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Sweetpotato Protein Whoopie Pies

Recipe by Chrissy Carol of Snacking with Sneakers
If you’re looking for a sweet treat that’s satisfying, delectable, and packs in a little protein – you’ve found it! These sweetpotato protein whoopie pies provide 13 grams of protein in each one, and still taste like a delicious dessert. Think cinnamon-spiced sweetpotato cakes sandwiched together with a tangy cream cheese frosting – yum! As a bonus, they’re made with simple ingredients that are easy to find at any grocery store. The only specialty ingredient required is vanilla whey protein powder, which is widely available these days. Enjoy! Sweetpotato Protein Whoopie Pies Makes 10 whoopie pies Prep: 20 minutes / Cook: 10 minutes

Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Calories 1594 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the cakes:

  • ¾ cup vanilla whey protein powder
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup sweetpotato puree amount of puree from approximately 1 medium-large sweetpotato
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the cream cheese frosting:
  • 8 oz Neufchatel cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup whole milk plain Greek yogurt or vanilla
  • ½ cup vanilla whey protein powder
  • ½ cup powdered sugar

Instructions
 

Instructions:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the protein powder, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
  • In another large mixing bowl, combine the sweetpotato puree, sugar, oil, egg, and vanilla. Whisk until well combined.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined.
  • Portion the batter onto the parchment-lined baking sheets in heaping spoonfuls; about 1 ½ to 2 tablespoons of batter each to make 20 cakes. Bake at 350°F for 10-13 minutes, until the cakes are cooked through. Let cool on the pan.
  • As the cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. Combine the Neufchatel cream cheese, yogurt, protein powder, and powdered sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer (or a mixing bowl if using a hand mixer). Use the whisk attachment of the mixer to beat

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Sweetpotato Protein Whoopie Pies
Amount per Serving
Calories
1594
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
59
g
91
%
Saturated Fat
 
9
g
56
%
Trans Fat
 
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
41
g
Cholesterol
 
164
mg
55
%
Sodium
 
1272
mg
55
%
Potassium
 
1148
mg
33
%
Carbohydrates
 
254
g
85
%
Fiber
 
10
g
42
%
Sugar
 
173
g
192
%
Protein
 
16
g
32
%
Vitamin A
 
40604
IU
812
%
Vitamin C
 
41
mg
50
%
Calcium
 
147
mg
15
%
Iron
 
6
mg
33
%
Net Carbohydrates
 
244
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 1594kcalCarbohydrates: 254gProtein: 16gFat: 59gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 41gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 1272mgPotassium: 1148mgFiber: 10gSugar: 173gVitamin A: 40604IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 147mgIron: 6mgNet Carbohydrates: 244g