Choc Hazelnut Chia Protein Thumbprints

• 35g (1/4c) hazelnuts
• 35g (1/4c) pecans
• 1 Tbsp (15g) chia seeds
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 Tbsp cocoa
• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
• 1 Tbsp choc-hazelnut spread – or alternative nut spread
• 2 Tbsp almond milk or water or alternative milk
• 1 packed scoop of Chocolate WPI or WPC
• 2 tsp melted coconut oil
• 10g dried cranberries
• 10 dried cranberries additional

1. Step 1: Melt coconut oil.
2. Step 2: Combine nut spread, nuts, honey, seeds, vanilla and cocoa into a food processor and blitz to combine and ensure the nuts are well ground.
3. Step 3: Place mix in the fridge for half an hour or until reasonably firm.
4. Step 4: Remove and mould into 10 disks.
5. Step 5: Press a dried cranberry into the top.
6. Step 6: Enjoy and store whatever remains in the fridge!

Nicole Frain

Formerly working as part of Bulk Nutrients R&D team for many years, Nicole Frain is a food scientist, personal trainer and a professional international cyclist.

She's applied her learnings at the national stage for bodybuilding, and has several qualifications in Food Science, Nutrition and Business!