Tarwi Christmas log by nutritionist Sofia Beirão

Nutritionist Sofia Beirão has created this recipe that will revolutionise festive tables this season 🎄✨
Lower in calories, more balanced and with the magical touch of Tarwi's Vanilla and Cocoa proteins, which make it healthier, higher in protein and just as delicious.
Fluffy, indulgent and with that Christmas flavour that no one can resist 🍫💛

Ingredients 

For the dough:

• 3 large eggs + 2 egg yolks
  
• 40 g vanilla-flavoured Tarwi vegetable protein
  
• 40 g spelt flour
  
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
  
• Vanilla essence to taste

For the filling and topping:

• 150 ml soy cream or light cream
  
• 3 tablespoons chocolate-flavoured lTarwi vegetable protein
  
• 50 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)

To decorate:

• Vanilla-flavoured Tarwi vegetable protein (to simulate ‘snow’)
  
• Christmas decorations of your choice
  

Preparation Method:

1. Prepare the dough: Beat the eggs with the egg yolks and gradually add the vanilla-flavoured Tarwi vegetable protein. Add the spelt flour and baking powder, mixing well. Add vanilla essence to taste.

2. Bake the dough: Pour the dough onto a baking tray lined with baking paper and bake in a preheated oven at 160 ºC for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on the oven and the size of the tray. The thinner the layer of dough, the faster it will bake. The dough should be baked, but does not need to be golden brown.

3. Make the filling and topping: Place a saucepan over low heat and add the cream, Tarwi cocoa vegetable protein and dark chocolate. Stir until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous cream.

4. Assemble the log: Once the dough is baked, remove it and place it on a kitchen towel. Cover with a portion of the chocolate cream. Roll gently. Cut the ends diagonally to form ‘branches’ and arrange them decoratively. Cover everything with the remaining cream.

5. Decorate: Make the veins of the log with the help of a fork. Sprinkle vanilla vegetable protein to simulate snow and finish with Christmas decorations.