Two Quick and Tasty Protein Pastries That Will Double Your Gains

Recently, I’ve been trying to track my intake of macronutrients and be more conscious of what I eat. However, as I’m sure many of you know, it’s really hard to stop eating sweets, specifically pastries.

No more weekly cupcakes, no more dessert at the dining commons. How was I to get my daily sugar rush without ruining my protein intake?

I recently discovered a YouTube channel aptly named “The Protein Chef” run by this awesome guy called Derek. Not to take this blessing from Brodin lightly, I decided to try my hand at two of his most scrumptious looking recipes, namely the Whoopie Pies and the M&M Cake Jars.

Note: Eating these won’t have you joining the 1000-lb club, but they are extremely macro-friendly!

M&M Chocolate Cake Jars

• Prep Time:10 Minutes
• Cook Time:30 Minutes
• Total Time:40 Minutes
• Servings:4
• Easy

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 1 large egg white
• 1 scoop (30 g) chocolate protein powder
• 1/2 cup vanilla almond milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 6 tablespoon coconut flour
• 1/8 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon mini baking M&M's
• 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 4 quart-sized Mason jars

• Step 1

  Gather the ingredients and choose your favorite chocolate-flavored protein powder.

  

• Step 2

  Preheat your oven to 350°F.

• Step 3

  Mix everything but the M&M’s in a large bowl until smooth.

  

• Step 4

  Lightly mix in the M&M’s.

  

• Step 5

  Coat mason jars generously with non-stick cooking spray. Evenly distribute the mix among them. The cake will rise, so try not to fill them more than halfway.

  

• Step 6

  Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

  

• Step 7

  Take out and enjoy the disgustingly good macros you’ll be getting from these babies.

   

  

Whoopie Pies

• Prep Time:10 Minutes
• Cook Time:5 Minutes
• Total Time:15 Minutes
• Servings:2
• Easy

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 5.3 (150 g) oz fat free vanilla Greek yogurt
• 3 tablespoon coconut flour
• 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.5 scoop (58.5 g) chocolate protein powder
• 1.5 (22.5 g) tablespoon semisweet chocolate chip
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 banana
• 1/2 cup fat free cottage cheese

• Step 1

  Gather your ingredients (and your favorite chocolate protein powder) again.

  

• Step 2

  Melt your chocolate chips by microwaving in a bowl for around 30 seconds, stirring, then microwaving for another 60 to 90 seconds.

  

• Step 3

  Set aside half the Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and cottage cheese. Mix remaining ingredients with melted chocolate chips.

  

• Step 4

  Take out a mug (or any cylindrical shaped microwavable container) and coat it with non-stick cooking spray. Fill with your mix.

  

• Step 5

  Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Take out and lightly mix so nothing burns. Microwave for another 90 seconds.

  

• Step 6

  Empty the container by flipping it upside down onto a plate. Cut into 4 pieces.

  

• Step 7

  Mix remaining yogurt, vanilla extract, and cottage cheese in a blender until silky smooth. This will be your pie filling.

  

• Step 8

  Dollop a generous portion of your filling onto the chocolate buns. Enjoy!

   

  

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