NUTELLA® PROTEIN PUDDING

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I created this healthy, high-protein version of my favorite chocolate-hazelnut spread as a post-workout treat, a bedtime snack, or just to keep my muscles fed. Store in refrigerator for up to three days.

Provided by Nocciola

Categories Desserts Custards and Pudding Recipes Chocolate Pudding Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

½ cup skinned hazelnuts
1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
3 tablespoons cocoa powder (such as Callebaut®)
2 tablespoons stevia powder
½ scoop vanilla whey protein powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spread hazelnuts onto a baking sheet.
Toast hazelnuts in the preheated oven until golden and fragrant, 7 to 12 minutes. Cool nuts completely.
Process ricotta cheese, hazelnuts, cocoa powder, stevia, vanilla protein powder, and vanilla extract in a food processor until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 41.3 mg, Fat 31.7 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 208.8 mg, Sugar 2.6 g