Healthier You: Dark Chocolate Pistachio
Protein Cookies
One of the most difficult parts of any fitness journey is changing your mindset around food. Cutting certain foods out and incorporating new ones into your diet can be challenging for many people, and that's okay! Here at AstroFlav, we want to help you along your fitness journey by providing you with delicious (and healthy) recipes that will keep you dedicated to your fitness journey while allowing you to enjoy what you eat.
These high-protein dark chocolate cookies hit the spot when you're in need of a sweet, yet healthy dessert! Dark Chocolate Pistachio Protein Cookies are on the Healthier You recipe today and there's no doubt you are going to love them! With only 135 calories per cookie, these cookies have the perfect ratio of chocolate to nutty-ness to satisfy your post-dinner sweet tooth. We hope you love this recipe just as much as we do!
Dark Chocolate Pistachio Protein Cookies
What are these protein cookies made of?
Almond butter - Provides healthy fats and an excellent source of vitamin B & E and biotin!
Protein powder – Chocolate protein powder was used for this recipe for a sweet, versatile flavor.
Almond flour– Makes for a grain-free recipe, leaving these cookies light and fluffy. If you're nut-free, opt for self-rising flour or oat flour.
Coconut sugar – You can also swap for monk fruit, Splenda brown sugar, or even white sugar.
Egg – To add texture and fluffy texture. If vegan, swap for a flax egg by mixing 1 Tbs of flax with 2 Tbs of water and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
Tips for baking
Be careful not to over-bake cookies as they will get crumbly and hard.
If you would like softer cookies, take out of the oven around 7-8 minutes, where dough will be nice and gooey!
Tips for storing and freezing
Store protein cookies in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 1 week.
You can freeze these protein cookies and thaw them out when you're ready to enjoy.
Dark Chocolate Pistachio
Protein Cookies
INGREDIENTS:
⅓ cup AstroFlav Chocolate protein powder
¼ cup almond flour
¼ cup coconut sugar
2 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ tsp baking soda
⅓ cup chocolate chips
¼ cup pistachios
1 egg
¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
¼ tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp almond extract
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350° and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, combine wet ingredients: almond butter, coconut sugar, egg, almond milk, vanilla & almond extract. Mix until ingredients are well combined.
Mix in protein powder, cocoa powder, baking soda until well combined. Fold in chocolate chips and pistachios.
Use a small cookie scoop (or tablespoon) drop cookie dough by the scoop onto the prepared baking sheet. Slightly flatten tops of cookies and bake for 9-10 minutes until tops are crispy and golden.
Allow cookies to cool or enjoy a warm, gooey cookie before it cools!
Substitutes:
To make nut free, sub almond flour with 1/4 cup oat flour.
To make sugar free, swap coconut sugar for stevia sweetened or Splenda brown sugar.
To make vegan, swap egg with flax egg.
Nutrition: makes 12 cookies
Nutrition per cookie:
Calories = 135kcal| Carbs: 10g|Protein: 5g|Fat: 8g
AstroFlav Isomix is recommended for this recipe as it makes batter smooth and moist.
To make vegan, swap IsoMix for AstroFlav VeganMix, and replace egg with 1 flax egg
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IsoMix's™ whey protein isolate comes in amazing flavors that will satisfy your inner child while helping you stay healthy without all the guilt!
Easy mixing in less than 60 seconds!
Out Of This World Flavor!
Minimal sugar & carbs!
An ideal protein for any low-carb diet!
PLUS...
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How To Use
Quick and easy two step mixing!
Pour 8-10 oz of your preferred beverage.
Add 1 serving of IsoMix to your shaker cup. (Mixes great even with a spoon)
ASTROFLAV ISOMIX
IsoMix's™ whey protein isolate comes in amazing flavors that will satisfy your inner child while helping you stay healthy without all the guilt!
Easy mixing in less than 60 seconds!
Out Of This World Flavor!
Minimal sugar & carbs!
An ideal protein for any low-carb diet!
PLUS...
Gives Your Body More Nutrition In Less Time Than It Takes To Order A Cup Of Coffee
Makes It Easy To Achieve All Your Goals Whether It's Losing, Maintaining, Or Gaining
Avoid The Cravings You Get For Unhealthy Treats
How To Make Progress Faster By Fueling Your Body With The Best Tasting Nutrition Available
You can use IsoMix to ignite your childhood nostalgia at any time of day. It’s a fantastic way to fuel your body, giving you the satisfaction & nutrition you deserve.
How To Use
Quick and easy two step mixing!
Pour 8-10 oz of your preferred beverage.
Add 1 serving of IsoMix to your shaker cup. (Mixes great even with a spoon)
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