Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Muffins

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp. creamy natural peanut butter, unsalted and unsweetened
• 1 ½ Tbsp. unsalted butter or ghee
• 1 Tbsp. ground flaxseeds
• 1 scoop (about 2 Tbsp.) keto friendly vanilla protein powder
• ¼ tsp. baking powder
• 2 ½ Tbsp. full-fat sour cream or plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
• 1 large egg
• 2 tsp. powdered erythritol sweetener
• 2 Tbsp. sugar-free chocolate chips

Makes 2 Servings (1 muffin per serving)

1. Split all ingredients except for the chocolate chips between two large mugs. Whisk with a fork until well combined.
2. Stir in the chocolate chips.
3. Cook in the microwave for about 1 to 1 ½ minutes, until the mixture is set in the center.

WW POINTS VALUE: 12 pts. 

Note: This recipe appears in the New Keto-Friendly South Beach Diet book. Peanut butter and chocolate is a delicious and decadent combination. You can enjoy this muffin in minutes and it is melt-in-your-mouth delicious. if you want to give these muffins a more chocolatey flavor and creamier texture, add 1/2 a tablespoon  of unsweetened cocoa powder  and increase the sour cream or yogurt to 3 tablespoons and you will be satisfied. You can enjoy these muffins anytime of day. 

Peanut Butter & Tahini Protein Bites

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted natural peanut butter
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 1 tbsp. MCT oil
• 1/4 cup coconut flour (plus 1-2 tablespoons, if needed)
• 2 tbsp. ground flaxseeds
• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 4 tbsp. keto-friendly vanilla protein powder
• 4 tbsp. collagen peptides
• 2 tbsp. powdered erythritol sweetener (confectioners' sugar)
• 1/4 tsp. Himalayan pink salt

Makes 24 balls (1 ball per serving)

1. Line a flat serving platter or a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside. 
2. Mix together the peanut butter, tahini, and MCT oil in a large bowl until smooth. 
3. Add the coconut flour, flaxseeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, protein powder, collagen peptides, erythritol, and salt; stir it thoroughly. 
4. Scoop outa rounded tablespoon of the mixture and form it into a ball; roll it onto the desired garnish, and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all the mixture has been used (approximately 24 balls). 
5. Place the balls in the freezer and let them chill for about 10 minutes, or until firm. The balls are best stored in an airtight container in the freezer and can be kept for up to 2 months. 

WW POINTS VALUE: 3 pts. 

Note: This recipe appears in the New Keto-Friendly South Beach Diet book. These delectable bites are delicious as a snack during the day or after dinner. You can choose from among the following flavors for an optional garnish: sesame seeds, cacao nibs, carob powder, hemp seeds, and/or toasted shredded unsweetened coconut. The combination of peanut butter and chocolate makes a decadent flare. You can use any kind of nut butter in this recipe and the protein bites will still be delicious.