no-bake caramel protein cookies

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These no-bake caramel protein cookies with chocolate drizzle are EVERYTHING you could possibly need:

• Scrumptious. CHECK
• Loaded with superfoods like quinoa, almonds, chia, dark chocolate, coconut. CHECK
• High quality protein. CHECK
• No-bake & easy to make. CHECK
• Great for breakfasts, snacks, dessert. CHECK
• Left-over yummy, low carb caramel sauce to enjoy. CHECK

I find that life is SO much easier when you keep nutrient-dense snacks like this around the house!

They also make for an easy breakfast – especially if your kids are running out the door to catch the bus!

ingredients for caramel protein cookies

brown rice cereal and quinoa

The base for these cookies is brown rice cereal and quinoa (uncooked). I like to use One Degree Brown Rice Crisps but you can pick up any brown rice cereal in your local food store’s organic section.

When making something like this, I like to throw in other nutritious foods like chia seeds or flax seeds because they provide health benefits and don’t impact the taste.

They are optional so if you choose not to add them, simply add an extra two tablespoons of quinoa.

protein

For protein, I use Isagenix’s tri-Release vanilla protein. You can substitute any high-quality whey or plant protein you like.

I love the tri-release because it has three different types of protein that work together to give your body both an immediate and a sustained release of amino acids.

In a nutshell, this protein is great for building and repairing lean muscle. Contact me if you want more info.

caramel sauce

The caramel sauce in this recipe is phenomenal (and low carb)! The recipe makes more than you need so put the remaining sauce in a sealed container and store in the fridge. This is the same caramel sauce that I use in my gooey chocolate coconut caramel bars.

Other great ways to use caramel sauce include:

• Dipping fruit in it (especially green apples!)
• Stirring into coffee and tea
• Mixing into other no-bake batters, like energy bites
• Pouring over ice cream
• Pouring into smoothies
• Stirring into yogurt
• Drizzling on oatmeal
• Toppings for bread, muffins and cakes

chocolate chips

The chocolate chips are Lily’s which is my fave! Feel free to use any dark chocolate chips that you like.

Store these cookies in the fridge. Enjoy this deliciousness any time you want a burst of energy!