Healthy Arepa with Homemade Protein Nutella Filling

Craving something chocolatey, soft, and comforting without compromising your healthy eating goals? This warm and satisfying arepa is filled with a rich, protein-packed cocoa spread you can whip up in minutes. Perfect for breakfast, post-workout, or a snack that feels indulgent but nourishes your body.

🧵 What You’ll Need

Kitchen tool: Frying pan

Ingredients:

For the arepa:

• Egg whites: 7 fl oz / 200 ml

• Oat flour: 1 oz / 30 g

• Protein powder (neutral or vanilla): 0.7 oz / 20 g

• (Optional) A dash of vanilla or caramel essence

  
  

For the filling:

• Oat flour or finely ground oats: 0.5 oz / 15 g

• Cocoa powder (unsweetened): 1 tablespoon

• Protein powder (chocolate or vanilla): 1 tablespoon

• Vegan milk (almond, soy, etc.): 1.5 fl oz / 50 ml

  
  

✍️ Instructions

1. Prepare the arepa dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the egg whites, oat flour, protein powder, and a bit of vanilla or caramel essence if using. Mix until a soft dough forms.

2. Shape the arepas: Divide the dough into small portions, roll them into balls, then flatten each one into an arepa shape (like thick pancakes).

3. Cook the arepas: Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease with oil or butter. Cook each arepa until golden on both sides, just like you would with pancakes.

4. Make the chocolate filling: In a separate bowl, stir together the oat flour, cocoa powder, protein powder, and vegan milk. Mix until smooth and creamy.

5. Assemble and finish cooking: Carefully cut each arepa open or press a bit of the filling inside using more dough to close them. Return the filled arepas to the pan and cook for another 1-2 minutes per side, just enough to warm the center and finish the texture.

6. Let cool slightly and enjoy! Best served warm for a gooey, chocolatey treat.

   
   

📊 Tips

• Want it sweeter? Add a teaspoon of maple syrup or a sugar-free sweetener to the filling.

• These arepas can also be air-fried or baked for a crispier finish.

Healthy, chocolatey, satisfying — and completely guilt-free. Let us know if you try them!