Warm Cinnamon Lentil Cocoa Protein Squares
These soft, mildly sweet lentil cocoa squares are designed for GLP-1 users with low appetite, offering a small but nutrient-dense bite that’s easy to finish. Warm cinnamon and gentle cocoa add comforting flavor without strong smells, while lentils and protein powder provide concentrated protein to help maintain muscle on reduced intake.
Ingredients
- 120 g cooked brown lentils — well-drained
- 80 ml unsweetened soy milk — room temperature
- 40 g unflavored or mild vanilla plant-based protein powder — scoop and level
- 30 g fine rolled spelt flakes or quick-cooking whole grain flakes — plain, dry
- 8 g unsweetened cocoa powder — sifted if lumpy
- 2 g ground cinnamon
- 12 g maple syrup optional
- 5 g olive oil — for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and lightly grease a small loaf tin or oven-safe dish (about 12 x 12 cm) with the olive oil.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the cooked brown lentils and soy milk, blending until very smooth and creamy to create an easy-to-digest base.
- Add the protein powder, cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, and maple syrup (if using) to the blender and pulse until fully combined into a thick batter.
- Transfer the batter to a bowl and gently fold in the spelt flakes or other quick-cooking whole grain flakes until evenly distributed; the mixture should be thick but spreadable.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared dish, smoothing the top with a spoon, and bake for 12–15 minutes until just set and slightly springy to the touch.
- Allow to cool for at least 5 minutes, then cut into 4 small squares; serve 1–2 warm squares per snack, keeping portions modest for GLP-1–related low appetite.
Tips for GLP-1 users
If your appetite is very low, start with half a square warm and eat slowly; the soft texture and mild cinnamon-cocoa flavor are gentle on a sensitive stomach while still delivering concentrated protein.
Blend the lentils very thoroughly to avoid any skins or chunks, which can feel heavy when you’re not very hungry.
You can slightly thin leftover squares with a splash of warm soy milk and mash with a fork to create a soft, pudding-like texture on days when chewing feels tiring.
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