Almost like a chocolate milkshake!!

jandjsmom · 07-04-2012, 04:54 PM

I tend to make-up lots of little things to eat, but rarely post the recipe. I like things kind of simple so nothing is really all that exciting, but I had to share what I just made up!!

I was craving ice cream since we just got home from swimming at the in-laws and everyone was eating homemade ice cream. And I came up with a quickie chocolate milkshake that was absolutely delish!! Just thought I would share...

1/2 cup or so of unsweetened coconut milk
1/4 cup lowfat Daisy cottage cheese (don't say yuck....can't taste it, only makes it super thick!)
2 t. Hershey's Special Dark Cocoa
2 t. instant espresso
2 packets truvia
2 t. SF vanilla Torani

lots of ice

Blend in Magic Bullet or blender

Hope someone else enjoys this as much as I just did!!

Happy 4th of July.......Proud to be an American

rose1 · 07-04-2012, 04:58 PM

Sounds absolutely delicious.

Barbo · 07-04-2012, 05:21 PM

Rose1 I am in a knitting group as well. We make baby layettes
for the U.S. Marine Corp., Camp Pendleton, Ca. We also knit beanies
to go beneath helmets and cooling scarves. Congratulations for
serving your country as well.

rosethorns · 07-04-2012, 05:21 PM

Sounds great!

ouizoid · 07-04-2012, 05:33 PM

I made this. Soo good!

Brendajm · 07-05-2012, 04:22 AM

I make a milkshake like this using frozen almond milk cubes. It is really good. Not as nicely with the almond cubes.

tea cup · 07-05-2012, 03:06 PM

Thank you for posting the chocolate milkshake recipe!! It is delicious. I didn't have dark chocolate cocoa so I used one tablespoon of regular Hershey's cocoa. Didn't have espresso powder so I used a half teaspoon of instant coffee.

Your "experiments" may seem simple and not worth posting to you, but I for one of probably many would love to read about your "simple" concoctions. Thanks again and happy creating to you.

jandjsmom · 07-05-2012, 03:49 PM

So glad that some of you are enjoying this!! I think this will become my dessert each night for awhile!!

pooticus · 07-05-2012, 05:27 PM

Wow! Looks fantastic!!

ravenrose · 07-06-2012, 10:06 AM

you can also thicken with a quarter teaspoon of xanthan gum or a bit more than that of glucomannan powder instead of the cottage cheese to lower the carbs. all delicious!

pocahontas · 07-06-2012, 10:14 AM

Yum, Im going to try this tonight!

shirlc · 07-06-2012, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jandjsmom

I tend to make-up lots of little things to eat, but rarely post the recipe. I like things kind of simple so nothing is really all that exciting, but I had to share what I just made up!!

I just love simple recipes. When I see one with lots of ingredients or steps...I'm kind of discouraged from trying it.

Will definitely try this!

Vilya · 07-06-2012, 05:30 PM

Would unsweetened almond milk work, too? This sounds awesome!

jandjsmom · 07-06-2012, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vilya

Would unsweetened almond milk work, too? This sounds awesome!

I am sure almond milk would work just fine. I just am one of the few that really does not care for it! I just found the coconut milk a few weeks ago and love it!!

Vilya · 07-07-2012, 06:34 AM

Thanks, I will try it with almond milk and xanthan gum, as Ravenrose suggested (just to keep the carbs down a little more).

One last question: I assume that the "t." you have listed in the ingredients is tablespoons and not teaspoons, correct?

jandjsmom · 07-07-2012, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vilya

Thanks, I will try it with almond milk and xanthan gum, as Ravenrose suggested (just to keep the carbs down a little more).

One last question: I assume that the "t." you have listed in the ingredients is tablespoons and not teaspoons, correct?

It is teaspoons. Hope you enjoy!! I am about to make one now, and going to experiment and add in some spinach! The green shakes are "all the rage" right now and people swear you can't taste it. I will let everyone know!

jandjsmom · 07-07-2012, 07:16 AM

WOW!!! You really can't taste the spinach. I am in shock.

