Protein Gujiya
This classic delicacy is made in every household during the festival and enjoyed by the young and old. but, if you’re a mindful eater but can’t resist this deliciousness of a sweet, you have come to the right place. We have the best most perfect low-calorie, protein gujiya recipe for you. This guilt-free version is made with ISO100 Gourmet Vanilla protein powder by Dymatize. And the best part you ask? Well, you don’t have to be a pro in the kitchen. Whether you’re a beginner or someone who simply steps into the kitchen to snack, this low-calorie protein gujiya recipe is easy to master and enjoy.
Protein Gujiya
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon ghee
- 2 tablespoon chironji seeds
- 2 tablespoons chopped cashew nuts
- 2 tablespoons chopped almonds
- 2 tablespoons chopped raisins
- ½ cup desiccated coconut
- 1 teaspoon green cardamom powder
- 30 grams of stevia or honey
- 300 grams of low-fat khoya or ricotta cheese
- 1 scoop of ISO100 Gourmet Vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons of chopped pistachios for garnish
- For the Dough:
- 200 grams of whole wheat flour
- 60 grams ghee
- Pinch of salt
- Water, as required
Directions
- In a nonstick pan, heat 1 tablespoon ghee, and on slow flame lightly roast charoli, cashews, almonds, and raisins until they turn golden brown. This will take about 3 – 5 minutes.
- To this, you then add the desiccated coconut and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- Crumble low-fat khoya or ricotta cheese into the mixture and cook on low heat until it softens. Make sure to keep mixing it so it does not burn or overcook.
- Remove this from heat and mix in green cardamom powder, stevia, and ISO100 Gourmet Vanilla protein powder. Give this a good mix so that no lumps are formed and let it sit side to cool.
- In a bowl, mix whole wheat flour, a pinch of salt, and ghee, and knead this mixture into a firm dough by gradually adding water. Cover this with a cloth and let it rest for at least 20 minutes.
- Roll out small portions of the dough into circles. Make the rolls as big or small as small depending on how you like the crust of the gujiyas. If you like a thick crust, make them smaller and thicker in size and if you like them crisp, make them thinner.
- Place 1 – 2 tablespoons of protein stuffing in the center then fold into a half-moon and seal the edges using water or pressing with a fork. If this seems difficult, simply use a mold instead.
- Once you have made these moons, brush them on both sides with a little ghee and air-fry at 180°C for 10 – 12 minutes. You can also bake these at 180°C for 15 minutes until they turn crispy.
- Once you take them out, sprinkle some chopped pistachios on top and serve warm!
Let’s be honest, everyone loves some indulgence during the festive period and this high-protein, low-calorie version of gujiyas is the perfect guilt-free addition. Adding the ISO100 Gourmet Vanilla takes this recipe a notch higher in terms of flavor and richness and of course the protein boost as well. So now that you have this protein powder recipe, go ahead and try making a batch and let us know how you liked these.
