Oreo-Inspired Protein Cookies
Makes 6 sandwich cookies.
Servings: 6 sandwich cookies
Calories: 106kcal
Ingredients
Cookies:
- ⅓ cup cashew butter 80g
- 2 tablespoons filtered water 30ml (or more, add by the teaspoon)
- 2 packets stevia 2g
- 2 tablespoons natural chocolate whey protein 14g
- 2 tablespoons chocolate pea protein blend 18.5g
- 1 tablespoon black cocoa powder 5g
Filling:
- ¼ cup confectioners style erythritol 60g
- 1 tablespoon filtered water 15ml
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F (163C).
- Mix cashew butter, water, and stevia until combined. Start with only 2 tablespoons of water.
- Add protein powders and cocoa, and mix to combine. You may need to use your hands. And if you need more water, add by the teaspoon.
- Roll or press the dough to flatten (easier to roll between sheets of parchment paper).
- Use a cookie cutter to cut 12 circles, and lay them on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
- Bake for about 12 minutes, or until firm.
- Remove from oven and let cool.
- Mix confectioners erythritol with water.
- Turn 6 cookies over, and spread with icing. Top with additional cookies. Enjoy!
Notes
A note about substitutions: You could use all vegan or all whey protein in these cookies (for most whey powders). If you go with all whey, start with only 1 tablespoon of water.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Erythritol: 10g