Paleo Protein Brownies
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These Paleo Protein Brownies are equally delicious and equally good for you. A nice boost of protein and great nutrients to keep you energized and satiated.
Author: Mariel Lewis
Serves: 9 brownies
Ingredients
For the brownies:
- ½ cup cashew meal
- ½ cup coconut flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cacao powder
- ½ cup Alter Whey Protein Isolate (this is an unsweetened protein powder), or preferred protein powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ⅓ cup melted coconut oil
- ½ cup sweet potatoes, cooked, peeled and mashed
- 3 eggs
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup carton unsweetened coconut milk
- ¼ cup dark chocolate mini chips
For the chocolate topping:
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate mini chips
Instructions
- Make the brownies: preheat oven to 325 F. Line a 8”x8” baking dish with parchment paper and set aside. Add all ingredients (except chocolate chips) to a food processor and process until smooth. Transfer batter to a bowl and fold in chocolate chips. Pour batter into baking dish, spreading it evenly, and bake for 35 minutes. Let cool completely and slice into 9 squares.
- Make the chocolate topping: melt chocolate chips in a double broiler and drizzle on top of brownies.
- Serve right away or store in a tight lid container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
Tools You’ll Need:
- 8x8 baking dish
- Food processor
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Parchment paper
- 8x8 baking dish
- Food processor
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Parchment paper
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 brownie -- Calories: 260 Fat: 15 g. Carbohydrates: 22 g. Protein: 13 g.
Recipe by AmazingPaleo.com at https://www.amazingpaleo.com/paleo-protein-brownies/