Chocolate Protein Spread

The recipe makes 6 servings

Ingredients:

1 cup (135g) hazelnuts
1 Tbsp melted coconut oil
2 scoops (79.5g) HLTH Code Chocolate
2 Tbsp (15g) unsweetened cocoa powder
3 Tbsp (37.5g) monk fruit sweetener

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F. Add hazelnuts to a baking sheet. Toast the hazelnuts, stirring halfway through for 10 minutes or until lightly toasted.

Place the warm hazelnuts onto a clean cloth, and rub them to remove their skin.

Add the hazelnuts to a food processor. Process until the hazelnuts are nearly smooth. Drizzle in the coconut oil and process until you have a smooth butter.

Add the remaining ingredients and process until smooth.

Transfer the homemade spread into the jar.

Use as desired.

Nutritional breakdown per serving (recipe makes 6)

211 Calories
7.5g Protein
18.3g Fat
4.1g Fiber
12.5g Total Carbs
4.8g NET Carbs

Dr. Benjamin Bikman

Author

Dr. Benjamin Bikman, PhD, is a metabolic scientist and professor of Physiology & Developmental Biology, widely recognized for his research on insulin resistance, human metabolism, and metabolic health. As an expert in energy regulation and the hormonal drivers of obesity, he has published numerous studies connecting diet, macronutrient balance, and insulin response. Dr. Bikman is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of HLTH Code, where he applies his metabolic research to formulate science-backed nutrition solutions. He is also the author of Why We Get Sick, a leading book on metabolic dysfunction, and is frequently referenced in discussions on low-carb nutrition, protein prioritization, and metabolic wellness.