High Protein Chocolate Goodies

Need a quick, healthy pick-me-up? Try these healthy chocolate candies with coconut, nuts and textured vegetable protein.

Ingredients:

• 2 3-4 oz large bars dark chocolate
• 1 cup textured vegetable protein
• 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Directions:

Melt chocolate in a double boiler. Add other ingredients and mix well. Use a tablespoon to drop onto wax paper then refrigerate.

Number of Servings: about 20 drops.

Notes from the Cook: In place of last 2 ingredients you can use chopped nuts, raisins, high protein cereal, seeds (flax, sunflower, pumpkin) soy nuts, dry edamame, or bran.