PrOATein Bites
Fuel your day with these PrOATein Bites—a satisfying snack packed with protein, oats and dark chocolate. Perfect for busy mornings, post-workout fuel or a grab-and-go treat.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour or almond meal
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/4 cup butter, room temperature
- 1/8 cup applesauce
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 cup sugar or sugar substitute
- 2 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, applesauce and protein powder.
- Gradually beat the egg whites into the butter and sugar mixture.
- Add the almond flour, oats, salt, vanilla and baking soda in with the other ingredients and mix well.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on a non-stick baking pan.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cookies rise and the edges have browned.
Nutritional Analysis
Servings: 12
Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 147
Fat: 10 g
Fiber: 1.6 g
Carbohydrates: 11.3 g
Protein: 5 g
Recipe provided by Cooper Clinic Nutrition.