It was spring break here last week. Because we had no travel plans and the Caveman was away on business, it was challenging to do “fun things” with the kids, especially because the weather sucked. I mean royally sucked. Here’s how my workouts went. Notice something missing?
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: 6 Miles Tempo Rrun
Wednesday: Yoga
Thursday: 5x1000m + Strength
Friday: Plyometric Intervals
Saturday: Run 10 miles
Sunday: CrossFit +20 mins. stairs
By the looks of my training, you’d never know I had a triathlon coming up, now would you? No bike, no swim, no bricks. With the kids home for spring break, I failed to make it to the gym. That’s ok. I hope my man-bun stalker moved on to another conquest.
In addition to daily track practice, lots of friends over and a viewing of Beauty and the Beast, the kids and I had some fun in the kitchen creating Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Eggs.
Who doesn’t adore a delicious peanut butter egg? This recipe is a healthier, more satisfying twist on that old favorite. They’re a little less sweet but decadent all the same. The magic happens when I add a scoop of vanilla protein powder to the mix. As a result, these eggs have more protein and way less sugar than their counterparts you see in the candy aisle plus you’re getting branch-chain amino acids, which are so important to recovery and rebuilding muscles.
They’re deceptively simple to make and require just a few ingredients. I couldn’t resist the egg-shape for spring but feel free to make them in any shape you like.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Eggs
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- ⅔C Peanut butter (any nut butter works)
- 1 Scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
- 3T Milk (give or take), I used almond milk
- 1C Chocolate chips, melted (I used bittersweet)
- Assorted garnishes for decoration, optional
- Combine first 3 ingredients and mix together until well combined
- Shape tablespoon-sized pieces of "dough" into an egg shape and place on waxed paper.
- Dip in melted chocolate.
- Decorate if desired.
- Chill until chocolate is hardened,
- Store in refrigerator
What was fun for you this week? Was it spring break? Did you race?
CUTE EGGS!!!!! 🙂
If that man bun dude ain’t using you to help get him moving, I would be careful. Too many weirdos in this world!!!
I’m obsessed with Reeses peanut butter cups so you know I’ll be trying this recipe!
I love this idea! Chocolate and PB are two of my favorite foods. Good job getting in the workouts even if they didnt look how you wanted.
You are on a roll with these recipes, my friend! I need to make these too. Man bun would be eating these out of your hand, by the way.
Holy shit! Reese’s cups are my all time favorite “candy bar” so this WILL be made in my kitchen this week and I will eat it all and pretend that it’s okay to eat it all! 🙂
I saw Beauty and the Beast on Friday too! I thought it was great! I am obsessed with recess peanut butter cups! Those eggs look yummy!
OMG….can you ship me a case (a big case, not a tiny one) of these? These are getting pinned and hopefully whipped up in my kitchen.
Wow. That looks easy enough and delicious too. The egg shape is very appropriate, btw. Did you like Beauty and the Beast? I want to see it. Thanks for linking, Marcia!
I have been wanting to see Beauty and the Beast but I have no one to go see it with. I have heard it is excellent! I gotta say, I do not like peanut butter eggs. I know I am probably the only person. But I do not like the combination of peanut butter and chocolate. But I have a friend that loves them. I will have to share this recipe with her. I’m sure they are tastier and healthier than the Reese’s version.
Well sign me up for those! They look delicious. You had lots of biking last month one week won;t set you back too much
These look AMAZING!!!
We had spring break last week, too. For my son. I get reprieve this week but then the following week is my daughter’s break. It will be interesting to juggle my workouts!
Those look delicious. Great idea to make your own. Hope you have a better training week!
well, yum! I need these 🙂
Yum!
I’m sure you’ll be back in the pool this week. If it EVER warms up here (is actually supposed to next week), I might make it in myself. Or not. Have a great week!
Isn’t this weather just draining!!?? I need some sunshine as I think it’s been missing along with my motivation to run further than 2 miles, LOL!
The eggs look yummy!! Have a great week!
I have a Luna bar at the end of work each day, and I like the chocolate/peanut butter combo. It’s not sweet, and I get the protein I want before my workouts.
How did you know Reese’s Peanut Butter eggs are my weakness?? Thank you for sharing this healthier recipe. I’ve made peanut butter cups using Beachbody Chocolate Shakeology and they were pretty good! Can’t wait to try your version!
These sound incredible! I want to try them with almond butter.
Wow. Those look scrumptious! Yum!
Yum, these eggs look delish!
I am a huge Reece’s fiend so I will be all over these! I may even share these with my kids…or maybe not 😉
I just made some peanut butter cups last week! Adding in the scoop of protein powder is smart to boost the protein content; I’ve never tried it before so I’ll have to give it a whirl soon!
You’re definitely tempting me with this recipe. I love anything with peanut butter and chocolate!
You know, I’ve been anti-chocolate bc of Dreamboat working for a chocolate factory, but these look too good to pass up. I might have to try them!!
What a great idea! Peanut butter eggs are such an integral part of Easter!
Our spring break weather was gross, too, and I also struggled with fun things to do with little man. We made it work but it was a little disappointing.
These look so, so good! Love the idea of healthy chocolate eggs!
good idea to throw the man-bun stalker off a little- let’s keep him guessing! If you would like to make some of these and bring them to Utah with you they might make me run faster! 🙂 XXOO
Marcia – this is just such insanely delicious and smart recipe! I want to try one right now actually:)
Pinning and making them!
Happy Easter!
Can some bunny please put these in my Easter basket? Peanut butter and chocolate is a weakness of mine!
Oh goodness these looks so good! Way to many great recipes out there!
These sound absolutely amazing! I love that you added the protein powder to this treat too. I pinned this to try, YUM!!!
I want to make these. Do you think it will work if I use Whey Protein instead of Pea Protein?