Vanilla Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut butter is hands down one of my favorite foods! I don't think it is any secret that I also love cookies! Put the two together, and you have what I call Perfection!!

Also known as Vanilla Peanut Butter Cookies! 

Simple and healthy ingredients!

Jamie Eason Vanilla Whey, Jamie Eason Peanut Protein (defatted powdered peanut butter), canned white beans, canned pumpkin, unsweetened vanilla almond milk, egg substitute, baking powder, vanilla, and sweetener of choice.

*any canned white bean will work - great northern, navy, chickpeas, garbanzo*

*sub any milk*

Drain and rinse your beans well.  Puree beans, pumpkin, egg, milk, and vanilla.  Stir in remaining ingredients.  

Depending on what beans and protein powder you use, you may need to add a little extra liquid to blend and mix smooth.  It will be a pudding like consistency.  

I highly suggest using a baking mat or parchment paper.  This batter will stick!

 Drop the batter onto your cookie sheet.  I got 12 cookies.  

Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes.  Be careful not to over bake or they will dry out.  

Now that is a perfect plate of cookies!!

All 12 cookies are only 246 calories! 

They are high protein and low fat.  I love having the entire batch for breakfast! 

I love baking with Jamie Eason Peanut Protein.  It is a powdered peanut protein that is much lower in fat and calories compared to regular peanut butter.  

You just mix it with some water to make it like the real thing! 

 Want to make those Peanut Butter Cookies even better?!

Shmear a little of the peanut butter between two cookies and enjoy the best little Peanut Butter Sandwich ever!

So whether you eat them as is...

Or turn them into delicious little cookie sandwiches...

 I know you will love these healthy, soft, and tasty Vanilla Peanut Butter Cookies!

 Store them in the fridge or freezer for a cold, creamy dessert! 

 Guilt free of course!

Vanilla Peanut Butter Cookies

• 1/2 scoop Jamie Eason Vanilla Whey (15g)
• 2 T Jamie Eason Peanut Protein (14g)
• 1/2 cup canned white beans (130g)
• 1/4 cup canned pumpkin (60g)
• 1 T egg substitute (15g)
• 1T unsweetened vanilla almond milk (15ml)
• 1/2 t vanilla
• 1/2 t baking powder
• sweetener to taste (4-5 packs)

1. Drain and rinse beans
2. Puree beans, pumpkin, egg, milk, and vanilla
3. Stir in remaining ingredients
4. Use baking mat or parchment paper and drop batter onto cookie sheet
5. Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes (do NOT over bake!)
6. Eat plain or mix up some powdered peanut butter and make cookie sandwiches!

Makes 12 cookies

Entire Batch (plain cookies) - 246 calories

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies

I recently got the chance to do some baking with a protein powder from Lean Body for Her at Labrada Nutrition.  I did made some tasty treats with the Vanilla and Chocolate Jamie Eason Isolate Whey.  Check out my full review! 

They seemed to enjoy what I did with the products so they send me some Jamie Eason Peanut Protein to play with too!! It is made from defatted peanuts and natural ingredients.  Similar to PB2 and other powder peanut butters.  

I knew exactly what I wanted to make first!!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies!!

I combined the Chocolate Jamie Eason Whey and Peanut Protein.

You will also need canned pumpkin, canned white beans, unsweetened almond milk, egg substitute, unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla, and sweetener of choice.

*You can use real peanut butter or any nut butter*

I know some of the ingredients sound crazy, but trust me! I am a professional! Well...kinda...

In a blender or food processor, puree the beans, pumpkin, egg, milk, baking powder, and vanilla.

At first it will look kinda like orange humus.  Stir in everything else but the peanut protein and you will have some very chocolatey batter!

You can easily double this recipe to make a bigger batch of brownies, but this recipe makes six.  I used a 5 x 7 rectangle baking dish.  

Coat the dish with nonstick spray and pour the batter.  

Time to get our peanut butter ready! 

You can use as much or as little as you like! I used one serving ( 2 T )

 Add about 1 1/2 T of water to the powder and stir.  

You want it to be a little runny.  Add the water slowly! You can always add more, but you can't take it out! If you want it super sweet, you can add in one sweetener, but I don't think it needs it.  If using regular peanut butter, I suggest microwaving it for a few seconds to thin it out. 

