How Not to Eat Ultra-Processed<\/a>, Nichola Ludlam-Raine says that, depending on the nuts and protein powder used, each cookie is likely to provide approximately 8-10g of protein and around 3g of fibre. Two cookies would therefore provide around 16g of protein and 6g of fibre.<\/p>\n\u2018One cookie is unlikely to be substantial enough for most adults as a complete breakfast,\u2019 she says. \u2018However, two cookies served with something extra would provide a more satisfying meal, particularly as this would bring the protein closer to the 15-25g I generally recommend aiming for at breakfast.\u2019<\/p>\n
Most of the ingredients make a useful nutritional contribution, she points out.<\/p>\n
\u2018The quinoa, nuts, flaxseed and chia seeds provide fibre, healthy fats and a range of micronutrients, while the egg whites and protein powder boost the protein content,\u2019 she says.<\/p>\n
\u2018However, coconut sugar is still an added sugar and isn\u2019t meaningfully healthier than ordinary sugar, despite its more wholesome-sounding name. Shredded coconut can add flavour and texture, but only a light sprinkling is likely to contribute relatively little nutritionally. It\u2019s also worth noting that the recipe contains plant-based omega-3 in the form of ALA from the chia and flaxseed, rather than the longer-chain omega-3 fats found in oily fish.\u2019<\/p>\n
Frida Redknapp’s Protein Breakfast Cookies<\/p>\n
Makes: 8 cookies<\/p>\n
Ingredients100g cooked and cooled quinoa100g nuts or almond flour45-50g vanilla vegan protein powder, or your preferred protein powder3 egg whites2 tbsp ground flaxseed2 tbsp chia seeds\u00bc cup coconut sugar, or use 2 tbsp for a lower-sugar option1 tsp cinnamon\u00bc tsp ground cardamomOptional: shredded coconut for sprinklingMethodAdd everything except the coconut to a blender or food processor and blend until combined.Shape the mixture into eight cookies and place on a lined baking tray. Sprinkle with shredded coconut, if using.Bake at 200\u00b0C for 12-14 minutes, until lightly golden. Allow to cool slightly before serving.How to Make Your Breakfast More Balanced<\/p>\n
If you’re eating the cookies for breakfast rather than as a snack, Ludlam-Raine recommends serving two with a portion of fruit and some natural or fortified soya yoghurt, or authentic kefir.<\/p>\n
\u2018This would add volume and micronutrients, while the yoghurt would provide extra protein as well as calcium and iodine. Alternatively, one cookie could work well as a nutritious snack alongside a piece of fruit.\u2019<\/p>\n
So, while they might look like an excuse to eat cookies for breakfast, there’s plenty here to work with. Just don’t expect one to keep you going until lunch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"I’ve yet to meet anyone who doesn’t like cookies. But a decadent chocolate-chip cookie (or two) for breakfast…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":587418,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[190993,221542,635,265796,637,1345,163,85,46,195853,636,265795,237453,139206],"class_list":["post-587417","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-health","tag-collection-breakfast-recipes","tag-collection-celebrity-nutrition","tag-content-type-news","tag-contentid-19a9e275-ddb8-4fb4-b0a9-d8b3b9c5c464","tag-displaytype-standard-article","tag-hasproduct-true","tag-health","tag-il","tag-israel","tag-issyndicated-false","tag-locale-gb","tag-shorttitle-frida-redknapps-high-protein-breakfast-cookies","tag-sponsored-false","tag-subsection-healthy-eating"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/587417","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=587417"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/587417\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/587418"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=587417"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=587417"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=587417"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}