bran.
Gabriela @ Fro-Yo Lover says
19th April 2010 at 1:54 amTwo words: holy YUM, Katie!
😀
Havea a great night!
Brazilian XOXO´s,
Gabriela
Jess says
19th April 2010 at 2:07 amOh myyy, that pudding looks delicious, girl!
<3 jess
xoxo
Heather Eats Almond Butter says
18th April 2010 at 11:45 pmEagerly awaiting vegan ho-ho’s. I’d also like to put in a request for vegan Little Debbie oatmeal cream pies. 😉
Anna says
19th April 2010 at 4:06 amLooks deeelish!!!!
Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says
19th April 2010 at 1:22 amI think we’re on a psychic wavelength! Nooch, iron, protein…we’re both all over it 🙂 Ok so I did a major post about Vegan Protein a week or two ago and then just recently about my own issues w/ protein powders. Although I am ok with 1 scoop, more is not better for me. Can’t wait to hear bout your Nutribiotic info you alluded to. I do either Jay or Sun Warrior but I prefer the later. I have used Nutri in their plain and it was very…meh. Sounds/looks like the chocolate is good by the looks of your recipe. Anyway, can’t wait to hear what you have to say!
Michal says
19th April 2010 at 11:39 amThis looks oh so yummy!
Danielle says
19th April 2010 at 1:12 pmI love your creations and your fun approach to healthy eating. I don’t keep protein powder around regularly, but I’ve made shakes with chocolate soy ice cream and protein powder, peanut butter, and bananas. Have you tried hemp protein powder?
Christina says
19th April 2010 at 1:32 pmI need to get on the protein powder bandwagon!
Meg says
20th April 2010 at 2:02 pmI LOVE using Jay Robb Vanilla Protein Powder in my oatmeal 😀 simple, yes…delicious…YES!
Samantha says
20th April 2010 at 2:14 pmLove the Vega Smoothie Infusion!
HVL says
20th April 2010 at 2:23 pmThere’s a soya protein powder that I get from Holland and Barrett’s in the UK (a health-food chain). It’s alright but does have a bit of a chalky aftertaste. I like mine blended into a super smoothie with soya/oat/almond milk, a big tablespoon of peanut butter, a couple of teaspoons of cocoa powder, and a frozen banana. YUM!
Scott in Ohio says
20th April 2010 at 2:37 pmMy favorite is Cinnamon Spice All Natural Whey from All The Whey.
adancingyogini says
20th April 2010 at 2:39 pmi used to like spirutein too, but i am sort of off soy for the moment. sometimes i just throw hemp into my smoothies and call it a day when i want more protein. i like that it makes them a little nutty.
my boyfriend however uses whey (strawberry flavored ewww!) and i am trying to convince him to switch, so far not so good. but still trying! 😉
Rebecca says
20th April 2010 at 2:40 pmI don’t have much experience using protein powder. I’m using BSN dessert right now but would love to win the NutriBiotic protein powder so I can switch to something with way less artificial ingredients.
homecookedem says
20th April 2010 at 2:45 pmMy favorite protein powder is Bio Chem chocolate fudge!! 🙂 I love making protein brownie batter with it! 🙂
Lauren @ Eater not a runner says
20th April 2010 at 2:46 pmI like the Amazing Grass meal powders….so good in oatmeal or a smoothie!
blueeyedheart says
20th April 2010 at 3:00 pmI like protein powder in oatmeal, or in protein cakes. 🙂
<3 <3
Zeus' Mom says
20th April 2010 at 3:03 pmI don’t have a favorite because I’ve never tried protein powders, but I’d really like to. I’m sure that my fave would be chocolatey though.
theprocessofhealing says
20th April 2010 at 3:08 pmMy favorite way to use protein powder is in a smoothie!
Theresa says
20th April 2010 at 3:13 pmi love the biggest loser’s chocolate protein mix
Jessica says
20th April 2010 at 3:13 pmI definitely put protein powder in my smoothies! The other day I added it to my oatmeal and I felt like I had a bowling ball in my belly….probably won’t be doing that again, haha. I’d love to try the chocolate rice protein though because I’ve never used flavored protein. 🙂
Astrid says
20th April 2010 at 3:16 pmI have only used protein powder once, because I haven’t made up my mind to commit to a large tub of it, yet. I got one packet of Jay Robb’s and pixed it with peanut butter, for some “cookie dough”. It was pretty fantastic, actually! But I intend to use my protein powder in my oatmeal and smoothies.
jamie says
20th April 2010 at 3:18 pmi add chocolate designer whey to my smoothies, oatmeal,overnight oats, breakfast cookies ….im not set on the taste, so id love to try something else!
Olivia says
20th April 2010 at 3:19 pmPersonally, I don’t generally use protein powder, but my husband is a marathon runner (in training to do ultra marathons! Eek!), and we’re constantly trying to get enough calories and protein into him. I’ve made frosting with the powder before, for fruits and cookies–he especially likes dried papaya slices dipped in chocolate protein frosting!
Chantal says
20th April 2010 at 3:22 pmI use them in smoothies or in Avery’s No-Bake Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Bars (From Love Veggies and Yoga), they’re super yummy!
Yasmin says
20th April 2010 at 3:29 pmI have yet to find a “non-chalky tasting” protein powder. I like to make banana protein bread. I love anything chocolate:)