If you are like me and read elitefts™ daily, then you probably have seen numerous posts about Carb Back-Loading, along with some pretty nifty recipe substitutions for the low carb portion of the diet plan. I personally love Carb Back-Loading, and it’s done wonders for my physique and my training. However, if you’re trying to stay relatively close to a weight class, eating all those crazy sweets isn’t always an option. And let’s face it, you usually get cravings for sweets on your off day...which is a total pain in the ass.  Well, with some experimenting of my own, I have managed to make a nice low carb treat that really packs a punch to help in recovery and keep those lifts climbing. Behold! The recipe for seriously the easiest dessert that's not only delicious, but will also make you want to keep coming back for more. The best part is that you can take it to work, school, meets...just about everywhere you go!

What You’ll Need:

The following ingredients make one serving, but trust me, go ahead and make two or three!

  • 1 scoop of Chocolate Whey Isolate Protein Powder
  • 2-3 Tbsp of Organic Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 2 Tbsp of Natural, Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • A few pinches of Stevia
  • ¼ Cup of Water
  • 3-5 grams of Leucine Powder (optional)

How to Make it:

  1. Place the protein powder, cocoa powder, stevia, and leucine in a soup-size bowl.
  2. Add in ¼ cup of water.
  3. Mix with a fork or whisk until it resembles a battery-like texture. It should be a nice dark brown.
  4. Add 2-3 Tbsp of peanut butter and continue to whisk until the substance becomes a bit tougher.
  5. Enjoy! I like to stick mine in the freezer for 5-10 minutes to let it harden a bit more.

Bonus:

I don’t know about you, but who doesn’t enjoy cake? I know that in one of his videos Clint Darden mentioned eating a whole cake every few days if you’re trying to pack on pounds and get stupid strong. Well, if you’re one of those lucky guys (or gals), use the “pudding” as syrup. Simply microwave it in the bowl for about 30-45 seconds, pour it on top of your cake, and enjoy the surplus of calories with some extra protein. Besides, who eats meat with their cake anyways?

Be sure to let me know what you think!