Happy Wednesday! Training today was tough. Just 3 miles in 30 minutes, but I feel like the treadmill won that battle. I’m very sore from yesterday’s cross training + yoga but hopefully my body will get used to this.

Now on to the chocolate protein “bites”. I got the recipe from one of my favorite healthy living blogs, Peanut Butter Fingers. I don’t think mine turned out as pretty.

I was on the search for a little bite with a big kick. Something I could pop into my mouth in the early morning hours before my morning runs. This really did the trick. They’re chewy, not too sweet and just 2 bites does enough.

One of the key players in this recipe besides the chocolate protein powder is the almond flour. Found it in the bulk section of Whole Foods. (don’t attempt this recipe with any other type of flour)

I used one of the (outdated formula + packaging) Juice Plus chocolate protein Complete powders I need to use up.

With carob powder for an extra chocolatey kick.

The key is to bake them for just 7-8 minutes. The outside should appear done, but the inside should be left a little undercooked for that gooey texture.

Ingredients:

1 cup almond flour

1/2 cup chocolate protein

1 TB dark choc cocoa powder OR carob powder

1 tsp baking powder

2 eggs

1/4 cup canned pumpkin

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet or grease sheet.

Combine all dry ingredients in a medium sized mixing bowl. Add eggs and pumpkin to dry mixture and stir well. Use a tablespoon to measure out dough onto baking sheet. Bake at 350 for 7-8 mins.

Makes 12-18!

Bon Appétit,

That Foodie Girl