Protein Cookie Sandwiches with Vanilla Cream

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp PB2 or powdered peanut butter
• 0.75 cup Rolled oats
• 0.25 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
• 4 Egg whites (Approximately 4 egg whites)
• 2 tbsp Almond or peanut butter (Use almond or peanut butter)
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• 3 scoops Vanilla protein powder (For the cookie dough)
• 0.25 cup Low-fat cream cheese (Can be substituted with vanilla labneh)
• 0.25 cup Plain nonfat Greek yogurt (Vanilla YoPro yogurt can also be used)
• 2 scoops Vanilla protein powder (For the filling)
• Vanilla extract (A splash)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180 °C (355 °F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent the cookies from sticking.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the PB2, rolled oats, applesauce, flour, egg whites, almond or peanut butter, baking powder, and the 3 scoops of vanilla protein powder.

3. 3

   Mix all the dough ingredients until you have a thick, uniform mixture with no pockets of flour or dry protein powder. The dough should be scoopable and hold its shape.

4. 4

   Divide the dough into 12 portions on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them. Shape them into discs or flatten them slightly with the back of a spoon.

5. 5

   Bake for 5-7 minutes, until the cookies are lightly golden. Do not overbake them: they should remain soft so they can be assembled into sandwiches.

6. 6

   While the cookies are baking, place the low-fat cream cheese, nonfat Greek yogurt, the 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder, and the vanilla extract in another bowl.

7. 7

   Mix the filling until completely smooth and creamy, with no lumps of cream cheese or protein powder.

8. 8

   Allow the cookies to cool enough to handle. Spread a portion of the filling over the flat side of 6 cookies.

9. 9

   Place the remaining 6 cookies on top of the filling and press gently to form 6 sandwiches. Serve immediately or refrigerate before serving so the filling becomes firmer.

Notes

The original recipe indicates approximately 250 kcal, 30 g of protein, 19 g of carbohydrates, and 7 g of fat per sandwich. The actual nutritional value may vary depending on the brands of protein powder, cream cheese, yogurt, and nut butter used. The recipe makes 12 cookies and 6 sandwiches.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• snack
• high-protein
• baked
• oats
• vanilla
• meal prep
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