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Strawberry Protein Cream Puffs

Strawberry Protein Cream Puffs
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Light and airy cream puffs filled with a luscious strawberry protein cream, perfect for a healthy dessert or snack that satisfies your sweet tooth and boosts your protein intake.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt; bring to a boil.
  3. Add flour all at once, stirring vigorously until dough forms a ball and pulls away from the pan.
  4. Remove from heat and let the dough cool for 5 minutes.
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
  6. Using a spoon or piping bag, drop or pipe dough onto the baking sheet into 12 small mounds.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden. Let cool completely.
  8. In a blender, combine cottage cheese, protein powder, honey, and vanilla extract; blend until smooth.
  9. Gently fold in chopped strawberries.
  10. Slice the cooled puffs in half and fill each with the strawberry protein cream.
  11. Serve immediately or chilled for a refreshing treat.

Notes

For an extra touch, dust the filled cream puffs with powdered sugar or garnish with fresh strawberry slices before serving.

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