Protein Power Cookies

Posted Jan 28, 2011

What it’s good for: These beauties take minutes to make and keep for a few weeks in the fridge. Pack a few into a lunch box for a healthy quickie lunch if you’re flat out at work or travelling in the car. Great source of omega 3 also helps stimulate the secretion of leptin a hormone help to suppress the appetite and burn stored body fat.

Protein 4g • Fat 6g • Carbs 10g • Cal 110

Oats are one of the best complex carbs rich in soluble fibre, that can help lower blood cholesterol and provide long lasting energy. Fresh Dates are a natural sweetener and high in minerals potassium, calcium, magnesium and iron. BSc Vanilla Creme Protein Powder packs a protein punch to help sustain and repair muscle and for a healthy immune system, Pumpkin seeds are high in the minerals – terrific for a healthy immune system. Walnuts add a hit of protein and omega 3. It’s a great idea to double the recipe, as these cookies are very delicious.

Makes 12

1 cup rolled organic oats
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp vanilla
1 cup pitted fresh Medjool dates (the ones you buy in the veggie section in your supermarket)
2 tbsp Vanilla Creme Protein Powder
½ cup pumpkin seeds
½ cup walnuts

1. Combine oats, cinnamon, vanilla and dates, Vanilla Creme Protein Powder and pumpkin seeds in a food processor and pulse to mix well until just combined.
2. Add the walnuts and pulse again. Add a little water to help mix stick if necessary.
3. Roll about 1 tablespoon into a ball and flatten slightly to form a cookie. Place onto a piece of greaseproof paper and continue making the rest of the cookies. You don’t bake these cookies, store in an airtight container in the fridge until required.

Wheat Free – High Protein –Low GI.