SIMPLE PROTEIN COOKIES

Hey guys! I’m always getting questions about what to eat around a workout and I’ve shared some blog posts on workout nutrition but today I’m talking…cookies. Yep, I used the words workout, nutrition, and cookie in 1 sentence because #balance. Before we go any further, this is a post-workout cookie and unlike most cookies out there because it’s packed of protein and fiber! This recipe is for a simple cookie that’s packed with plant-based protein, nuts and seeds, and nutrient dense tangy goji berries. Keep reading for what you should be aiming to fuel your body throughout the day and after workouts and why this recipe is a great protein rich snack!

Note: What’s more important than pre and post-workout nutrition is your overall intake during the entire day! Making sure we’re supplying our bodies on a daily basis with nourishing whole foods rich in protein, carbohydrates, healthy fats, fiber and nutrients is key – not just singling out two meals per day (i.e. pre/post workout).

Ingredients:

1 cup pecans, chopped

• 1 cup pecans, chopped

• 1½ cup chickpea flour

• 4 tablespoons plant-based protein powder (optional yet recommended. If not using, use 4 extra tablespoons of chickpea flour)

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1½ teaspoon sea salt

• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

• 2 eggs

• 1/4…“ cup melted coconut oil

• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• 1¼ cup goji berries

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. Using a food processor, grind pecans and oats into a flour, being mindful of not blending too much to make pecan butter.Spoon the mixture into a large bowl and add the chickpea flour, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, sea salt, and sesame seeds.
3. Beat the eggs separately and add in melted coconut oil and vanilla. Combine into the large bowl of dry ingredients and stir until a sticky dough is formed. Stir in goji berries.
4. Take one tablespoon of the dough in your hand and roll into a ball. Lay on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet and flatten the dough using the palm of your hand. Repeat with all the dough.
5. Bake at 350F for 17-20 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before enjoying or store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator.

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