Drizzle the peanut butter all over that brownie batter!

Into the oven for 25 minutes at 350.

Is there anything better than the smell of chocolate and peanut butter?!

Stick a toothpick in the middle and if it comes out clean, they are done!

You would never guess that we used beans and pumpkin to make these soft, chocolatey brownies!!

The best part is that these are super healthy! 

All six brownies are only 315 calories.

You also get a whopping 37 grams of protein!

That's right, brownies for breakfast!

People won't think you are eating healthy when they see you with these.  And they certainly won't believe some of the ingredients when if you let them have a taste. 

These make a perfect snack, dessert, or meal.  

I love having one or two post workout and saving the rest for after.  

Much more fun than just drinking a protein shake!

Are you hungry yet??

What are you waiting for?! Go make these now!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies

• 1 scoop Chocolate Jamie Eason Whey (30g)
• 2 T Jamie Eason Peanut Protein (14g) (sub nut butter for peanut allergy)
• 1/4 cup canned pumpkin (60g)
• 1/2 cup canned white beans (130g) (chickpeas, garbanzo, navy beans...)
• 3 T egg substitute (46g)
• 3 T unsweetened almond milk (46ml)
• 1/2 t vanilla
• 1/2 t baking powder
• 1 T unsweetened cocoa powder
• sweetener to taste (4 packets)

1. Puree beans, pumpkin, egg, milk, and vanilla
2. Stir in everything else except peanut protein
3. In a small bowl, add 1 1/2 T water to powdered peanut butter
4. Coat baking dish (5 x 7) with nonstick spray and pour in brownie batter
5. Drizzle peanut butter on top
6. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes

Makes 6 brownies - 52 calories each

Whole batch - 315 calories 

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LABRADA Nutrition - Jamie Eason Isolate Whey

I am pretty sure it is no secret that I love that baking with protein powder!! I was beyond thrilled and honored when LABRADA Nutrition contacted me and asked if I would try their Lean Body for Her whey in some recipes.  

They sent me two flavors of Jamie Eason Whey Isolate from their Lean Body for Her line. 

Natural Vanilla

Per scoop - 150 calories 3F 6C 25P

Natural Chocolate 

 Per scoop - 150 calories 3F 6C 25P

This whey is great for anyone with celiac disease or a lactose intolerance! 

Too many protein powders are filled with artificial flavors and colors.  None of that in this bag!

I could not wait to start baking!!

*Note that when I use protein powder in baking, I use 30 grams for a scoop to stay consistent*

How about some chocolate cookies for breakfast?!

Make that an entire plate of cookies for only 260 calories! 

Chocolate Pumpkin Protein Cookies

• 1 scoop Chocolate Jamie Eason Whey (30g)
• 1 cup canned pumpkin (240g)
• 1 T egg substitute (15g)
• 2 T oat flour (sub any flour) (10g)
• 1 t cinnamon
• 1/2 t vanilla
• 1/2 t baking powder
• sweetener to taste (3-4 packets)

1. Mix everything together in a bowl
2. Bake at 350 for 18-20 minutes
3. Eat all the cookies

Whole batch - 260 calories 3F 33C 26P

Go ahead! Make everyone jealous by telling them you ate a dozen cookies for breakfast! 

These also freeze well so fell free to make a double or triple batch!

 Some people struggle to get enough veggies in their diet.  If that sounds like you, then try some spinach pancakes! Yes, you read that right! Spinach pancakes!! They taste so good that you will forget you are eating a whole cup of spinach! 

Spinach Pancakes

• 1 scoop Vanilla Jamie Eason Whey (30g)
• 1 cup canned spinach (240g)
• 3 T egg substitute (46g)
• 1/2 t baking powder
• dash salt

1. Drain spinach well
2. Mix protein, egg, baking powder, and salt
3. Stir in spinach
4. Cook like regular pancakes

Macros for whole batch - 178 calories 

4F 11C 28P

Popeye would love these!! 

I cannot wait until next St. Patrick's Day! Everyone will be making these!

I top mine off with a little spray butter, sugar free syrup, and a sprinkle of salt.  Perfection!

Ready for dessert? 

How about some Healthy Chocolate Brownies?

Yes! Soft, chocolatey, delicious brownies that are good for you!!

