Superfood Dark Chocolate Protein Brownies

10 INGREDIENTS • 7 STEPS • 35MINS

Superfood Dark Chocolate Protein Brownies

Recipe

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2 ratings
These Superfood Dark Chocolate Protein Brownies are seriously rich and gooey + loaded with 6 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber and 0 added sugar!
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These Superfood Dark Chocolate Protein Brownies are seriously rich and gooey + loaded with 6 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber and 0 added sugar!
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Lemons and Basil
Hi, I'm Karlee. With my love for cooking I hope to inspire you in your cooking adventures the way so many other food blogs have inspired me!
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35MINS

Total Time

$0.92

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
12
us / metric
Pitted Dates
145 g
Pitted Dates, firmly packed
Natural Peanut Butter
160 g
Natural Peanut Butter
Fresh Baby Spinach
60 g
Fresh Baby Spinach, loosely packed
Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
120 mL
Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
Pea Protein Powder
2 scoops
Pea Protein Powder
I used Naked Nutrition Pea Protein
Peanut Butter Protein Powder
200 g
Peanut Butter Protein Powder
I used chocolate flavor
Honey
115 g
Cacao Powder
50 g
Cacao Powder
Almond Flour
40 g
Almond Flour
Non-Stick Baking Spray
as needed
Non-Stick Baking Spray
I used olive oil spray

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
262
Fat
10.1 g
Protein
21.7 g
Carbs
24.4 g
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Lemons and Basil
Hi, I'm Karlee. With my love for cooking I hope to inspire you in your cooking adventures the way so many other food blogs have inspired me!
http://lemonsandbasil.com/

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line an 8x8-inch glass baking dish with aluminum foil then spray foil with Non-Stick Baking Spray (as needed).
step 2
Add Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk (120 mL), Fresh Baby Spinach (60 g), Pea Protein Powder (2 scoops), Peanut Butter Protein Powder (200 g), and Honey (115 g) to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth with no traces of the spinach leaves - approximate 20-30 seconds.
step 2 Add Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk (120 mL), Fresh Baby Spinach (60 g), Pea Protein Powder (2 scoops), Peanut Butter Protein Powder (200 g), and Honey (115 g) to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth with no traces of the spinach leaves - approximate 20-30 seconds.
step 3
Add Pitted Dates (145 g) and Natural Peanut Butter (160 g) to food processor and process on high for 20 seconds. Stop and scrape sides, then blend another 10 seconds or so.
step 3 Add Pitted Dates (145 g) and Natural Peanut Butter (160 g) to food processor and process on high for 20 seconds. Stop and scrape sides, then blend another 10 seconds or so.
step 4
Add spinach/milk/pea protein mixture from blender to date and peanut butter mixture, then process 15-20 seconds.
step 4 Add spinach/milk/pea protein mixture from blender to date and peanut butter mixture, then process 15-20 seconds.
step 5
Finally, add Almond Flour (40 g) and Cacao Powder (50 g) and continue blending another 20-30, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Texture should be a thick, smooth consistency - see photos.
step 5 Finally, add Almond Flour (40 g) and Cacao Powder (50 g) and continue blending another 20-30, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Texture should be a thick, smooth consistency - see photos.
step 6
Add batter to greased dish and bake 18-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted around outer section comes out clean. I like to bake mine right at 18 minutes, leaving them a little underdone so they're really fudgy!
step 6 Add batter to greased dish and bake 18-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted around outer section comes out clean. I like to bake mine right at 18 minutes, leaving them a little underdone so they're really fudgy!
step 7
Allow to cool at least 15-20 minutes before cutting and FULLY cool before storing. Store at room temperature in air tight container for 2-3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. If stored in refrigerator, allow to come to room temperature before serving for optimal gooeyness. Enjoy!
step 7 Allow to cool at least 15-20 minutes before cutting and FULLY cool before storing. Store at room temperature in air tight container for 2-3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. If stored in refrigerator, allow to come to room temperature before serving for optimal gooeyness. Enjoy!
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