Niall Kirkland's twist on a classic is sure to satisfy your sugar cravings while still providing that peanutty protein punch. These cookie sandwiches are packed with tasty Rice Protein Peanut Butter and oats to deliver the perfect post-workout boost. A drizzle of your favourite jam and a sprinkle of Coconut Sugar makes them feel like a cheeky treat that's still chock-a-block with goodness.
If you’re not familiar with Niall already, he’s making waves on Instagram with his super-healthy recipes that look just like your favourite junk food. With his meal-prep hacks, delicious high-protein desserts and junk-food classics (like his healthy KFC-style chicken), this guy knows his way around the kitchen. Take a look for yourself if you don’t believe us… @niallkirkland
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Ingredients
- 125g Rice Protein Peanut Butter
- 45g oat flour (blended oats)
- 1 egg - beaten
- 10g Organic Coconut Sugar
- Approx. 40g of a jam of your choice.
Method
1. Preheat your oven to 175°C/350°F.
2. Mix together the Rice Protein Peanut Butter, oat flour, egg and Organic Coconut Sugar in a large mixing bowl.
3. Next, roll the mixture into 12 evenly shaped balls and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
4. With a spatula or the palm of your hand, press down the balls to flatten them into cookie like shapes — roughly 1 1/2” wide.
5. Bake your cookies in the oven for 12 minutes before taking them out — leave them to cool for 5 minutes.
6. Next, add a drop of melted peanut butter on to half of the cookies.
7. Finally spread on a spoon of jam and then place the other cookie on top.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
PER SERVING
Nutritional info per serving:
| Calories | 186 |
|---|---|
| Total Fat | 10g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 12g |
| Protein | 8g |
Evangeline has taken part in competitive sports since a young age. As a qualified RYA Dinghy Instructor, she understands the importance of proper nutrition for fuelling extreme and endurance sports, especially due to her experience in Team GBR Squads and captaining and coaching her University first team.
In her spare time, Evangeline loves running – especially marathons. On the weekends, you’ll find her taking on water sports or hiking up a hill. Her favourite evenings are spent taking on a HIIT session or squats in the gym before digging into some spicy food and a ton of vegetables – yum!
Find out more about Evie's experience here.
