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Protein-Packed Sweet Pastry Delight

Enjoy a Guilt-Free Sweet Treat with a Protein Boost

8servings
35 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Protein-Packed Sweet Pastry Delight

About this recipe

This protein-packed sweet pastry offers a delicious and healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt. Perfect for breakfast or an on-the-go snack, it combines wholesome ingredients like almond flour and protein powder to give you energy and nutrition with every bite.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup vanilla plant-based protein powder
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped almonds or pecans (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 3

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, honey, almond milk, and vanilla extract.

  4. 4

    Stir the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until a dough forms.

  5. 5

    Fold in the chopped nuts if desired.

  6. 6

    Shape the dough into a ball and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  7. 7

    Flatten the dough to about 1/2 inch thick.

  8. 8

    Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Chef's tip

Feel free to substitute any nut or seed butter for coconut oil for an added flavor twist. Enjoy this pastry as a part of a balanced diet.

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