Protein Caramel Stuffed Cookies
A delightful fusion of gooey caramel and a protein-packed cookie base that merges indulgence with nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Protein Powder
- 1 cup Oat Flour or Almond Flour
- 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Seasonal Spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, etc.)
- 1/2 cup Flavor-Specific Mix-Ins (chocolate chips, nuts, etc.)
- 1/4 cup Natural Sweetener (maple syrup, honey, etc.)
- Caramel for filling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
- Combine the wet ingredients in another bowl.
- Blend the wet and dry ingredients together until just combined.
- Form a tablespoon-sized ball of dough, place caramel in center, and wrap the dough around it.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges.
- Cool cookies on a wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, try including nuts or tweaking the sweetener based on your dietary needs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Protein, Cookies, Caramel, Dessert, Healthy Baking, Snack
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