Rich and fluffy Chocolate Protein Whipped Cream made with dairy cream or coconut cream, cocoa powder and protein powder. This easy, no-bake chocolate treat is creamy, satisfying and versatile enough for desserts, fruit, pancakes, oats, smoothies - or frozen into bite-sized protein treats. 🍫☁️
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating
Keyword c;lean eating snack or dessert, chocolate protein whipped cream, chocolate whipped cream protein bites, chocolate whipped cream protein dessert, whipped chocolate protein cream snack or dessert
Servings 12
Ingredients
Option 1 (Dairy)
1 1/2cupsheavy whipping cream
Option 2 (Dairy-Free)
1 1/2cupschilled full-fat coconut cream
Plus
1scoopchocolate protein powder
2tablespoonsunsweetened cocoa powder
1-2tablespoonsmaple syrup, honey or powdered monk fruit sweetener, to taste
1teaspoonvanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt
Optional Add-Ins
1/2-1teaspooninstant espresso powder
1/4teaspoonpeppermint extract
1teaspoonfinely grated orange zest
1-2tablespoonsnatural peanut butter
2tablespoonsunsweetened shredded coconut
Optional Toppings
Fresh strawberries or raspberries
Cacao nibs
Dark chocolate shavings
Chopped nuts
Toasted coconut
Freeze-dried raspberries
Mini dark chocolate chips
Instructions
Chill a mixing bowl and beaters for about 10 minutes.Add the heavy cream or chilled coconut cream to the bowl.Note: If you are using coconut cream, make sure you use the thick part of a chilled can and avoid adding the watery liquid underneath.Whip until soft peaks begin to form.Add the protein powder,cocoa powder, sweetener, vanilla and sea salt.Continue whipping until firm peaks form and the mixture is light and fluffy.Taste and adjust the sweetness or chocolate flavour if desired.Gently fold through any optional add-ins.Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.To Make Frozen Chocolate Protein Whipped Cream BitesTransfer the finished whipped cream to a piping bag.Pipe small dollops onto a baking paper-lined tray. Or just spoon small dollops on to the baking tray or into silicone moulds.Freeze for 2–3 hours until firm.Store in an airtight freezer container.Allow to soften for a minute or two before eating.Store the whipped cream in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Frozen bites can be stored for up to 1 month.