Looking for a way to add some fun to snack time or perhaps a health-related excuse to have dessert for breakfast? Then check out this ingenious coconut cookies recipe!
Our delicious coconut-flavored and protein-rich cookies will satisfy your cravings in no time without compromising your weight loss efforts or commitment to eating clean and high-quality food.
You can have them at any time of the day without feeling bad about indulging – unlike your typical store-bought sweet snacks, these cookies are light, packed with health-promoting nutrients, and full of flavor.
Also, we’d like to recommend them as a pre-workout snack, since they offer a fine balance of clean protein, carbs, fiber and healthy fats that can fuel even the hardest of workouts.
It’s time to get rid of your hidden chocolate chip cookie stash and enter the world of tasty protein-powerhouse snacks!
Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups of shredded unsweetened coconut flakes
- ½ cup of chopped natural, unsalted almonds
- ½ cup of high-quality protein powder (you can also use a flavored one)
- 1/4 cup of raw organic honey
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
- 1/8 cup of water
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Place all ingredients into a large bowl and stir well until you get an even mixture.
If you notice that the mixture is too crumbly, add in another tablespoon of coconut oil or a few ounces of water. If you think it’s too watery, add a bit more protein powder.
Scoop cookies onto a parchment-lined baking sheet using a regular spoon and place them in the oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
The filling
Optionally you can make some filling for the cookies by whipping a cup of cream and adding a scoop of vanilla whey protein powder in it.
This will make the coconut cookies even higher in protein content.
Enjoy your healthy snack !