Lifestyle
Protein Whoopie Pies – Living in Yellow
Who says healthier versions of a classic sweet staple can’t also taste deliciousssss! These protein “whoopie pie” sandwich cookies are fun, easy, and seriously yummy when you’re in the mood for a sweet treat [without all the extra sugar!].
Note: this is the protein powder I used!
p.s. looking for other healthy swaps of your faves? Check out these ideas!
Protein Whoopie Pies
A classic favorite sweet treat, but with less of the sweet and more of the protein please!
-
1/2
cup
oat flour
I just blended oats in a blender! -
1/4
cup
cocoa powder -
1
scoop
chocolate protein powder -
1/4
tsp
baking soda -
pinch
salt -
1/4
cup
applesauce -
3
tbsp
honey or maple syrup -
1
egg -
1
tsp
vanilla -
1-2
tsp
almond milk
optional if dough is too dry
Filling
-
1/4
cup
cottage cheese
blended until smooth -
1
scoop
vanilla protein powder -
1-2
tsp
honey -
1/2
tsp
vanilla
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees
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Mis everything until it’s a large dough ball and then roll into 16 balls and flatten
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After cooled, sandwich 1-2 tbsp of filling between two cookies
recipe credit: @snackinwithsquigzzz on IG
