Due to my holiday indulgences I became too big for my britches literally. The entire family had started on a low fat, low carb diet Bryan’s doctor recommended for him designed to eliminate cravings and all that good stuff. Unfortunately by day six my chocolate craving had not disappeared. Everyone in the household was getting ready to avoid me by the time I declared I wanted to “gnaw someone’s arm off.” Instead of entering zombie mode, I searched to find something that would be allowed on our diet and still satisfy my chocolate craving and found this Chocolate Peanut Butter Freeze. I did some minor adjustments to the recipe and came up with a smooth creamy drink that will curb the most relentless chocolate craving. If you are allergic to peanut butter, omit it or add another type of nut butter. You can also substitute soy or almond milk for the skim milk.
- 4 tablespoons lowfat (or all natural) peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup skim milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup (2 ounces) artificial sweetener (I used baking Equal)
- 10 ice cubes
- Add peanut butter, cocoa powder, vanilla, sweetener and 1/2 cup of the milk to a blender. Mix on low until combined. Add the rest of the milk and the ice cubes. Process until completely blended. ( I used smoothie mode.) Serve immediately or place in freezer until ready to serve.)
This recipe will serve two people or one with a desperate chocolate craving. If you want to be extra indulgent top the freeze with some low or no fat whipped topping and a cherry. How do you satisfy your cravings when you are dieting?
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Not sure if I want to see this recipe now esp when trying to turn a stone 🙂
This sounds so good and refreshing. I like that there is not a whole lot of peanut butter in it and that it’s low on the calories. This is something I could drink and enjoy without worrying about how fattening it is.
I’ve never seen recipe similar to this ~ it looks great!
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Freeze looks absolutely wonderful! I would enjoy it on a nice summers day. Chocolate and peanut butter is a delicious combo.
Good move finding something to cure a sweet tooth that won’t bust the resolution.
Wait, I have all of these ingredients. I could make this and have it as a substitute for a snack….hmmm thanks for this recipe.
I like peanut butter as is, but don’t enjoy them with a drink. My DH loves to add it to his protein drink. I will try this for him.
I would totally drink this. Looks so yummy!! Thank you so much for sharing.
okay this is being made tonight! OMG it looks so good!
YUM! Happy to hear it’s gluten free, thanks for sharing!
This sounds fantastic. I look forward to trying this recipe.
Anything gluten free – I’m all up for that! <3
This looks absolutely delicious. It is important to have treats like this that one can enjoy from time to time.
That looks delicious! I was diagnosed right before Christmas with high cholesterol, so I definitely need to start adding low fat recipes to my list! Thank you!
Sounds like a great combo to me! I could go for one now if the kids weren’t asleep!
i love the combo of peanut butter and chocolate so im sure i would find this delicious.
While this sounds absolutely delicious I unfortunately won’t be able to drink it because of my nut allergies. Hubby and the kids though would totally enjoy it.
That does sound like it would give some chocolate craving satisfaction. I’m glad for the sake of your family member’s appendages that you made it! 😉
I was actually proud of myself, I did pretty good about my eating this holiday. I just hope I can keep it going. This sounds too good to be low fat.
I would not mind trying this one, it sounds so good. I love that there are very few ingredients.
Oh, this sounds absolutely fantastic. I love peanut butter and chocolate together.
This sounds really good! I can get quite difficult with my chocolate cravings while I’m dieting. Good to know there’s a cure.
Great sounding drink! I think we all get a little big for our britches over the holidays!
This sounds something that I would love. Sadly, I can’t make it here at home, my son is allergic to peanuts.
I have my chocolate cravings too. Every time I try to diet, chocolate kind of gets in the way.
Oh yum yum yum! I need some recipes like this for treats. Sounds great!
It’s a beautiful thing when something is both healthy and delicious!
Oops- so sorry I called you Patty, Pam! To many tabs open at once.
No problem, Linda. 🙂 I appreciate you commenting! 🙂
This sounds so unique!!
This looks like the answer to a lot of prayers! I manage to go about 4 days before the chocolate cravings take over. I’m going to try this for sure!!