The color isn't really great, but the taste is still the same!!

jandjsmom · 07-07-2012, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vilya

Thanks, I will try it with almond milk and xanthan gum, as Ravenrose suggested (just to keep the carbs down a little more).

One last question: I assume that the "t." you have listed in the ingredients is tablespoons and not teaspoons, correct?

I use the Daisy brand of 2% cottage cheese. There are only 2 carbs in 1/4 cup, BUT....7 grams of protein!! To me, the trade off is worth it. The protein is what will keep you full and nourish your body.

I guess it depends on how you are having the shake. Now that I know that I can't taste the spinach, I will have this for breakfast. The CC is about the same as adding in protein powder and is what makes the shake so thick.

Also, I am using the So Delicious brand of unsweetened coconut milk.

Vilya · 07-07-2012, 09:09 AM

I'm glad I asked about the Tbsp. vs. tsp! I had it wrong. LOL

I don't know if I'm brave enough to add spinach. I'll have to work up the courage.

vanilla_latte · 07-10-2012, 12:36 PM

This is delish!!! I substituted some stuff with what I had on hand or just because

:

Silk Unsweetened Almond Milk
Instant coffee (just 1 tsp.)
SF DaVinci Cookie Dough syrup

I'm on the JUDDD plan, so I used this as a snack yesterday (Down Day) and today I used it for breakfast and added a whole egg to it and some cream to add some calories for my Up Day.

This rocks and it's so easy!! Thanks for the recipe!

pocahontas · 01-23-2013, 11:08 AM

Made this last night, topped with a little whipped cream. DELISH!!!!

07-04-2012, 04:54 PM	#1
jandjsmom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 453 Gallery: jandjsmom Stats: 155/128.2/127 5'4" WOE: Low Carb/ IF Start Date: June 2011	Almost like a chocolate milkshake!! I tend to make-up lots of little things to eat, but rarely post the recipe. I like things kind of simple so nothing is really all that exciting, but I had to share what I just made up!! I was craving ice cream since we just got home from swimming at the in-laws and everyone was eating homemade ice cream. And I came up with a quickie chocolate milkshake that was absolutely delish!! Just thought I would share... 1/2 cup or so of unsweetened coconut milk 1/4 cup lowfat Daisy cottage cheese (don't say yuck....can't taste it, only makes it super thick!) 2 t. Hershey's Special Dark Cocoa 2 t. instant espresso 2 packets truvia 2 t. SF vanilla Torani lots of ice Blend in Magic Bullet or blender Hope someone else enjoys this as much as I just did!! Happy 4th of July.......Proud to be an American __________________ *Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right. Henry Ford

07-04-2012, 05:21 PM	#3
Barbo Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern Ca. San Juan Capistrano Posts: 3,304 Gallery: Barbo Stats: 225/155/136 WOE: Low Carb Diabetic Plan Start Date: August 2005	Milkshake sounds good. Rose1 I am in a knitting group as well. We make baby layettes for the U.S. Marine Corp., Camp Pendleton, Ca. We also knit beanies to go beneath helmets and cooling scarves. Congratulations for serving your country as well.

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07-04-2012, 04:58 PM	#2
rose1 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 25,300 Gallery: rose1 WOE: Vegetarian SB Start Date: June, 2005	Sounds absolutely delicious.

07-04-2012, 05:21 PM	#4
rosethorns Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup. WA Posts: 4,656 Gallery: rosethorns Stats: 252/140/150 WOE: atkins I eat non allergic food Start Date: restarted 1-07	Sounds great!

07-04-2012, 05:33 PM	#5
ouizoid Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,973 Gallery: ouizoid Stats: 225/165/145 WOE: JUDDD	I made this. Soo good!

07-05-2012, 04:22 AM	#6
Brendajm Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2004 Location: lancaster, Pa Posts: 1,613 Gallery: Brendajm Stats: 130/117/115 WOE: was atkins, now maintenance Start Date: march, 2004	I make a milkshake like this using frozen almond milk cubes. It is really good. Not as nicely with the almond cubes.

