Almond Coconut Protein Cookies

I had one of those nights.... Tossing and turning and making protein cookies in my dreams, repeatedly! I'd half-way wake up eager to get to the kitchen then I'd go back to sleep, I knew it was ZERO-DARK-30, and repeat my baking creation dream. Finally, when it was time to get up I FLEW out of bed... kinda went to the kitchen 1/2 asleep but I was READY to make some cookies. HAHA I didn't even know what type of cookies I was making but I started off with one of my favorite ingredients... Coconut. So here's how it went.

INGREDIENTS:
1 Scoop (1/3C) Vanilla Whey Protein Powder
1/2 C Coconut Shreds- Unsweetened
1/2 C Almond Slices
2 TBSP Flax
1 TSP Chia Seeds
2 TBSP Almond Butter
1 TBSP Honey
1 TBSP Coconut oil
1 TBSP Water
2 Egg Whites

Mix all dry ingredients first then add the wet ones. I mashed it all together in a small bow with a fork.
Mix until combined.
With a Ice Cream scooper, scoop dough and release on parchment paper.
Once all the dough is used up, use a cup to smash the rounded cookies down.

Bake @ 350 for 10 Mins

They come out nice and golden on the outside and moist and chewy, like a macaroon on the inside! YUMMM



I LOVE them! This recipe makes only 5 so double if you want more!

Dip them in Some 

Coconut Almond Milk!!! MMMM!

Nutrition Facts:

1 Cookie- 5 Servings

Cal- 181

Carbs- 7

Fat- 14

Protein- 10

Sugar- 1

Fiber- 3

Coconut Almond Protein Bar

This was one of my first protein bar recipes when I was in desperate need for a treat to take the blah out of competition food. One day while playing in the kitchen, AS ALWAYS this came to me. A coconut Almond Joy like protein bar! Being from Hawai'i, I am IN LOVE with coconut and dark chocolate ... not to mention Almond Joy's have been my favorite candy bars since I was... little me. So what a better way to enjoy a nutritious protein dessert than a healthy knock-off! Ahhhh :)

Ingredients: 

1 Cup Shredded Coconut Unsweetened

1/2 Cup Coconut Flour

2 TBSP Ground Flax Meal

1/2 Cup Almond slices (or another favorite nut)
1/2 Cup  Vanilla Whey Protein Powder

4 TBSP Coconut Oil

1 TBSP  Coconut Extract

1/2 Cup Unsweetened Coconut Milk

Dark Chocolate to drizzle
1. Mix all dry ingredients in a 8x8 pan

2. Melt coconut oil in microwave, add coconut milk and extract. Mix then pour over dry ingredients.

3. Mash together and press evenly into the pan. (If its too dry add a little more milk)

4. Slice into 8 bars and freeze.

5. Melt desired amount of chocolate in a small zip-lock bag. (cut the corner when ready to use)

6. When bars are cold spread out on a parchment paper and drizzle chocolate over each bar.

7. Let the chocolate harden then ENJOY!!!

  Nutrition Facts:

Serving size: 1 bar, 8 Servings

Calories:  174
Carbs:      5
Fat:          15
Protein:    7
Sugar:      2
Fiber:       3

Almond Milk & Almond Flour

In my house we don't really drink milk but almond and coconut milk holy cow we drink it like it's going out of style! I finally decided that it was time to try to make almond milk on my own and boy what a surprise! Making homemade almond milk is 100 percent worth because of the flavor and richness. However it is probably double the price of store bought almond milk.  Never mind the price, I still went at because anything homemade and 100% natural outweighs cost in my point of view.

 

 

Ingredients: 

 

2 c.Almonds
3 c.Water
1 tbsp Vanilla

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 1

Place 2 cups of raw almonds in a container that can hold at least 4 cups of liquid. Cover the only ones with water up to your four cup measurement.
Let the almonds soak for about 2 days.
The only will be ready when they have expanded to almost double their size and filled your measuring cup.

 

Step 2:

Rinse your almonds then place into a large blender.

The amount of water you add to the blender determines how much almond milk you make.

2 cups of water create a coffee creamer consistency
4 cups of water makes it a bit lighter

Once you decide how thick Or thin you want your almond milk go ahead and add your water to the blender and puree.

 

Step 3:

Place a cheesecloth in a wire strainer over a large bowl or container.
When the almonds and water or pureed pretty good go ahead and slowly pour your almond water mixture into the cheesecloth.
The strainer is to help stabilize the cheesecloth over your container. I'm pretty clumsy so I still spill some of this cherished milk!
Once you've completely dumped everything into the cheesecloth and the majority of the liquid has drained through, slowly lift your cheesecloth grabbing just above the almond and squeeze more milk out of the almonds.
Twist and squeeze into you think you have everything you can possibly squeeze out.

 

Step 4:

Set the cheesecloth and aside and find a nice container for the almond milk. Add in vanilla extract stir and refrigerate. 

I don't recommend making extremely large batches at a time, It lasts only about 5 days unless you decide to pasteurize it. And TRUST me, when it goes bad you'll know. :/

 

Almond Flour

 

Step 1:

Now go back to your cheesecloth and precious ground almonds. Spread them on a large baking sheet.

Step 2:

You can either let the almonds air dry or set the oven to 200° F and bake for 20 mins.

