Mini cocoa bagels, lightly sweetened, made with Greek yogurt and Zenit chocolate protein. My son Louis loved them: he ate three in one sitting, two hours before his workout, with honey!
At a glance
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 8 bites
- Protein: 6 g per bite
- Nutrition facts: about 8 g of carbohydrates, 2 g of fat and 2 g of fiber per bite (basic version, approximate values)
Ingredients
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) unbleached wheat flour
- 1 scoop of Zenit organic chocolate plant protein
- 45 ml (3 tbsp) ground flaxseed
- 10 ml (2 tsp) baking powder
- 185 ml (3/4 cup) plain Greek yogurt
- Sesame seeds (for coating)
Instructions
- Place the oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients, except for the sesame seeds. Add the Greek yogurt and shape the dough into a ball with your hands.
- Divide the dough into 8 balls and roll them in the sesame seeds.
- Place on the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, until the bites are lightly golden.
- Let cool, then enjoy with a little peanut butter or a drizzle of Quebec honey.
Danielle's tip
Two bites provide 12 g of protein: perfect for a post-workout snack or a quick breakfast. Note: don't replace the Zenit chocolate protein with a sweetened chocolate protein powder; the absence of sweetener is essential to the texture and taste. Also see eating to recover better.
Frequently asked questions
How much protein is in one mini bagel bite?
About 6 g of protein per bite, or 12 g for 2 bites.
Why use protein without sweetener?
Sweeteners change the dough's texture and taste. Zenit protein contains no sweeteners, which gives better results in cooking.
Danielle Dubois, Dt.P., nutritionist
Member of the Ordre des diététistes-nutritionnistes du Québec
Founder of Zenit Nutrition