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High-Protein Autumnal Apple Pie Recipe
Protein Works Protein Apple Pie: Your Ultimate High-Protein Snack, perfect for Autumnal Evenings
Looking for a delicious and healthy twist on a classic dessert, something that maybe reminds you of a popular fast-food apple pie? Then this recipe is the perfect solution. It’s packed full off protein and super easy to make, and making mini pies means you can take them on the go.
Ingredients for the Protein Pie Crust:
- 85g (1/4 cup) protein (we would recommend pea protein, which is vegan and gluten-free, however you can also use a whey protein)
- 19g (1/8 cup) coconut flour
- 170g (1/2 cup) liquid egg whites
- 1 tsp flavour drops (we would recommend vanilla or caramel)
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
Tip: If you’re using vanilla-flavoured protein powder, feel free to skip the toffee flavour drops and vanilla essence. Flaxseeds or walnuts are a great extra topping, if you fancy some more crunch.
Make the Pie Crust:
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the pea protein, coconut flour, egg whites, flavour drops, and vanilla essence. Stir until smooth
- Form the Crust: Press the mixture evenly into three mini tart tins. These are perfect for individual portions, great for meal prep or on-the-go snacks
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) and bake the crusts for about 15 minutes, or until firm and golden
While the crusts bake, prep your filling:
Ingredients for the Apple Pie Filling:
- 3 medium apples (thinly sliced)
- 85g (1/4 cup) quark or soft cheese. We would recommend a high-protein option but you can also use cottage cheese, soft cheese or greek yogurt, depending on your taste preference)
- 1/2 tbsp flavour drops
- Ground cinnamon (for an extra autumnal kick)
Tip: If you’d like to add in extra benefits to this apple-pie recipe, you can also add a collagen supplement. This won’t change the flavour of the pie but will give an additional wellness boost.
Pie Assembly:
- Layer the Apples: Once your mini tart crusts are done, start by adding a layer of your apple slices to the base
- Add the Protein Layer: In a small bowl, mix the quark, flavour drops, and collagen powder if you are using it. Spoon this mixture over the apples as your creamy middle layer
- Top with More Apples: Add another layer of apples
- Finish with Cinnamon: Sprinkle cinnamon generously over the top for extra flavour. You can also finish off in the grill if you’d like a little toasted top (especially if adding more walnuts or flaxseeds that may be left over from the crust)
Nutritional Info (Per Mini Pie):
Calories: 266 kcal
Protein: 30.4g
Carbs: 29.2g (20.2g sugars)
Fat: 3g (1.1g saturated)
Fibre: 6.7g
If you are looking for other high-protein recipes, our autumn favourites are:
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