High Protein Gingerbread
from Paulina
Our smart, high-protein alternative to traditional gingerbread. No added sugar, but plenty of protein and essential nutrients . Almonds and hazelnuts provide valuable fiber and healthy fats.
Nutritional values per serving
Makes 15 gingerbread cookies. The nutritional values refer to one gingerbread cookie (without topping):
233
calories
9.4 g
protein
14.3 g
carbohydrates
14.4 g
Fats
preparation
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1
Place the eggs in a bowl and whisk with a mixer on high speed until frothy and light.
Once the eggs are frothy, add all the other ingredients (except the dates) to the bowl and mix to form a smooth batter. -
2
Place the dates and orange juice in a blender and purée. Fold the puréed date mixture into the remaining batter and stir until evenly combined.
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3
Spread the dough evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring it is not too thick.
Bake the dough in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 12-15 minutes , until it is lightly golden brown.
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4
After baking, let the dough cool slightly and then cut out shapes as desired (e.g. stars, hearts).
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5
While the gingerbread cools completely, melt the chocolate coating over a water bath.
Coat the cut-out gingerbread shapes with the melted chocolate coating and decorate with toppings such as nuts, coconut flakes or pistachios as desired .