High Protein Mini Eclairs
Indulge guilt-free with these High Protein Mini Eclairs—an irresistibly lighter twist on the classic French pastry. Perfectly crisp choux pastry shells are filled with a creamy vanilla protein custard, made with whey protein and Greek yogurt for a nourishing boost, and topped with a glossy layer of rich dark chocolate. This recipe balances indulgence and nutrition, making it ideal for those looking to satisfy their sweet tooth while staying on track with high-protein goals. Ready in just over an hour, these elegant treats are perfect for parties, post-workout snacks, or a sophisticated dessert option. Delight your taste buds with a healthier spin on an iconic favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 ml water
- 60 g unsalted butter
- 1 pinch salt
- 75 g all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 50 g vanilla whey protein powder
- 250 ml skim milk
- 20 g cornstarch
- 40 g granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 100 g dark chocolate
- 100 g greek yogurt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Reduce the heat to low and add the flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 2 minutes.
Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool for 5 minutes.
Beat in eggs one at a time until the dough is smooth and glossy. Spoon the mixture into a piping bag fitted with a large round tip.
Pipe 2-inch long logs onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the eclairs are puffed and golden brown.
Turn off the oven and let the eclairs sit in the oven for another 10 minutes. Remove and cool on a wire rack.
For the filling, whisk together the whey protein powder, skim milk, cornstarch, sugar, and vanilla extract in a saucepan.
Cook over medium heat while whisking constantly until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Fold the Greek yogurt into the cooled protein custard until smooth.
Slice each cooled eclair shell in half. Pipe the protein custard filling into the bottom half and replace the top.
Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
Dip the top of each filled eclair into the melted chocolate and place them back on the wire rack to set.
Serve the eclairs once the chocolate has hardened. Enjoy your high protein mini eclairs!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1996 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.6 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.9 g | 264% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 606 mg | 202% | |
| Sodium | 537 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 198.4 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 107.8 g | ||
| Protein | 83.4 g | 167% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.9 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 731 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 17.9 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 1727 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
