Chocolate Cookies
SnackChocolate cookies, what’s not to love! They are made using really simple ingredients and take no time to throw together, making them a great addition to your meal prep.
Calories244kcal
Carbs23g
Protein8g
Fats13g
For Exercise DayPerformance Benefits
These cookies provide a good hit of energy from carbohydrates, protein and fat. They are a great snack to add to your meal plan to keep your carbohydrate and energy stores topped up between meals.
Health Benefits
Cacao power is a brilliant source of antioxidants including flavanol, polyphenols as well as iron, magnesium and potassium. Cacao is a richer source of nutrients than cocoa and has a more bitter taste because although they come from the same bean, it is less processed.
Expert Tips
Tip: Heat them in the microwave for 20-30 seconds to serve. Store these cookies in an airtight container and enjoy them over the coming days.
Equipment
- Food processor
- Large Bowl
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 200 g Oats
- 2 Bananas
- 1 Egg
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 2 tbsp Cashew butter
- 3 tbsp Coconut oil (solid)
- 1 scoop Whey protein (Vanilla or chocolate flavour)
- 2 tbsp Cacao powder
- 60 g Dark chocolate (chopped)
Servings
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180℃.
- Blitz the oats in the food processor for 2 minutes until flour-like.
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl using the back of a fork.
- Heat the coconut oil until melted.
- Mix in the egg, honey, cashew butter, coconut oil, and honey. Mix well to fully combine.
- Next add in the whey protein and cacao powder and mix well.
- Finally add the oats and mix thoroughly.
- Fold in the chocolate.
- Spoon the mix onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the oven for 16-18 minutes at 180℃.
- Leave to sit for 5 minutes before serving or store in an airtight container in the fridge when fully cooled.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 8gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 36mgPotassium: 292mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 15ugVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg
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