High Protein Brownies
Delicious and healthy brownies made with black beans and nut butter, packed with protein and fiber.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegan Option
Ingredients
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- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Blend the black beans until smooth in a blender or food processor.
- Add the peanut butter, honey, cocoa powder, vanilla, baking powder, and salt. Blend until well combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips if you are using them.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until set.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
For a richer flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon. Adjust the sweetness with more honey or maple syrup if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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