Preparing High-Protein Cookies After Iftar

Did someone say cookies? And high-protein cookies? Cookies that are also a delicious option for after iftar… Yes, yes, yes… You can prepare healthy, high-protein cookies to snack on with your tea or coffee after iftar. We’ll give you the idea, and you can make it happen.

During Ramadan, we can also try healthy alternative foods that modern times offer us, alongside classic recipes.

After fasting during Ramadan, iftar tables are often filled with satisfying and delicious meals. It is also very important to provide the body with the protein and nutrients it needs at iftar time. This is where healthy, high-protein cookies that you can consume after iftar can become important.

Instead of traditional desserts and snacks, we have a recipe that offers healthier options: High-Protein Cookies for After Iftar. These cookies are not only delicious but also support the protein intake your body needs.

The secret to our cookies lies in their protein sources. Healthy protein sources like Organic Pea Protein and Organic Brown Rice Protein offer a complete amino acid profile, providing your body with the essential amino acids it needs. These protein sources are not only healthy but also vegan and gluten-free, appealing to a wider range of preferences.

In this article, we will explain step-by-step how to prepare high-protein cookies, a healthy snack for after iftar. We will also discuss the details of Naturiga Pure Protein, an ingredient in these cookies. It's time to replace your post-iftar snacks with a healthy alternative!

What Ingredients are Needed for the Cookies?

Naturiga Pure Protein Blend: 1 cup (or 8 tablespoons)

Oat Flour or Almond Flour: 1 cup

Soft Coconut Oil or Organic Butter (Melted): 1/2 cup

Honey, agave, or carob molasses: 1/4 cup

Egg: 1 (or egg alternatives equivalent to 1 egg, such as chia, flaxseed, aquafaba, etc.)

Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon

Baking Powder: 1/2 teaspoon

Salt: A pinch

Optional: Dried Fruit (Raisins, Dried Apricots, etc.) or Chocolate Chips

Cookie Recipe

Preheat oven to 180°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Pure protein with oat flour or almond flour. In another bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil or organic butter with honey or agave syrup. Add the egg and mix well. Add vanilla and mix again. Add baking powder and a pinch of salt to the mixture, then combine with the dry ingredients and mix until a homogeneous dough is formed. Optionally, add dried fruit or chocolate chips to the dough and mix gently. Take walnut-sized pieces from the dough, roll them with your hands, press them lightly, and place them on the baking sheet. Leave enough space between them. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 12-14 minutes, or until golden brown and lightly browned at the edges. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, serve your cookies and enjoy them as a post-iftar snack!

TIPS:

Do not overbake the cookies, as they will continue to cook as they cool.

Even if the cookies look slightly underbaked, they will harden nicely as they cool.

For thicker, chewier cookies, you can chill the dough in the refrigerator for an hour before baking.

Your cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 10 days.

If you want them to last longer, store them in the refrigerator.

To freeze: Place leftover cookies in a freezer bag and store in the freezer for up to 6 months.

How Can I Use Pure Protein Blend in Cookies?

You can increase the protein content of your recipes by adding Pure protein blend. By combining Pure protein powder with different ingredients like oats or almonds, you can create dough. With other ingredients added to this dough, you can prepare sweet or savory cookies, or even filled ones. Instead of classic high-carbohydrate cookies, you can easily prepare healthy, high-protein cookies in your own kitchen.