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Keto Protein Packed Vanilla Almond Frosting Recipe

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Atkins Keto Protein Packed Vanilla Almond Frosting
0.9g
Net Atkins Count TM
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Style:American
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Phase: Phase 1
Difficulty: Moderate
* Any adjustments made to the serving values will only update the ingredients of that recipe and not change the directions.
2.7g

Protein

9g

Fat

93.8cal

Calories

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INGREDIENTS

  • 4 Tbsp Cream Cheese, original
  • 1 scoop (1 scoop= 31 g) Quest Vanilla Milkshake Protein Powder
  • 1 cup, fluid (yields 2 cups whipped) Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 0 1/2 tsp Almond Extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. With an electric mixer blend together the softened cream cheese and protein powder until smooth.  Set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl whip the heavy cream with the almond extract until doubled in volume.
  3. Gently add 1/3 of the whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture blending by hand until smooth.  Add another 3rd of the whipped cream folding it into the mixture until well blended.  Add the final 3rd of the whipped cream, folding until fully incorporated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.  Makes about 1 1/2 cups, 2 tbsp per serving.  Use to decorate cupcakes or your favorite vanilla cake.

Cooking Tip

We love the idea of customizing this recipe to make it your own! If you add any ingredients, just be sure to keep an eye on net carbs.