Biscotti

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup whole wheat flour
• ¼ cup ground flax seed
• ½ cup Splenda (baking kind)
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa
• 2 scoops LA Whey chocolate protein powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 egg white
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp honey
• 2 tbsp crushed pistachios

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, flax seed, Splenda, protein powder, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.
3. In a medium bowl, mix together the large egg, egg white, honey, and vanilla. Add this to the flour mixture.
4. Fold in pistachios and mix together until well combined. The dough will be sticky.
5. Lightly flour your hands and a work surface. Roll the dough into 2-inch thick rope. Place the rope on a baking sheet. Press the dough rope to a 1-inch thick width.
6. Bake for 25-28 minutes or until firm to the touch.
7. Remove from oven and let it cool on baking sheet for 2-5 minutes.
8. Place rope on a cutting board. Cut rope into 1/2-inch thick slices – 16 pieces in total.
9. Place slices on the baking sheet with the cut sides facing up.
10. Bake for 8 minutes. Turn the biscotti’s on the other cut side for another 8 minutes or until dry.
11. Let cool on wire rack.

Nutrition: Per Bar

Calories: 86kcal

Protein: 10g

Carbohydrates: 4g