Paleo Protein Brownies
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Author: Mariel Lewis
Serves: 9 brownies
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
- ½ cup cashew meal
- ½ cup coconut flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cacao powder
- 8 tablespoons Alter Whey Protein Isolate (this is an unsweetened protein powder)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted
- ½ cup sweet potatoes, cooked, peeled and mashed
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup unsweetened coconut milk (from carton)
- ¼ Enjoy Life semi sweet chocolate mini chips
For the Chocolate Topping:
Instructions
For the Brownies:
- Prep ingredients ahead of time.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line baking dish with parchment paper, spray a little coconut spray, and set aside.
- Place all ingredients (except chocolate chips) in food processor and process until smooth. Transfer batter to mixing bowl and incorporate chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 35 minutes.
- Allow it to cool completely, and slice into 9 squares
For the Chocolate Topping:
- Melt chocolate chips and drizzle on top of brownies. Serve immediately.
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 Amazing Paleo - Healthy Paleo Diet Recipes at https://www.amazingpaleo.com/2016/01/29/paleo-protein-brownies/