07-05-2012, 03:06 PM	#7
tea cup Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 537 Gallery: tea cup Stats: 145/127/124? 5'2" WOE: UDDDD for health primarily, secondly for wt loss	Thank you for posting the chocolate milkshake recipe!! It is delicious. I didn't have dark chocolate cocoa so I used one tablespoon of regular Hershey's cocoa. Didn't have espresso powder so I used a half teaspoon of instant coffee. Your "experiments" may seem simple and not worth posting to you, but I for one of probably many would love to read about your "simple" concoctions. Thanks again and happy creating to you.

07-05-2012, 03:49 PM	#8
jandjsmom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 453 Gallery: jandjsmom Stats: 155/128.2/127 5'4" WOE: Low Carb/ IF Start Date: June 2011	So glad that some of you are enjoying this!! I think this will become my dessert each night for awhile!!

07-05-2012, 05:27 PM	#9
pooticus Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2004 Location: somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 21,110 Gallery: pooticus Stats: 314/220.4/150 WOE: PersonalPlan Start Date: Nov.20, 2007 (restart)	Wow! Looks fantastic!!

07-06-2012, 10:06 AM	#10
ravenrose . Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 9,174 Gallery: ravenrose Stats: lost 130 lb so far, and miles to go before I sleep WOE: low carb controlled calorie Start Date: June, 2009	you can also thicken with a quarter teaspoon of xanthan gum or a bit more than that of glucomannan powder instead of the cottage cheese to lower the carbs. all delicious!

07-06-2012, 10:14 AM	#11
pocahontas Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 14,992 Gallery: pocahontas Stats: Pregnant!	Yum, Im going to try this tonight!

07-06-2012, 05:30 PM	#13
Vilya Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,755 Gallery: Vilya Stats: 285/184/170 WOE: LC/HF for T2 diabetes Start Date: Sept. 2011	Would unsweetened almond milk work, too? This sounds awesome!

07-07-2012, 06:34 AM	#15
Vilya Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,755 Gallery: Vilya Stats: 285/184/170 WOE: LC/HF for T2 diabetes Start Date: Sept. 2011	Thanks, I will try it with almond milk and xanthan gum, as Ravenrose suggested (just to keep the carbs down a little more). One last question: I assume that the "t." you have listed in the ingredients is tablespoons and not teaspoons, correct?

07-07-2012, 07:16 AM	#17
jandjsmom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 453 Gallery: jandjsmom Stats: 155/128.2/127 5'4" WOE: Low Carb/ IF Start Date: June 2011	WOW!!! You really can't taste the spinach. I am in shock. The color isn't really great, but the taste is still the same!!

07-07-2012, 09:09 AM	#19
Vilya Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,755 Gallery: Vilya Stats: 285/184/170 WOE: LC/HF for T2 diabetes Start Date: Sept. 2011	I'm glad I asked about the Tbsp. vs. tsp! I had it wrong. LOL I don't know if I'm brave enough to add spinach. I'll have to work up the courage.

07-10-2012, 12:36 PM	#20
vanilla_latte Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: In my happy place! Posts: 1,609 Gallery: vanilla_latte Stats: Weigh/Too/Much! WOE: LC/JUDDD Start Date: Oh, ya know..every morning!	This is delish!!! I substituted some stuff with what I had on hand or just because : Silk Unsweetened Almond Milk Instant coffee (just 1 tsp.) SF DaVinci Cookie Dough syrup I'm on the JUDDD plan, so I used this as a snack yesterday (Down Day) and today I used it for breakfast and added a whole egg to it and some cream to add some calories for my Up Day. This rocks and it's so easy!! Thanks for the recipe!

01-23-2013, 11:08 AM	#21
pocahontas Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 14,992 Gallery: pocahontas Stats: Pregnant!	Made this last night, topped with a little whipped cream. DELISH!!!!