Description
A delightful, creamy dish that combines the earthiness of chestnuts with the sweetness of vanilla, packed with protein and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Chestnuts, roasted
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
- 1 cup Almond Milk
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Butter, melted
- Sweetener (Honey or maple syrup, to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the chestnuts. Score the shell and roast for 20-25 minutes until fragrant, then peel.
- Blend the roasted chestnuts, almond milk, vanilla extract, melted butter, sweetener, and protein powder until creamy.
- Mix in the eggs and pulse until well combined.
- Add the salt and adjust sweetness as needed.
- Prepare your baking dish by greasing it and pouring in the velvet mixture.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then slice and serve.
Notes
This dish can be served warm or at room temperature. It’s great for meal prep or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: protein recipe, chestnut recipe, dessert, healthy dessert, vanilla flavor