Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Roasted Sunflower Protein Cookies

Perfect lunchbox or after-school/after work snack! Full of healthy fats and satiating protein to keep you fuller, longer.

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Roasted Sunflower Protein Cookies




Ingredients:

1/2 cup sweet rice flour
1 scoop (33 grams) vanilla whey protein (I used Cellucor)
1/4 cup coconut sugar (or regular)
3 tablespoons nut butter of choice (I used sunflower butter)
1 flax egg (or regular egg)*
3 tablespoons roasted sunflower seed kernels
2 tablespoons water

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. Mix all ingredients until a dough forms. Divide into 9 cookies shapes. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Bake for 12 minutes. Enjoy!

*Flax egg: Mix together 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons water. Allow to sit 5 minutes before use.

Nutrition Info (1 cookie): 97 calories, 4 g Fat, 9.5 g Carbohydrates, 4.5 g Protein