Fitness influencer shares delicious 10-minute dark chocolate peanut popsicle recipe: 15g protein under 180 calories

Craving some high-protein guilt-free dessert for the weekend? Try this delicious dark chocolate peanut popsicle recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Published on: Jan 23, 2026 4:16 PM IST

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Weekend dessert cravings don’t have to mean going off track or drowning in guilt. If you’re looking for something that feels indulgent but still supports your fitness goals, a high-protein dessert can be the perfect compromise. This easy, make-ahead treat delivers the satisfaction of dark chocolate and peanuts while packing 15 grams of protein per serving, making it an ideal option for weekends when sweet cravings strike but you still want to eat mindfully.

Try out Vanshika's dark chocolate peanut popsicle recipe this weekend! (Instagram)

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Vanshika Khurana, a fitness influencer known as Fit.Khurana on Instagram, has shared a dark chocolate peanut popsicle recipe made with just five simple ingredients, delivering 15 grams of protein in under 180 calories. In an Instagram video shared on January 23, the influencer notes that the recipe comes together in just 10 minutes, adding, “15 grams of protein in just 180 calories. Meet my dark chocolate peanut pops, which only need five ingredients. This is what I do every Friday night because weekends always end up in a calorie surplus, thanks to pastries and ice creams.”

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Check out the recipe below!

Ingredients (serves 4)

Dark chocolate
High protein yoghurt - 300-350g (12.5g protein/100g)
Water - 50-70 ml
Unsweetened protein powder - 1-1.5 scoops
Peanut butter - 1 tbsp
Roasted salted peanuts - 20g
Zero cal sweetener - to taste
For chocolate coating - 70% dark chocolate (half-melted) and some sea salt

Method

In a bowl, whisk together the protein yoghurt, protein powder, sweetener, peanut butter, and a splash of water until smooth. Gently fold in the roasted salted peanuts.
Divide the mixture evenly between four popsicle moulds. Freeze for six to eight hours or overnight until completely set.
Melt the dark chocolate using a double boiler or microwave, then stir in a pinch of sea salt.
Carefully demould the popsicles and dip each one into the melted chocolate, allowing the excess to drip off (about a spoonful on each side).
Place the coated popsicles on parchment paper and freeze for five to 10 minutes until the chocolate hardens. Serve and enjoy in moderation

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Eshana Saha is a fresh face in lifestyle and cultural journalism, bringing a refined, multidisciplinary perspective to the intersection of entertainment, fashion and holistic wellbeing. With less than a year of professional experience, she has quickly adapted to high-pressure editorial environments and currently works full-time with HT Media. Prior to this, she interned for nearly six months with Hindustan Times’ entertainment and lifestyle vertical, where she gained hands-on experience in digital reporting, trend analysis and editorial storytelling. Based in New Delhi, Eshana specialises in comprehensive coverage of major cultural moments — from international film press tours to the curated aesthetics of global fashion showcases, award shows and music-centred events. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from St Xavier’s University, Kolkata, and a Master’s degree in English from the University of Delhi, equipping her with a strong academic foundation and a keen ability to deconstruct complex cultural trends into clear, high-impact narratives. Beyond the red carpet, Eshana has developed a growing focus on health and wellbeing reporting. She bridges the gap between celebrity-driven trends and practical, evidence-informed lifestyle advice, ensuring her work remains both aspirational and grounded in editorial rigour. She has extensively covered the health implications of Delhi’s air pollution crisis, while also playing a key role in amplifying expert-led insights on women’s health and mental wellbeing, helping translate complex medical perspectives into informed, impactful public awareness. An artist at heart, she explores multiple creative forms — from visual arts and music to culinary experiments — and brings a creative’s eye for nuance, texture and detail to every story. Whether analysing runway dynamics or examining emerging wellness movements, she remains committed to accuracy and the highest standards of contemporary journalistic ethics.Read More

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