Protein Iced Vovos
Makes: 15 servesCalories: 110Difficulty Level: ModeratePreparation time: 30 minutesCook time: 0 minutesTotal time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
For the biscuit:
- 2 scoops Fine Powdered Oats
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil – melted
- 1/3 cup dates – chopped and soaked overnight then drained
- 2 tablespoons almond meal
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 2 teaspoons coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon no added sugar maple syrup
For the berry jam:
- 1 cup thawed berries
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon of zero/low-calorie sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1 tablespoon water
For the coconut:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil – melted
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon coconut sugar
Instructions
To make the biscuits:
- Step 1: Combine all ingredients, except the Fine Powdered Oats, in a food processor and blend until well combined.
- Step 2: Remove from mixer and stir in the Fine Powdered Oats.
- Step 3: Spread onto baking paper. Press a second piece of baking paper on top and roll out to a thin ½ cm thickness. Slice into biscuit sized rectangles and place in the fridge to set.
To make the jam:
- Step 1: Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend well. Set aside to allow the chia seeds to thicken.
- Step 2: When thick (after about one hour) take the firmed cookies and spread 1 – 2 teaspoons of jam mix down the centre. Repeat on all cookies. Set aside.
To make the coconut mix:
- Step 1: Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend well. Spread 1 – 2 teaspoons of mix on the biscuit on each side of the jam evenly. Repeat on all biscuits.
- Step 2: Place in the fridge to set. Best stored in the fridge and eaten within three days.
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!
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