Protein-Packed Chocolate Croissants
Delightful protein-packed chocolate croissants inspired by Costco, offering a crispy, flaky texture filled with rich chocolate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 croissants 1x
- Category: Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Greek yogurt or cottage cheese
- 2 scoops protein powder
- 1 cup light flour alternative (almond flour or whole wheat pastry flour)
- Reduced-fat dairy (skim milk, low-fat butter, or coconut oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- Chocolate chips (dark or semi-sweet) for filling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix in a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt (or cottage cheese) with protein powder. Add light flour and mix until a doughy consistency forms.
- Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance flavor.
- Roll out the dough into a large rectangle, about ½ inch thick.
- Chop chocolate chips and sprinkle evenly over the dough, leaving edges clear.
- Fold the dough over the chocolate chips, then cut into triangles with a sharp knife.
- Shape each triangle by rolling from the wide end to the point, sealing the ends.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar and pair with fruit or your favorite coffee.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: chocolate croissants, protein-packed, baked goods, dessert, healthy snacks