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Healthy Protein Puffs Recipe

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Tamilla M. Dec. 22, 2024

Crunchy puffs at 130 calories a bageith 4 gram carbs and 17 gram protein

Prep 10 minutesCook 15 minutesEasyServes 4
CE

Coach Erin

Another target hit! Youve successfully prepared your pocket snack for the week. Its fantastic to see you taking control of your nutrition and hitting your weekly target. Your crunchy puffs snack sounds like a great choice! With 17 grams of protein and only 4 grams of carbs its a perfect snack to keep you satisfied when youre on the go. The protein will help keep you full until your next meal which is key for weight loss. Just remember to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Instructions

  • 1.

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  • 2.

    In a large bowl, combine puffed quinoa, cheese, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

  • 3.

    If using, drizzle olive oil over the mixture and stir until well combined.

  • 4.

    Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  • 5.

    Bake for 15 minutes or until golden and crispy, stirring halfway through for even cooking.

  • 6.

    Let cool before serving.

Ingredients

  • 1.

    1 cup of puffed quinoa

  • 2.

    1 cup of low-fat cheese (like cottage cheese or shredded mozzarella)

  • 3.

    1/2 cup of nutritional yeast

  • 4.

    1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder

  • 5.

    1/2 teaspoon of onion powder

  • 6.

    Salt and pepper to taste

  • 7.

    1 tablespoon of olive oil (optional for extra crunch)

Nutrition

  • calories

    130

  • fat

    4

  • saturates

    1

  • carbohydrates

    17

  • fibres

    2

  • sugar

    1

  • addedSugar

    0

  • protein

    17

Healthy Protein Puffs Recipe

My Rating

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2 comments
  • TM

    Tamilla M.Author

    "Crunchy puffs at 130 calories a bageith 4 gram carbs and 17 gram protein"

  • CE

    Coach Erin

    "Another target hit! Youve successfully prepared your pocket snack for the week. Its fantastic to see you taking control of your nutrition and hitting your weekly target. Your crunchy puffs snack sounds like a great choice! With 17 grams of protein and only 4 grams of carbs its a perfect snack to keep you satisfied when youre on the go. The protein will help keep you full until your next meal which is key for weight loss. Just remember to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated."