How much protein do I need?
Ingredients
- 1 scoop (33g) NoFuss Essentials Whey Protein (Vanilla Birthday Cake)
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup mashed ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of sea/Himalayan salt
- Dark chocolate chips, chopped nuts, dried fruit(Optional add-ons)
Protein Breakup
- 1 scoop (33g) NoFuss Essentials Whey Protein~ 24g Protein
- 1 cup(96g) almond flour~ 20.5g Protein
- 1/4 cup coconut flour~ 5.4g Protein
- 1/4 cup mashed ripe banana~ 0.5g Protein
Recipe
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine almond flour, vanilla flavoured whey protein powder, coconut flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, mashed ripe bananas , honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. If the dough is too dry, you can add a splash of almond milk to help bring it together.
- Fold in any optional add-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion out the dough and place it onto the prepared baking sheet. Use your hands or a fork to flatten each cookie slightly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
(assuming the recipe yields 12 cookies)
