Cookies are always a good idea! You just cannot fail a good cookie recipe... the ideas are endless and they just keep getting better as the year and seasons go by. This Tahini Apple Cinnamon Cookie Pie is the proof!
Also, it's important to mention that this cookie recipe is low carb, gluten free, vegan and freaking delicious! Just the perfect snack or dessert, contains plenty of protein and without all the sugar since we are using a keto friendly plant based protein and cream cheese!
About this Tahini Apple Cinnamon Cookie Pie:
I kept it simple and very convenient. I used a plant-based friendlythe cream cheese, apples and my favorite plant based protein powder for the base. The inspiration from this recipe was nothing but the season, I'm feeling all the fall vibes now!
Apple cinnamon recipes are good enough on its own... add some tahini and you get some magic! A delicious cookie recipe using sprouted apple cinnamon oats, some of low carb seed based granola that has coconut, chocolate and pumpkin seeds.
I also added some plant based protein in vanilla flavor it add some volume, flavor and nutrient density, in this recipe it didn't blend completely with the rest of the ingredients so there were some parts that really reminded me of the cookies!
The one the I typically use is from Nuzest, made with simple ingredients plus it's also low carb. You can use the discount code PURELYHL for discount!
The combination of the apple and vanilla protein powder is just a little extra touch that makes a difference on the texture too! Since it's a pea protein base it tends to absorb a little bit more of liquid making the mixture denser and thicker.
Plus the flavor of tahini along with the apple cinnamon oat base is just a DREAM! It's just a dream fall combination.
The perfect afternoon snack or dessert no matter the season! I'm a firm believer that having a good protein snack is always a good idea, and healthy cookies are just the perfect recipe to have on hand and ready to prepare no matter how much time you've got.
Overall, these are the ingredients needed for this Tahini Apple Cinnamon Cookie Pie:
Nuzest Plant-Based Protein - Vanilla
Apple Cinnamon Sprouted Oats
Tahini
Apples
Seed Based Granola
Plant-Based Cream Cheese
You can see that the ingredients are pretty basic, and the method is the easiest thing to do! Since peo protein tends to absorb more water I kept the portion to 1/2 cup, it also adds thickness and volume to the base of the cookies.
For the toppings I decided to use some seeds and nuts, specially pumpkin seeds since it add a little more of the fall vibes we want and love... plus some zinc!
To keep everything low carb I used my favorite sweetener that replace sugar 1:1, this is the granulated monk fruit from Lakanto, this is a great keto friendly and diabetic option for all my sweet pies out there.
The full instructions will be below along with the nutritional information per serving. This is just a super easy and flavorful recipe for you to enjoy and your body will love; source of protein, nutrients and flavor!
Overall this recipe is:
Low Carb
Vegan
High Protein
Gluten Free
Meal Prep Friendly
Delicious!
The end result
It's hard to resist the combination of tahini and apple cinnamon... plus the fact that we also added some slices of apples and nuts from the granola, I'll just put it that way! Specially when we are talking about a recipe that it's also keto friendly and gluten free! Who would have known... this is just a recipe that you have to try and share with your friends.
And this is also a gut friendly option because of the fiber, the probiotics in the pea protein if you are using my fave, Nuzest Digestive Support! This is just the perfect go to and healthy snack to prepare morning or evening... seriously so good.
These are great to meal prep, who also loves having their healthy sweets on hand for any occasion? Ready to attack that sweet tooth. I actually froze one batch of this recipe to experiment and it turned out amazing... so you can even prepare this recipe ahead of time and keep it in the freezer or refrigerator.
This is a great recipe that your family or friends will love! Easy to prepare and elegant and fun no matter the occasion, this recipe is made to enjoy in the most effortless and most delicious way ever, I mean... only simple and minimal ingredients in a healthy gluten free, vegan and low carb recipe!
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With love,
María
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Tahini Apple Cinnamon Cookie Pie
By María Fernanda López
Serves 8 serving
Ingredients
Crust
1/2 cup of Nuzest Plant-Based Protein - Vanilla ("PURELYHL" for discount)
2/3 cup of sprouted apple cinnamon oats (used One Degree)
1/2 cup of water
1/2 cup of tahini
1/2 tsp of cinnamon
1/3 cup of granulated monk fruit
Filling
1 block of vegan cream cheese (room temperature)
1 tsp of vanilla extract
1/4 piece of apple
1/4 cup of seed grain free granola
Method
Preheat the oven at 350F.
Mix the dry ingredients for the cookie base.
Add the tahini and water, mix well.
Bake for 13 minutes.
Mix well cream cheese, granulated monk fruit and vanilla.
Top each cookie with the cream cheese and add the apple and granola.
Enjoy!
Nutritional Information (per serving 288 kcal)
Fat: 19.3g
Carbs: 17.5g
Fiber: 2.7g
Net Carbs: 14.8g
Protein: 11.9g
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