{"id":3816,"date":"2018-09-27T09:00:34","date_gmt":"2018-09-27T14:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vshred.com\/blog\/?p=3816"},"modified":"2020-02-20T12:29:30","modified_gmt":"2020-02-20T18:29:30","slug":"post-workout-cookie-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vshred.com\/blog\/post-workout-cookie-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"5-Ingredient Gluten-Free Cookies for a Post-Workout Snack"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Shake up your diet with this delicious, guilt-free post-workout cookie recipe.<\/p>\n<h2>Delicious Post-Workout Cookie Recipe You Should Try<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Watch this video first:<\/strong><br \/>\n<em><iframe style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fthevinsanityshred%2Fvideos%2F898391600362927%2F&amp;show_text=0&amp;width=476\" width=\"476\" height=\"476\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Ingredients<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>3\/4 cup raw ground almonds or almond meal<\/li>\n<li>3\/4 cup gluten-free rolled oats<\/li>\n<li>1 cup dates, packed (soaked in warm water for 10 minutes and drained)<\/li>\n<li>1 medium ripe banana<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons salted almond butter<\/li>\n<li>dried fruits (optional)<\/li>\n<li>seeds (optional)<\/li>\n<li>flaxseed (optional)<\/li>\n<li>nuts (optional)<\/li>\n<li>dairy-free chocolate chips (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Instructions<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Take the dates and grind them in a food processor.<\/li>\n<li>Throw in the almond butter and banana until they mix with the dates.<\/li>\n<li>Add the oats and almond meal then pulse in the food processor.<\/li>\n<li>Grind until it forms a loose, sticky dough.<\/li>\n<li>Take the dough and put it in a large bowl. If the dough is too sticky, you can add in some almond meal or oats.<\/li>\n<li>Throw in optional ingredients if desired.<\/li>\n<li>Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F.<\/li>\n<li>Form round discs with the cookie dough.<\/li>\n<li>Line the discs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.<\/li>\n<li>Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until cookies are firm and golden brown.<\/li>\n<li>Take the cookies out of the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Transfer the cookies to your plate or food container.<\/li>\n<li>Store any leftovers in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>What Makes These Cookies a Good Post-Workout Snack?<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3941 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/What-Makes-a-Good-Post-Workout-Snack-post-workout-cookie-recipe01.jpg?resize=625%2C625&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"What Makes a Good Post-Workout Snack | 5-Ingredient Gluten-Free Cookies for a Post-Workout Snack | oatmeal chocolate chip protein cookies\" width=\"625\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/What-Makes-a-Good-Post-Workout-Snack-post-workout-cookie-recipe01.jpg?w=625&amp;ssl=1 625w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/What-Makes-a-Good-Post-Workout-Snack-post-workout-cookie-recipe01.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/What-Makes-a-Good-Post-Workout-Snack-post-workout-cookie-recipe01.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/What-Makes-a-Good-Post-Workout-Snack-post-workout-cookie-recipe01.jpg?resize=60%2C60&amp;ssl=1 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The main reason we strongly suggest trying this post-workout cookie recipe is it has most of the nutrients you need for muscle recovery. During the first 30 minutes <a href=\"https:\/\/vshred.com\/blog\/what-to-eat-after-a-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">after a workout<\/a>, your body switches from a catabolic to an anabolic state.<\/p>\n<p>This means it needs at least enough protein and carbs to <a href=\"https:\/\/vshred.com\/blog\/how-to-gain-muscle-mass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">maximize muscle growth<\/a>. It\u2019s also the reason many fitness buffs take protein shakes after their workouts.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a snack to eat in place of protein shakes, this easy <span>low-carb protein cookie recipe<\/span> is what you need. It has protein and carbs but does not contain any gluten.<\/p>\n<p>This means most of the nutrients you consume will help build your muscles. None of them will turn to fat. Plus, our\u00a0post-workout cookie recipe is definitely healthier compared to other snacks.<\/p>\n<h3>Why Diets Fail<\/h3>\n<p>One common reason diets fail is that people tend to snack too much. Not just after their workouts, but also in between meals.<\/p>\n<p>Since it may be a bit difficult to completely stop snacking, you should find another way around it. What you can do is try healthier options like this protein cookie recipe.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Remember that the key to having a rocking body is to maintain a healthy balance between your workouts and <a href=\"https:\/\/vshred.com\/blog\/easy-healthy-meals-quick-healthy-recipes-for-breakfast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">your diet<\/a>. You don\u2019t need to give up sweets and snacks completely. All you need are healthier options that suit both your wants and needs.<\/p>\n<p>So what are you waiting for? Grab an apron and try out this easy, delicious post-workout cookie recipe.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Trying to find more healthy recipes like these? Want to easily cook delicious food that was designed by a professional chef without cooking or prepping for an hour straight? Our Recipe Guide offers dozens of delicious and healthy recipes that only take 20-30 minutes MAXIMUM to make and will change your life for the better almost instantly! You can get our recipe guide and a lifetime of 5-star recipes for the price of a meal at a restaurant TODAY by <a href=\"https:\/\/vshred.com\/sp\/recipe-guide\/v1?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=v-shred&amp;utm_content=post-workout-cookie-recipe&amp;utm_term=50032939\">clicking this link!<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>What did you think of our post-workout cookie recipe? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Up Next:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vshred.com\/blog\/pre-workout-meal-for-more-energy-quick-healthy-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pre Workout Meal for More Energy (Quick &amp; Healthy Recipe)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shake up your diet with this delicious, guilt-free post-workout cookie recipe. 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