What's a girl to do with lots of hazelnut butter and chocolate protein powders? Make Chocolate Hazelnut Protein Tartlets!
The crust is similar to my other pie and tarte crusts, but I used chocolate Warrior Blend protein instead of the usual vanilla rice protein. Warrior Blend protein is a blend of pea protein with other (non-soy) plant proteins. It is one of my favorites for baking, and it makes some amazing Frosted Chocolate Protein Pancakes!
These Chocolate Hazelnut Protein Tartlets are filled with a simple mix of chocolate whey protein and hazelnut butter. I make my own hazelnut butter by putting hazelnut meal in the food processor. You can also make it from whole hazelnuts the same way.
If you're a fan of chocolate hazelnut treats, give these Chocolate Hazelnut Protein Tartlets a try!
๐ฅฃ Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
Crust:
- 3 tablespoons hazelnut butter 48g
- 3 tablespoons water 45ml
- ยผ cup chocolate pea protein blend 25g
Filling:
- ยฝ cup chocolate whey protein powder 45g
- 3 tablespoons water 45ml
- 1 tablespoon hazelnut butter 16g
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F (163C).
- Start to make the crust by mixing the hazelnut butter and water.
- Add Warrior Blend protein powder and mix well. If the batter is too sticky (sticks to your fingers), add a little more protein powder.
- Divide mix into 3 parts, and press each into a large silicone muffin cup. Be sure to press the crust in so that the sides come up higher than the middle.
- Bake at 325F (163C) for about 8-12 minutes, or until firm to the touch.
- Let crusts cool slightly while you mix the whey protein powder and water. Add in hazelnut butter.
- Remove crusts from the silicone cups, and fill with chocolate hazelnut filling.
- Top each with a hazelnut, if desired (not included in macros). Enjoy!
- Store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Hazelnut butter can be made by processing hazelnuts (or hazelnut flour) in a food processor.
Andrรฉa
Hi Iraa,
I haven't tried it, but I don't think whey would work well in the crust. I think it would come out a bit rubbery. The proteins bake up very differently. Pea or rice protein would be good substitutes.
Thanks for writing in!
Andrรฉa
Iraa Kadchha
Can I sub the warrior protein for whey in the crust?