High Protein Mini Eclairs

Indulge in the perfect balance of decadence and nutrition with these High Protein Mini Eclairs—a delightful twist on the classic French pastry. Featuring a light, golden choux pastry filled with a creamy vanilla protein custard made from whey protein powder, Greek yogurt, and a touch of sweetness, this recipe is a protein-packed treat you can feel good about. Each bite is topped with a glossy layer of rich dark chocolate, making these mini eclairs as elegant as they are satisfying. Ideal for post-workout snacks or guilt-free desserts, these eclairs are baked to perfection and ready in just over an hour. With only a handful of simple ingredients and straightforward techniques, this recipe delivers gourmet results without the fuss, proving that high-protein desserts can be both delicious and nutritious!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 120 ml water
• 60 g unsalted butter
• 1 pinch salt
• 75 g all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 50 g vanilla whey protein powder
• 250 ml skim milk
• 20 g cornstarch
• 40 g granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 100 g dark chocolate
• 100 g greek yogurt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low and add the flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Beat in eggs one at a time until the dough is smooth and glossy. Spoon the mixture into a piping bag fitted with a large round tip.

Step 6

Pipe 2-inch long logs onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the eclairs are puffed and golden brown.

Step 8

Turn off the oven and let the eclairs sit in the oven for another 10 minutes. Remove and cool on a wire rack.

Step 9

For the filling, whisk together the whey protein powder, skim milk, cornstarch, sugar, and vanilla extract in a saucepan.

Step 10

Cook over medium heat while whisking constantly until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 11

Fold the Greek yogurt into the cooled protein custard until smooth.

Step 12

Slice each cooled eclair shell in half. Pipe the protein custard filling into the bottom half and replace the top.

Step 13

Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.

Step 14

Dip the top of each filled eclair into the melted chocolate and place them back on the wire rack to set.

Step 15

Serve the eclairs once the chocolate has hardened. Enjoy your high protein mini eclairs!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	929.1 grams (929.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1996

Total Fat 96.60g	124%
Saturated Fat 52.90g	265%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 606mg	202%
Sodium 537mg	23%
Total Carbohydrate 198.40g	72%
Dietary Fiber 9.30g	33%
Total Sugars 107.80g
Protein 83.40g	167%

Vitamin D 195IU	977%
Calcium 731mg	56%
Iron 18mg	99%
Potassium 1727mg	37%

*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: 43.5%

Protein: 16.7%

Carbs: 39.7%