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Cottage Cheese Doughs & Pastries

High-Protein Chocolate Babka Pines

Yield
Makes 4

high-protein chocolate babka with cottage cheese dough and hazelnut chocolate spread filling, air-fried.

Ingredients

Dough

Filling

Directions

  1. 1

    Mix all the dough ingredients together.

  2. 2

    Let the dough rest in the fridge or freezer for 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Form into a ball, dust with flour, and divide into 4 pieces.

  4. 4

    On a well-floured surface, roll out each piece into a thin circle. Spread with the chocolate filling, fold in half to create a half-moon shape, and gently flatten.

  5. 5

    Cut lengthwise into thin strips.

  6. 6

    Place a chopstick across the center and twist the strips around it to create a braided effect. Remove the chopstick.

  7. 7

    Brush with egg yolk, and sprinkle with crushed pecans.

  8. 8

    Air fry at 310°F (155°C) for 16 minutes, then increase to 340°F (165°C) for another 2–3 minutes, until golden.

Nutrition

Calories
Calories: ~325 kcal
Protein
Protein: ~15–16 g
Carbohydrates
Sugar: ~3–4 g