Every year, it's the same thing. The galette des rois arrives, the smell of frangipane invades the kitchens… and we, athletes, often find ourselves torn between pleasure and nutritional goals.
What if we told you we've found the perfect compromise?

Today, we're sharing a recipe you're sure to love: protein-packed frangipane madeleines . A soft, almond-flavored, protein-rich snack inspired by a classic... but designed to help you reach your goals 💪

Why is this recipe ideal for athletes?

Before going into the details of the recipe, let's be clear: these madeleines are not just a healthy snack!

We designed them as a true protein snack, ticking several essential boxes when you train regularly:

✔️ Rich in protein for muscle recovery and building

✔️ Satisfying texture to prevent cravings

✔️ Delicious taste, texture like store-bought madeleines

✔️ Individual size, easy to take away

The choice of ingredients: because every detail counts

A good protein recipe isn't just about adding whey to a regular dough. It's important to adapt the recipe so that each ingredient provides a valuable benefit!

✨ Almond flour

This is the base of frangipane. It provides:

• the intense almond flavor

• good fats

• a melting texture

💪 Vanilla whey

Here, we use our Pure Whey Isolate with vanilla , a quality whey isolate, made in France, and containing up to 83% protein!
It allows:

• to add protein to madeleines

• to replace some of the flour or sugar

• to maintain a mild and balanced taste

🥛 Skyr or cottage cheese

Essential for:

• the soft

• the moisture of the dough

• additional proteins

🌰 Almond puree

It's what gives it the rich and indulgent character, without excessive butter.
We love using it in sports cooking: it improves texture without hindering digestion.

👑 Bitter almond aroma

We insist, it's very important! He's the one who transforms a simple almond madeleine into a frangipane-style madeleine , worthy of a galette des rois.

🧁 Recipe: Protein-packed frangipane madeleines

📝 Ingredients (12 to 16 madeleines depending on the mold)

Base

• 80g of almond flour

• 40 g of pure vanilla whey isolate

• 1 whole egg

• 120g of skyr or fromage blanc

• 20g of almond puree or almond butter

• 30 ml of almond milk (or other milk)

• 1 tsp bitter almond flavoring

• 1 tsp liquid vanilla

• 1 level teaspoon of baking powder

• 20 g of honey

🍳 Step-by-step preparation

Step 1: Preparing the dough

Mix all the ingredients together until you obtain a thick but pliable, smooth and homogeneous dough.

👉 If the dough seems too thick, simply add 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk.

Step 2: Resting in the cold (the secret to madeleines)
Lightly grease the madeleine mold, then fill each cavity ¾ full .

Next, a key step:
➡️ 10 minutes in the refrigerator before cooking.

It is this thermal shock that allows for a nice hump and a very soft texture.

Step 3: Cooking

• Preheat oven to 180°C

• Static heat mode (top + bottom)

• Cooking time: approximately 10 minutes

The madeleines should be lightly golden and still soft to the touch.

⚠️ Be careful not to overcook, especially with whey.

Tasting and storage

We highly recommend enjoying them warm , straight from the oven 😌

For preservation:

• Store in the fridge for a maximum of 3 to 4 days in an airtight container.

• Reheat for 10 to 15 seconds in the microwave.

Perfect for this week's meal prep!

How can you incorporate these madeleines into your day?

• Post-workout : 2 madeleines + a shaker → perfect recovery combo

• Protein snack : 1 to 2 madeleines + a piece of fruit

• Before your workout : if you train light, they'll be fine.

• Meal prep : they keep for several days in the fridge and reheat in seconds

They provide exactly what we're looking for: protein, energy, and above all… pleasure . 🤝🏼

👑 In conclusion

If you're looking for:

• a recipe based on frangipane

• a soft and melt-in-your-mouth madeleine

• a real protein snack

• without spending hours in the kitchen

So these protein-packed frangipane madeleines are definitely for you 👑

Test them, adapt them to your goal, and above all… have fun .
Because yes, performance and deliciousness can go hand in hand 💪🧁

👉 Find the video recipe on our Instagram account @squad_nutrition to follow each step by step.

👉 And for even more ideas, discover plenty of other protein recipes on our social media channels and on our Squad Nutrition blog.

Try it, share it… and above all, savor it 💪

See you soon for another protein-packed recipe! 👋🏼