This looks good and easy to whip fast when a craving hits! I am going to need this because my chocolate cravings can get pretty intense!
Oh yeeeaaaah, that looks like my kind of drink! Peanut butter and chocolate were made to be together! 🙂
That actually sounds really good. I am currently on a diet but continue to crave chocolate, I will have to try this out!
I take my chocolate syrup and make a quick, small glass of chocolate milk. Other than that I have a handful of chocolates in my purse, I’ve only ate 1 since Christmas. The shake looks good though, thank you for posting the recipe.
Awesome recipe! I just started my diet so now when I need a chocolate fix, I drink my chocolate protein drink 🙂
I have family members that are on gluten-free diets. This recipe is a keeper!
I’ve got all the ingredients for this. Gonna make one! Looks yummy!
Well, that looks good! And I totally understand the literal “too big for my britches”. **SIGH**
That looks, and sounds, delish. I love chocolate and peanut butter together.
YUM! This looks so good!
Low fat and delicious! What more could a girl want?
How can you go wrong with chocolate and peanutbutter???
I love the sound of this! Im adding this to my list of healthy foods that are yummy too-thanks!
I love this recipe! It is always nice to find good gluten-free treats.
BTW – I love the new site design!
Now that sounds seriously good! Since I am on Keto I can make this really luscious since we use cream and not milk. Oh yeah, this will be good!
You had me at peanut butter. This would certainly curb any sweets crave. I just discovered powdered peanut butter for smoothies, I wonder if I could use that here….
Patty- you are a life saver! I put on a pound or two myself over the Holidays- and feel uncomfortable in my brand new pair of jeans. I’ve started eating clean again- but the urge to eat dark chocolate won out yesterday. This recipe may be my salvation! Thank you.
Love when healthy stuff actually tastes good and this would certainly fit that bill! Thanks for sharing, will have to try soon!
Oh my that sounds good. I bet my husband would love this.
a high protein drink with chocolate? YES PLEASE!
Chocolate and peanut butter….yes please! Oh so yummy! I adore the combo and I love this is a much healthier option than say a chocolate shake.
MMMM!
That looks yummy!
I am a big chocolate nut too. Even if it’s just a little taste I need some every day.
I remember reading somewhere that dark chocolate is good for you so I am sticking with that. 😉
Cool, like a drinkable Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup! I like to drink flavored teas with a bit of sweetener to help curb the cravings.
Sounds delicious. This is the second chocolate post I have come across today I think someone is trying to tell me something. Mainly to get to the store and do something about this chocolate craving. Thank you for the idea.
Ooh this sounds SO good! I think that I have all the ingredients on hand too! Thanks for a GREAT option for a good for you snack! Much needed after the holidays!
Chocolate and low fat???Yes, please 🙂 I would have it any time in the day! Thanks for sharing the recipe 🙂
My kids would go bananas for this Chocolate and peanut butter drink, I would definitely try this
Chocolate and peanut butter were meant to be eaten (or drank) together. This sounds amazing!
Holiday does put on a pound or two, but it’s sooo gooooooooooooooood. 🙂 This sounds good too.
This would not be a drink for me even though it is gluten free?
oh gosh, that’s sad. what’s not to love about peanut butter and chocolate together? i suppose if you are allergic to peanut butter….
This looks great; I can’t believe it’s actually pretty good for you! I don’t think you’re the only one who overindulged over the holidays; let’s just say my slimmest-fitting jeans are not able to be zipped up right now. LOL
Sounds good. Love that it is gluten free!
oh yummy, peanut butter and chocolate I am game!
Monday, my hubs goes in the Cleveland Clinic for knee surgery. After he gets home, he will need to get a lot of protein to heal. I plan on making him some protein shakes for his afternoon snack.
I think I have been on a perpetual diet since I was born! Now that I am also diabetic I keep a bag of Hersey’s Kisses on the freezer and when the craving gets too much to bare I grab one or two and indulge away–hey it is better then going crazy on someone!!