Strawberry Thumbprint Prookies! (Protein Cookies)

Strawberry and vanilla dance on your tongue as you bite into these prookies. Protein Cookies, so you can enjoy one with your coffee after yoga. Well, I did. These are Strawberry Thumbprint Cookies infused with vanilla protein powder, strawberry chia jam within the batter and a generous portion smack dab in the center. They have added cranberries for an extra chewy consistency when you bite in.

The wonderful part is they have a low glycemic index, are packed with protein, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, iron, fiber, fruit, antioxidants, healthy fats and more. Even better yet is how good they smell while preparing, baking and most of all how they taste. 

A great cookie consistency with a slight crisp on the base, soft yet chewy when you bite inside and you are greeted with strawberry jam center. I truly could NOT keep my hands off these 'nor could Gerald. Just one with coffee? How about tea? Just because? :) I think you will LOVE this unique recipe. Enjoy, from my home and heart to yours! ​

Makes 18 Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup + 2 Tablespoons Coconut Sugar
• 1/4 Cup Melted/Soft Coconut Butter
• 3/4 Cup Organic Strawberry Chia Jam (See below)
• 1/2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
• 1 1/4 Cup + 2 Tbsp GF Oat Flour (GF oats ground into flour)
• 3 Scoops Vanilla Raw Vegan Superfood Protein Powder (63 g)
• 1/2 Cup Almond Flour
• 1 tsp Baking Soda
• Pinch Salt
• 1/2 Cup Cranberries (opt)
• Additional 1/2-3/4 Cup Organic Strawberry Chia Jam to top

Organic Strawberry Chia Jam

• 2 Cups Organic Strawberries
• 2 Tbsp Organic Chia Seeds
• 2 tsp Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
• 6 Medjool Dates

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Peaceful Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F, line a baking sheet with parchment paper or leave as is.
2. Make the chia jam and set aside.
3. In a bowl, add coconut sugar and melted coconut butter, mix with a standing mixer on a low speed, food processor, or by hand until very well combined. Add in 3/4 cup chia jam and vanilla extract.
4. Fold in the dry ingredients a little at a time. Mix until a cookie dough forms. I did use my hands to help a little. You may use more/less flour if desired. I find the oat and almond flour to be absorbent, with the added protein powder it worked perfect.
5. Fold in the cranberries. 
6. Using a rounded tablespoon take the dough and transfer to a baking sheet, gently press into a cookie shape (or pass this step) and using your thumb or the back of a rounded tablespoon make an indentation in each cookie. Fill with strawberry chia jam.
7. Bake for 10-15 minutes, mine took 14 minutes exactly.
8. ​Cool for 1-2 minutes on the pan, transfer to a cooling rack. Enjoy! These are really delicious frozen as well. 

For #pinktober I am collaborating with Sun Pyramid Health to help spread the word for Breast Cancer Awareness. I  want to continue to provide healthy recipes for you to enjoy that promote health and their products make for wonderful ingredients. You can win your own large kit of products & a prize by baking something pink and using #canyoupinkit on Instagram. Tag @sunpyramid.health, @thepinkfund & @artisticvegan77 to be entered to win some wonderful vegan friendly prizes! Plus, if you use code ARTISTIC10 on your order from SunPyramid.com during October, they'll donate $1 to  pinkfund.org and you'll get 10% off. I used Sun Pyramid Health's Raw Vegan Superfood Protein Powder as a secret magical ingredient in these cookies, plus there incredibly dreamy-congealing chia seeds. Eat super-foods in a cookie & shine on! 

With love,
Christa 

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