Carrot Cake Protein Rounds

Prep Time: 10 Mins

Cook Time: 10 Mins

Total Time: 20 Mins

Serves: 4

Although these protein snacks are shaped like a cookie, the texture and taste are far closer to a protein bar. These rounds use unflavoured protein powder because I stay away from artificial flavours and sweeteners as much as possible. There is so much great flavour from the spices, carrots, nuts, and maple syrup you will not miss that artificially sweet vanilla taste. I usually try and get in my protein in my meals, but on those busy days when you are on the go, these protein cookies make for a great healthy gym snack.

Ingredients

1 cup quick oats

2 scoops of unflavoured whey isolate

¾ cup whole wheat flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon cinnamon

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground ginger

1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

¼ cup maple syrup

1/3 cup coconut oil, melted

2 large eggs

¼ cup walnuts, roughly chopped

¼ cup dried cranberries

Directions

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1. Preheat the oven to 375F. In a large bowl combine the oats, whey isolate, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg.

2. Whisk together the coconut oil, maple syrup, and eggs in a small bowl.

3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix to combine. Do not overmix. Fold in the walnuts and cranberries.

4. Drop golf ball-sized balls of batter on a lined baking tray and flatten slightly. Bake for 9-11 minutes, until starting to set but still soft in the middle. If you cook them too long, they will become extremely dry due to the protein powder.