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Who says you can't eat brigadeiro and stay focused on healthy eating? With this protein brigadeiro with wheyYou'll satisfy your sweet tooth with a functional snack, full of flavor and with excellent nutritional values.
Ideal for post-workoutAs a healthy dessert or quick snack, brigadeiro fit is practical, delicious and can be made in minutes with simple ingredients you probably already have at home.
Why make brigadeiro with whey?
- Rich in proteinhelping to build muscle and satiety
- No refined sugar
- No condensed milk, but just as creamy
- Versatilecan be rolled up or eaten with a spoon
- Low carbdepending on the ingredients used
Ingredients
- 1 scoop (30g) of chocolate or vanilla whey protein
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 100% (unsweetened)
- 2 tablespoons skimmed milk powder (optional for creaminess)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (or ghee butter)
- 3 to 4 tablespoons of milk (can be vegetable)
- Sweetener to taste (stevia, erythritol, xylitol etc.)
Preparation:
- In a bowl, mix the whey, cocoa, milk powder and sweetener.
- Gradually add the milk until it forms a paste-like dough.
- Mix in the coconut oil and stir well.
- Microwave for 30 seconds (optional, just to give it a creamier texture) or stir vigorously until everything is incorporated.
- To roll upPlace in the fridge for 20 to 30 minutes until firm. Then roll in cocoa powder, grated coconut or crushed nuts.
- To eat with a spoonconsume immediately or refrigerate for a few minutes to thicken.
Variation Tips
- Brownie flavoradd 1 teaspoon of peanut or nut paste.
- Truffle textureUse a little more coconut oil and less milk.
- Crunchyadd cocoa nibs or chopped nuts to the dough.
- Vegan versionuse vegetable protein and vegetable milk instead of whey.
Approximate Nutritional Information (per brigadeiro)
- Calories60 to 80 kcal
- Proteins5 to 7 g
- Carbohydrates2 to 5 g
- Good fats: 3 to 5 g