Now Wala! You have home made Almond milk and Almond flour! 2 for the price of 1!

Use the Flour to make a tasty Protein treat and enjoy with a glass of Almond milk!

 

Or make Almond Butter!!

ENJOY!! YUM!

Almond, Oats & Grains protein bar

  

I was really in the mood for nutty, hearty, whole grain protein bars so i dug through my cabinets for some stuff. I really felt like I was on a clean out my cabinet adventure because in the process it was like... "ehhh I'll finish off those nuts and throw some of these in and oh yeah Ill use that too..." Aside from these being a really high calorie snack they came out super tasty!

Ingredients:

1c oatmeal
1/2c coconut shreds
1/4c almond meal
1/2c almond slices
1/3c vanilla whey protein
1/4c ground flax
1/4c chia seeds
1/2c peanut butter
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp agave
2 egg whites
1/4 c almond milk

For these you can pretty much just add any nut mixture that you desire as long as he keeps the portions the same.

In a bowl mix together all the dry ingredients then incorporate the wet ones. 

Mix well and press into an 8 x 8 baking pan. 

Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.

If you want them and little drier and crunchier slice them, and place them on a baking sheet spread it out for another 5 to 10 minutes.

Makes 8 Tasty bars!

Because of the high calorie count, this not not the best between meal snack choice.Save these for those long run days, or they are great to take on a hike or a long bike ride. 

Enjoy!

 

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8.0
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26 g	41 %
Saturated Fat 11 g	55 %
Monounsaturated Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 31 g	10 %
Sodium 134 mg	6 %
Potassium 143 mg	4 %
Total Carbohydrate 25 g	8 %
Dietary Fiber 8 g	33 %
Sugars 10 g
Protein 13 g	26 %
Vitamin A	0 %
Vitamin C	11 %
Calcium	2 %
Iron	99 %
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.

 

Almond Protein Bar

I made these bars for the first time almost a year ago but like my bad self I never wrote down the recipe and I completely forgot what I did. a couple weeks ago I tried to recreate these but messed up and that's how I ended up with protein almond bread. It wasn't quite as much of a disaster as I thought it would be. 

Thank goodness the recipe came to me a couple days ago and I went to work!

Ingredients:

1/2 c almond butter
1/4 c honey
1/8 c or more almond milk
1 tsp almond extract
1 c Vanilla whey
1/2 c coconut flour
1/4 c almonds
1/4 c flax

Step 1:

In a large pot on the stove combine liquid ingredients, honey almond butter almond milk almond extract. Mix thoroughly. 

Step 2:

Next add all dry ingredients, flour, protein, almonds and ground flax. Mix until its all incorporated. It should be gooey or crumbly but more like a cookie. If its too dry add a little more liquid of you choice. * remember a little goes a long way so incorporate liquid slowly, mix then repeat. 

Step 3:

Press into an 8x8 pan and slice to the desired size. Pop them in the refrigerator for about 1 hour. 

In the meantime clean the kitchen, haha... *Note to self. Because I hate this part.

Step 4:

Next melt your desired dark chocolate in the microwave. 

Lay your chilled bars on a pan or parchment paper and coat with chocolate.  I just use a spatula to coat them lightly. But you can dunk them in chocolate if you want. It all depends how much chocolate you want on them.

* this so why they need to be perfectly firm and not gooey, SO they hold up. 

Pop them in the fridge again, 10 mins or so. This helps the chocolate harden faster. 

After 10 mins lay them out chocolate side down and coat again. 

Because they are made from natural items that don't need refrigeration, you can store them on the counter but putting them in the refrigerator doesn't hurt either

Most of all enjoy them and Share!

 

 

 

 Nutrition Facts- Per serving- 1 bar (without chocolate)

Servings 12.0
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9 g	14 %
Saturated Fat 1 g	7 %
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 1 g	0 %
Sodium 61 mg	3 %
Potassium 133 mg	4 %
Total Carbohydrate 12 g	4 %
Dietary Fiber 3 g	12 %
Sugars 7 g
Protein 7 g	15 %
Vitamin A	0 %
Vitamin C	4 %
Calcium	1 %
Iron	38 %
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.

Protein Almond Bread

 I wanted to make an almond protein bar, a little different that the other times I've made one but this wasn't working the way I had planned. obviously this is not a protein bar recipe but instead a protein bread recipe... BUT how?! I say its luck, I really have never ruined anything in the kitchen... and when I make mistakes they become INCREDIBLE inventions!

Ingredients:

1/2 c Almond Meal
1/2 c Vanilla Whey Protein
3 TBSP Flax Seed
1 TSP Almond Extract
2 TBSP Coconut Oil
2 TBSP Hot Water
1 TBSP Coconut Butter
1 TSP Baking Soda
1/4 c Almond Milk
1/4 c Egg Whites

Mix together all your dry ingredients then slowly incorporate your wet ingredients.


Pour into a loaf pan lightly coated with coconut oil.

Bake @ 350 F for 20-25 minutes until lightly brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

I was so shocked when I opened the oven to find this delightful treat! It rose beautifully! Its fluffy and moist yet tasty and FULL of Protein!

Top it with some peanut butter and LORD HAVE MERCY! YUMMM!

Sometimes accidents make the best treats... hehe!

ENJOY!