We know how important protein is post workout. In fact, adequate protein intake is absolutely critical for muscle repair and recovery.
BUT, what happens when you are not hungry enough for a meal and a shake just doesn’t sound appetizing? Well, this is where cookie dough comes into play. This recipe is so good, you will need to pace yourself!!
Peanut Butter Cookie Dough
A post-workout party for your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup peanut butter Or really, any nut butter of choice!
- 1/4 cup 100% pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 4.5 TBSP grass fed whey protein powder We used SFH Vanilla Grass Fed Whey Protein SFH Vanilla Grass Fed Whey Protein
- 1/3 cup cassava flour
- Optional mix ins such as coconut flakes, cacao nibs or chocolate chips!
Instructions
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Mix the dry ingredients in a medium bowl and the wet ingredients in a small bowl. (The wet ingredients mix best if you use a blender on low but this is not completely necessary.)
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Once both mixtures are evenly mixed, slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry until even.
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Fold in toppings of choice!
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Eat immediately or refrigerate for an hour for a more chilled experience. This tastes great right off the spoon or on top of something such as a sliced apple or sweet potato "toast". You can't go wrong!
For more info on grass fed protein, check out our review of the best!
