Satisfy that sweet tooth: High protein, low-calorie cookie!

Did you know that February is National Chocolate Month? No, this does not mean we encourage you to eat chocolate twice a day, once a day, or every day. In fact, we usually encourage our members to eat chocolate sparingly. However, we can’t prevent you from recognizing National Chocolate Month.

If you must participate in National Chocolate Month, please stay away from high-fat over indulgent chocolate mousses and heart-shaped chocolates (your stretchy pants and tight shirts will thank you). If you must indulge, we recommend the high protein chocolate chip cookie. This cookie is a favorite of CalFit’s own general manager, Ben (and hey, he always looks good in tight shirts).  Not only will this cookie satisfy the sweet tooth, but it’s only 55 calories and boasts the right amount of protein and carbohydrates, which makes it a great pre-workout snack.

Happy National Chocolate Month!

Ingredients

2 cups whey protein powder (plain or vanilla flavored)

1 teaspoon baking powder

2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1.5 cups of whole wheat flour

1.5 cups of cottage cheese (if you don’t have a food processor or electric mixer and are mixing by hand, get the small curd option)

½ cup honey

¼ cup canola oil

1 egg (for even less calories, use 1 serving of egg whites equal to 1 egg)

2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup rolled oats or oatmeal

¼ cup of semisweet chocolate chips (we like using the extra small chocolate chips because they distribute further in the batter)

½ cup of chopped walnuts

1.       Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees

2.       Mix the protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon (and whole wheat flour if you choose to include it) together

3.       Mix the wet ingredients of cottage cheese, honey, canola oil and vanilla extract in a food processor or with an electric mixer until it’s blended together. If you don’t have a food processor or electric mixer, just blend thoroughly with a fork

4.       Next, mix the dry and wet ingredients together in a bowl

5.       Add the remaining ingredients of the oatmeal, chocolate chips and chopped walnuts to the batter and mix in

6.       Using a teaspoon, distribute evenly on a greased cookie pan and put in oven for 12 minutes

Doesn't that guy work out at CalFit Martinez?

Remember, these cookies are a great pre-workout snack. If you don’t have a workout planned, head down to CalFit today. Contact Ben at (415) 246-5191 for membership inquiries and personal training appointments.