Fudgy Chewy Protein Cookies with Beetroot

Enhance your fudgy, protein-packed cookies by including grated beetroot, adding visual appeal and earthy sweetness without compromising on taste.

Nutritional Insights: Grated beetroot offers natural sweetness, fiber, and a range of vitamins and minerals, making these cookies even more nutritious.

Ingredients

• 1 ripe avocado, mashed
• 1/2 cup cottage cheese (low-carb brand)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup erythritol or your preferred keto-friendly sweetener (adjust based on sweetness)
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup hemp protein powder
• 1/4 cup almond flour (or 2 tablespoons coconut flour)
• 1-2 tablespoons super greens powder (optional)
• 1/4 cup grated beetroot (fresh or blanched)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• Optional: 1/4 cup sugar-free dark chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed avocado, cottage cheese, eggs, erythritol, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, hemp protein powder, almond flour, super greens powder (if using), baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the avocado mixture, stirring until fully combined. Gently fold in the grated beetroot and any chocolate chips, if using.
5. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1-2 inches apart.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set. The centers may look slightly underbaked for that perfect fudgy texture.
7. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Flavor Profile

Grated beetroot provides a subtle sweetness that complements the chocolate flavor beautifully, while adding a vibrant color to the cookies. The richness of the avocado and cottage cheese keeps the texture soft and fudgy.

Keto-Friendly Explanation

This cookie recipe enriched with beetroot remains keto-friendly; it keeps net carbs low, with careful attention to keep within your goal of under 2 grams per cookie. The added fiber and nutrients from beetroot make these cookies a wholesome treat.

Feel free to adjust sweetness levels or experiment further with other ingredients as you make these cookies! If there’s anything else I can assist you with, just let me know. Enjoy your baking!