High Protein Chocolate Croissant

Elevate your pastry game with these indulgent yet nutrition-packed High Protein Chocolate Croissants! Combining flaky, buttery layers with a hidden core of rich dark chocolate, this recipe adds a fitness-friendly twist by incorporating whey protein powder into the dough. Perfect for a decadent breakfast or a post-workout snack, these croissants are as satisfying as they are delicious. Master the art of laminated dough with step-by-step folding techniques to achieve those perfect, golden layers. Each batch yields eight beautifully baked croissants that strike the perfect balance between classic French pastry and a healthier, high-protein alternative. Enjoy these treats warm from the oven for a melt-in-your-mouth experience! Optimize your mornings with this protein-packed twist on a timeless favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:300 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:320 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 250 g all-purpose flour
• 50 g whey protein powder
• 125 g unsalted butter, cold
• 7 g active dry yeast
• 120 ml milk, warm
• 25 g sugar
• 5 g salt
• 1 large egg
• 100 g dark chocolate, in bar form
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• 15 ml water

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix the warm milk with the sugar and yeast. Let this mixture sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whey protein powder, and salt.

Step 3

Add the yeast mixture and beaten egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.

Step 4

Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth. Shape it into a rectangle, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Step 5

Place the cold butter between two sheets of parchment paper. Pound it with a rolling pin into a flat rectangle, approximately 0.5 cm thick.

Step 6

Roll out the chilled dough into a rectangle that is slightly larger than the butter block. Place the butter in the center, then fold the dough over the butter to completely encase it.

Step 7

Roll the dough out into a long rectangle, then fold it into thirds like a letter (this is called a book fold). Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.

Step 8

Repeat the rolling and folding process two more times, chilling the dough for 30 minutes between each fold.

Step 9

After the final chill, roll out the dough to about 0.5 cm thickness and cut it into triangles.

Step 10

Place a piece of chocolate at the base of each triangle, then roll tightly to form croissants.

Step 11

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Place the croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 12

Brush each croissant with the beaten egg wash.

Step 13

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

Step 14

Allow croissants to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	807 grams (807.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2937

Total Fat 156.00g	200%
Saturated Fat 90.60g	453%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 714mg	238%
Sodium 2336mg	102%
Total Carbohydrate 293.00g	107%
Dietary Fiber 15.70g	56%
Total Sugars 78.60g
Protein 91.50g	183%

Vitamin D 158IU	789%
Calcium 489mg	38%
Iron 20mg	111%
Potassium 1528mg	33%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.7%

Protein: 12.4%

Carbs: 39.8%