Protein Iced Vovos

For the biscuit:

• 2 scoops Bulk Nutrients Fine Powdered Oats
• 2 tablespoons almond butter
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil – melted
• 1/3 cup dates – chopped and soaked overnight then drained
• 2 tablespoons almond meal
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 2 teaspoons coconut sugar
• 1 tablespoon no added sugar maple syrup

For the berry jam:

• 1 cup thawed berries
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 teaspoon of zero/low-calorie sweetener
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 1 tablespoon water

For the coconut:

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil – melted
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 1 teaspoon coconut sugar

To make the biscuits:

1. Step 1: Combine all ingredients, except the Fine Powdered Oats, in a food processor and blend until well combined.
2. Step 2: Remove from mixer and stir in the Fine Powdered Oats.
3. Step 3: Spread onto baking paper. Press a second piece of baking paper on top and roll out to a thin ½ cm thickness. Slice into biscuit sized rectangles and place in the fridge to set.

To make the jam:

1. Step 1: Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend well. Set aside to allow the chia seeds to thicken.
2. Step 2: When thick (after about one hour) take the firmed cookies and spread 1 – 2 teaspoons of jam mix down the centre. Repeat on all cookies. Set aside.

To make the coconut mix:

1. Step 1: Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend well. Spread 1 – 2 teaspoons of mix on the biscuit on each side of the jam evenly. Repeat on all biscuits.
2. Step 2: Place in the fridge to set. Best stored in the fridge and eaten within three days.

Nicole Frain

Formerly working as part of Bulk Nutrients R&D team for many years, Nicole Frain is a food scientist, personal trainer and a professional international cyclist.

She's applied her learnings at the national stage for bodybuilding, and has several qualifications in Food Science, Nutrition and Business!