High Protein Traditional Queijada
Experience a healthier twist on the beloved Portuguese treat with this delightful High Protein Traditional Queijada recipe! Packed with nutrient-dense ingredients like low-fat cottage cheese, vanilla-flavored whey protein powder, and oat flour, these tender baked pastries offer all the classic flavors of queijadas while boosting your protein intake. A hint of ground cinnamon and zesty lemon combined with natural sweetness from honey or maple syrup adds irresistible depth to the flavor profile. Perfectly portioned in a muffin tin, these golden-brown bites are quick to prep and bake in just 30 minutes, making them a convenient choice for breakfast, post-workout snacks, or guilt-free desserts. Enjoy them warm or chilled, and savor this protein-rich spin on a traditional favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Cottage cheese (low-fat, high-protein)
- 3 large Eggs
- 30 grams Vanilla-flavored whey protein powder
- 40 grams Oat flour
- 30 grams Unsalted butter (melted)
- 200 milliliters Milk (low-fat or almond milk)
- 50 grams Honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a muffin tin or line it with paper cups.
In a blender or food processor, add the cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla-flavored whey protein powder, oat flour, melted butter, milk, and honey (or maple syrup). Blend until the mixture is smooth and lump-free.
Add the baking powder, ground cinnamon, and lemon zest to the blended mixture. Pulse a few more times to combine.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 of the way full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the queijadas from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1164 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.3 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.7 g | 128% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 684 mg | 228% | |
| Sodium | 1582 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.2 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.2 g | ||
| Protein | 85.0 g | 170% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.6 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 725 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1130 mg | 24% | |
*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.
