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About This Recipe
Ever wondered what a Oreo ice cream sandwich would taste like? Because I’m pretty sure it would taste exactly like this!!! Really not trying to be over dramatic here, but I mean holy crap y’all! I am so surprised by these high protein Oreo Freeze Cups!
They have every element you could ever want in a dessert – Cookies and cream flavor, gooey marshmallow center, CHILLED to make taste like an ice cream sandwich. Seriously, even though there is no ice cream in these they somehow taste like it!
This is also one of those recipes that no one would ever know was healthy. Nope, not even in the slightest. Pure frozen Oreo sandwich cookie BLISS.
If you’re looking for more no-bake desserts to keep stashed in your freezer, check out these peanut butter chocolate banana bites, healthy peanut butter fudge or peanut butter cornflake bars!
- Protein powder – I used vanilla protein powder powder for these (like I do most recipes!) since it’s just a good neutral flavor that most people have on hand. A chocolate flavor would work for this recipe too. I used PEScience. There’s a ton of different brands and types of protein powders out there, some absorb more liquid than others, and this can be challenging when it comes to using protein powders in recipes. Because of the varying absorbent properties, you may need to adjust the amount of liquid ingredients you are adding to balance everything out. This is especially true for this recipe since protein powder is one of the main ingredients!
- Coconut flour – this along with the protein powder and dutch black cocoa are the main components in creating the “Oreo” dough. Coconut flour is a lot more absorbent than other flours (like 3-4x more absorbent) so it’s hard to know how much of another flour you would need without experimenting.
- Dutch black cocoa powder – not to be confused with normal cocoa powder! This special dutch processed cocoa is what gives these Oreo cups that cookies and cream flavor.
- Pumpkin, applesauce, milk – all of these bring liquid to Oreo dough mix to create that delicious dough. Each plays a different role in absorption and adding to the texture, so I would try not to replace any if you can help it. However, if needed, you can use more pumpkin for the applesauce and vice versa.
- Marshmallow fluff – I experimented with a couple of different things to create the Oreo cream. Marshmallow fluff was the clear winner. SO good and responds very well to the freezer.
How To Make
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the protein powder, coconut flour, black cocoa, and sweetener. Mix until well combined.
- Add in the pumpkin, applesauce, and almond milk. Continue mixing until all ingredients are mixed thoroughly.
- Using a spoon, scoop a heaping tablespoon (20g) of dough into 12 silicone muffin cups. Press the dough into the cups using a spoon and your fingers. Place in the freezer for 5-10 minutes to set.
- Take out, and add a heaping 1/2 tablespoon of marshmallow fluff (4g) to each cup. Place back in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- Finally, add a heaping tablespoon (20g) of dough on top. Smooth and press down the dough so it’s packed in the cup and the top has been spread out even.
- Keep stored in freezer in an airtight container until ready to eat. Let defrost at room temperature for 10 minutes, then enjoy!
How do I store these high protein Oreo Freeze Cups?
Keep these Oreo freeze cups stored in freezer in an airtight container until ready to eat. Let defrost at room temperature for 10 minutes, then enjoy!
What’s the best type of pan to use to make these cups?
I love using these mini silicone baking cups for this recipe. Slips right out and is the easiest clean up! But a regular muffin pan works too, just make sure to grease first!
Can I make this recipe dairy-free?
Yes, just use a plant-based protein powder to make dairy-free.
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High Protein Oreo Freeze Cups
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup vanilla protein powder (90g)
- 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp coconut flour (70g)
- 6 Tbsp dutch black cocoa powder (30g)
- 1 Tbsp sugar substitute (or sugar)
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin (122g)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce (113g)
- 1/2 cup milk (120g) I used almond
- 1/2 cup marshmallow fluff (48g)
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Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the protein powder, coconut flour, black cocoa, and sweetener. Mix until well combined.
- Add in the pumpkin, applesauce, and almond milk. Continue mixing until all ingredients are mixed thoroughly.
- Using a spoon, scoop a heaping tablespoon (20g) of dough into 12 silicone muffin cups. Press the dough into the cups using a spoon and your fingers. Place in the freezer for 5-10 minutes to set.
- Take out, and add a heaping 1/2 tablespoon of marshmallow fluff (4g) to each cup. Place back in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- Finally, add a heaping tablespoon (20g) of dough on top. Smooth and press down the dough so it's packed in the cup and the top has been spread out even.
- Keep stored in freezer in an airtight container until ready to eat. Let defrost at room temperature for 10 minutes, then enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition is hand-calculated and accurate. No autocalulations! However, note that values can vary based on the brands you use and if you substitute ingredients.
