With Valentine's Day around the corner, you might be wondering what to gift your loved ones. Roses are just so last year. That’s exactly why we dreamt up this special charcuterie board that houses everything from cheese and cookies to nuts and fruits. The true highlight? The star of the spread: a Fudge Brownie Dip that’s as decadent as it is packed with better-for-you ingredients.
You’ll need cashews, cocoa powder, maple syrup, almond milk, vanilla extract and, of course, 1 scoop of Vital Proteins® Original Collagen Peptides($25; shop now on vitalproteins.com). Just blend, serve and enjoy. Why collagen? Adding this collagen powder to recipes is a must-have because it’s unflavored, odorless and easily dissolves in hot and cold liquids. It’s versatile enough to stir into any recipe, sweet or savory.
Ready to get creative? Try out this collagen recipe – just in time for Cupid’s big day.
Chocolate Fudge Brownie Dip
Yields 4-6 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 C raw cashews (soaked in boiled water for 15 minutes)
- 1/4 C cocoa powder
- 1/3 C maple syrup
- 1 scoop Vital Proteins® Original Collagen Peptides
- 2-3 T almond milk
- 1 t vanilla extract
Directions:
- Blend all of the ingredients together in a food processor until smooth.
- Scoop into a bowl and enjoy with berries, croissant or biscuits!
