Cake Batter Cookies

I recently got to try some super fun protein from Protein Milkshake Bar.  I got the cupcake batter flavor and immediately knew what I wanted to make!

Cake Batter Cookies!!

Super simple as always...

You will need cake flavored protein, canned white beans, egg substitute, unsweetened applesauce, unsweetened vanilla almond milk, vanilla, baking powder, and sweetener of choice.  

*You can use chickpeas, garbanzo, navy, great northern, or butter beans*

A lot of different brands have cake flavored protein so feel free to experiment.  

Protein Milkshake Bar whey baked really well and tasted great!

Drain and rinse your beans first.  Then puree the beans, egg, milk, applesauce, and vanilla.  

Stir in remaining ingredients.  

The batter will be very wet so I highly suggest using a baking mat or parchment paper.  

Drop the batter onto your cookie sheet.  I got 10 little cookies.  

Don't forget the sprinkles!!!

Remember...sprinkles don't have calories :) At least not calories worth counting!!

Preheat the oven to 350 and bake for 10-15 minutes.  

All ovens and protein powders bake differently so keep a close eye on them! You don't want to over bake or they will get dry.  

Just take a minute to admire that cookie stack!

Something about sprinkles...they always make baked goods look extra yummy!

These cookies are so soft! The beans give them a great texture!

They are also super healthy! No sugar (remember, sprinkles don't count), no flour, and gluten free.  Packed with protein and fiber! 

As always, I consider all 10 cookies to be one serving!! 

#cookiesforbreakfast 

The entire batch is only 233 calories! 

That is only about 23 calories per cookie!!

But for real... no body eats just one cookie...

Still skeptical about baking with beans?!

I promise you cannot taste them!! Test em out on your kids, your husband, and your friends! They will not be able to guess the ingredients!! 

One more glorious shot!

Enjoy!!

Cake Batter Cookies

• 1 scoop cake batter whey (30g)
• 1/2 cup canned white beans (130g)
• 1/8 cup unsweetened applesauce (28g)
• 1 T egg substitute (15g)
• 1 T unsweetened vanilla almond milk (15ml)
• 1 t vanilla
• 1/2 t baking powder
• sweetener to taste (4 packs)
• sprinkles (not optional!)

1. Drain and rinse beans
2. Puree beans, applesauce, egg, milk, and vanilla
3. Stir in remaining ingredients (can mix in sprinkles or put on top)
4. Use baking mat or parchment paper
5. Drop batter onto cookie sheet
6. Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes (careful not to over bake - will get dry)
7. Enjoy!

Makes 10 cookies

For entire batch - 233 calories

1F 24C 30P

Berry Protein Bars

I recently got the chance to try some great products from AdvoCare.  I was especially excited to try baking with some of the fun flavored Meal Replacement Shakes! 

I never tried baking with berry protein, but I knew just what I wanted to make...

Berry Protein Bars!!!

These are not only delicious and nutritious! They are easy to make too! All you need is...

Advocare Berry Meal Replacement, egg substitute, unsweetened almond milk, unsweetened applesauce, canned white beans (navy, great northern, chickpeas, garbanzo), vanilla, baking powder, and sweetener of choice.  

*You can absolutely try other flavors of protein! Try orange, chocolate, vanilla...*

*Any type of milk will work.  I prefer unsweetened vanilla almond milk*

First you want to drain and rinse your beans.  Then blend together the beans, egg, milk, applesauce, and vanilla. 

Some beans, such as chickpeas, are a little harder so you may need a little extra liquid to blend it all smooth.  It will be like a pudding consistency.  

Stir in the remaining ingredients and mix well.  

Isn't that color gorgeous!? Feel free to chop up some strawberries and toss those in! I am sure some white chocolate chips would be amazing in there too!

Pour your batter into a baking dish coated with non stick spray.  I used a 5x7 dish, but feel free to double the recipe if using a bigger one.  

Bake at 350 for about 25 minutes.  

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

This recipe makes six nice sized bars! I consider the whole batch one serving! 

That's because you can have all six bars for only 233 calories!

They are also packed with protein! 

Feeling crazy?!

Top them off with some fat free cream cheese and sprinkles! 

These make such a great breakfast! Full of fiber and protein so they keep you full and satisfied.   

Plus you are basically having dessert for breakfast!

If you are skeptical about baking with beans, don't be!! You cannot taste the beans at all! They give the bars a great texture and replace the sugar, flour, and butter you would find in most recipes.  

Sure, you could just drink a meal replacement or protein shake...but wouldn't you rather enjoy some delicious Berry Protein Bars?!

Berry Protein Bars

• 1/2 pack of AdvoCare Berry Meal Replacement (30g)
• 1/2 cup canned white beans (130g)
• 1 T egg substitute (15g)
• 1 T unsweetened almond milk (15ml)
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (60g)
• 1/2 t baking powder
• 1/2 t vanilla
• sweetener to taste (4-5 packs)

1. Drain and rinse beans
2. Puree beans, egg, milk, applesauce, and vanilla (add a little more milk if needed to blend smooth)
3. Stir in remaining ingredients
4. Pour into baking dish (5x7) coated with nonstick spray
5. Bake at 350 for about 25 minutes
6. Enjoy plain or top with fat free cream cheese and sprinkles!!

Makes 6 Bars

Entire Batch (without toppings) - 233 calories

2F 35C 21P