You could just eat one...but why stop there? The whole batch, all six bars, only has about 270 calories!

Let's get crazy and add some frosting to these already fabulous brownies!

So simple.  Just mix together some fat free cream cheese, a little unsweetened cocoa powder, and some sweetener.  

Now that is what I call dessert!

I guarantee no one will guess the secret ingredients that makes these brownies so soft and moist!

Check out the recipe for yourself.

Healthy Chocolate Brownies

• 1 scoop Chocolate Jamie Eason Whey (30g)
• 1/2 cup chickpeas/garbanzo (130g)
• 1/4 cup canned pumpkin (60g)
• 3 T egg substitute (46g)
• 2 T unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 t vanilla
• 1 T unsweetened cocoa powder (5g)
• 1/2 t baking powder
• sweetener to taste (4-5 packets)

1. Drain and rinse chickpeas
2. Puree chickpeas, pumpkin, egg, and vanilla.  Add about 2 T milk if needed to blend smooth
3. Mix in remaining ingredients
4. Pour into baking dish. Add any extras you like (chocolate chips, nuts...)
5. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes
6. Eat plain or top with healthy frosting! (fat free cream cheese, unsweetened cocoa powder, and sweetener) No exact measurements! 

Whole batch without frosting - 270 calories 3F 29C 31P

Yum! 

One of my favorite things to make has got to be pancakes! You can make basically any flavor and they are great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! 

With Fall right around the corner, I decided to whip up a batch of Butternut Squash Pancakes. 

I love the combination of cinnamon, vanilla, and squash! The vanilla whey mixed up great.

Someone needs to capture the smell of these in a candle! I would burn it all day every day!!

Butternut Squash Pancakes

• 1 scoop Vanilla Jamie Eason Whey (30g)
• 1 T egg substitute (15g)
• 1 cup frozen winter squash puree (can use fresh) (230g) 
• 1/2 t vanilla
• 1/2 t baking powder
• 1 t cinnamon
• sweetener to taste

1. If using frozen squash, cook on stove top or microwave to defrost.  If using fresh squash, chop into cubes, steam, and puree.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients.
3. Cook like regular pancakes! Be sure to use nonstick spray and cook long enough before trying to flip!

Whole stack - 210 calories 2F 27C 20P

 This might be my new favorite protein pancake recipe!

The Natural Chocolate whey is great for a dip!

 Chocolate Dip

• 1 scoop Chocolate Jamie Eason Whey (30g)
• Water

1. Add water to whey a little at a time until it becomes a pudding consistency.
2. Dip apple slices, strawberries, pretzels, animal crackers...anything!

The dip contains 112 calories 2F 4.5C 19P

Such a great post workout snack!

I even tricked my husband and gave him a scoop of the Natural Chocolate whey for his post workout shake.  

I asked him later how his shake was...He said it did taste a little different, but that it was great!! Watch out ladies! Your man might try to steal your protein! No whey Jose! Ha, see what I did there...

More cookies?! Ok!!

Super Soft Vanilla Cookies

• 1 scoop Vanilla Jamie Eason Whey (30g)
• 1/2 cup chickpeas/garbanzo (130g)
• 1/4 cup canned pumkin (60g)
• 3 T egg substitute (46g)
• 1/2 t vanilla
• 1/2 t baking powder
• sweetener to taste (4-5 packets)

1. Drain and rinse beans
2. Blend chickpeas with egg and vanilla. Add some liquid if necessary to get smooth
3. Stir in remaining ingredients
4. Use baking mat, parchment, or non stick spray. Drop batter onto cookie sheet
5. Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes

Whole batch - 263 calories 2F 28C 31P 

I absolutely love these after a tough workout!

 Low fat, low carb, and high protein.  They also taste fantastic! 

You must try these Super Soft Vanilla Cookies! 

 I topped them with some pink sprinkles just to make them a little more girly!

Try them as cookie sandwiches!! A little fat free cream cheese between two cookies...heavenly!!

Overall thoughts on Jamie Eason Isolate Whey from Lean Body for Her?? I think it is a great protein for shakes and for baking! Both flavors mixed up very well and had a great flavor.

Check out Labrada Nutrition for lots of other great products! Whether you are looking to lose weight, put on muscle, get lean, or maintain, they have products to fit your needs!